Contraceptive Service Provision to Young People in Uganda
Author Information
Author(s): Nalwadda Gorrette, Mirembe Florence, Tumwesigye Nazarius M, Byamugisha Josaphat, Faxelid Elisabeth
Primary Institution: Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Hypothesis
What factors influence contraceptive use and service provision to young people aged 15-24 in Uganda?
Conclusion
Provider, client, and health system factors restricted contraceptive provision and use for young people.
Supporting Evidence
- Providers identified multiple factors influencing contraceptive use among young people.
- Most providers were not competent enough to provide long-acting contraceptive methods.
- Providers had negative attitudes towards providing contraceptives to young people.
Takeaway
Providers in Uganda face many challenges when helping young people get contraceptives, which makes it hard for them to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
Methodology
Semi-structured questionnaires were used for face-to-face interviews with 102 providers at various health facilities.
Potential Biases
Providers had misconceptions about contraceptives and imposed non-evidence-based age restrictions.
Limitations
The study relied on provider perceptions and did not observe provider-client interactions.
Participant Demographics
Providers included nurses, midwives, and nursing assistants, with a majority being female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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