Perspectives on adolescent girls' health-seeking behaviour in relation to sexual and reproductive health in Nepal
Mattebo, M.; Bogren, M.; Brunner, N.; Dolk, A.; Pedersen, C.; Erlandsson, K.
Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Official Journal of the Swedish Association of Midwives 20: 7-12
2019
ISSN/ISBN: 1877-5764 PMID: 31084822 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2019.01.006Document Number: 283200
To explore health care providers' perspectives on adolescent girls' health-seeking behaviour in Nepal in relation to their sexual and reproductive health and rights. Twenty health-care providers were included in this interview study. Ethical approval was obtained from the Nepal Health Research Council. The main category 'Barriers affect adolescent girls' health-seeking behaviour in relation to their sexual and reproductive health' was divided into five categories: a conservative society with social stigma; lack of information, education and knowledge; lack of facilities and respectful care; insufficient confidentiality and privacy; and unmet needs of adolescent-friendly facilities. Lack of knowledge among adolescent girls and unmet needs of adolescent-friendly facilities affect their access to sexual and reproductive health care in Nepal. Lack of knowledge could be seen as a barrier, and as a reason why adolescent girls do not seek sexual and reproductive health care.