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August 25, 2025Open Access

Adolescents Youth-Friendly Health Services (AYFHS): Qualitative Study of the Perspective of Adolescents in Ghana

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ENEdmond Banafo NarteyANAbraham Norman NorteySBSeye Babatunde

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals barriers and drivers affecting adolescents' access to youth friendly health services in Ghana.

Key Points

  • Utilization of youth friendly health services remains low, leading to increased teenage pregnancies and unmet family planning needs.
  • Based on 33 focus group discussions, key barriers include parental restrictions, stigma, costs, and negative attitudes of health professionals.
  • Thematic analysis of transcribed interviews identified the need for improved counselling, 24-hour services, and effective communication.
  • Enhancing youth involvement in health services could improve accessibility and acceptance of family planning in Ghana.

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Nartey et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af7c827567bf4f94ff3873https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-6600183/v1
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