Contraceptive and abortion practices of young Ghanaian women aged 15 –24: evidence from a nationally representative survey
ConclusionsYoung people ’s intermittent sexual activity, desire for methods that do not harm their health, access barriers and provider bias, likely contribute to their greater use of coital-dependent methods. Providers should be equipped to provide confidential, non-discriminatory counseling addressing concerns about in fertility, side effects and alternative methods. Use of social networks can be leveraged to educate around issues like safe abortion and correct use of N-tablet.
Source: The Guttmacher Institute - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Guttmacher Source Type: news
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