Unraveling access barriers and challenges of sexual and reproductive health services for individuals with psychosocial disabilities in Nigeria: insights from family, caregivers, and community stakeholders
Qualitative analysis reveals barriers in sexual and reproductive health access for psychosocial disabilities, highlighting community roles.
Key Points
Access to sexual and reproductive health services for individuals with psychosocial disabilities is significantly hindered by stigma and financial constraints.
Key barriers identified include limited mental health awareness and inadequate healthcare infrastructure, indicating systemic issues in service delivery.
The study utilized focus groups with caregivers and community stakeholders to explore diverse perspectives on these challenges and enablers.
Community engagement and culturally specific interventions are essential to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services for individuals with psychosocial disabilities.