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Sexual and reproductive health needs of young people: Matching needs with systems
Author(s) -
Braeken Doortje,
Rondinelli Ilka
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/j.ijgo.2012.03.019
Subject(s) - sexual and reproductive health and rights , reproductive health , human sexuality , medicine , service delivery framework , service (business) , promotion (chess) , public relations , diversity (politics) , reproductive rights , nursing , environmental health , gender studies , political science , sociology , business , politics , population , marketing , law
Access to services is a central concern surrounding the promotion of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of young people. A more holistic (so‐called “positive”) approach toward SRHR is needed, as is provision of services that tackle sexual and gender‐based violence, sexual diversity, discrimination, relationship issues, and fears and concerns about sex and sexuality. Despite efforts to provide youth‐friendly services, the uptake of services by young people is very low. What must be taken into account are young people's pathways to seeking services; and the specific barriers they face before getting to the services, while receiving services, and after leaving the service delivery sites. Attention to the perceptions and needs of young people is essential, along with development of policies, services, and programs that address those needs, particularly the youth‐friendly approach to service delivery.