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September 10, 2025Journal of community systems for health /Open Access

From policy to practice: Implementation of the Integrated School Health Policy and the provision of sexual and reproductive health services for adolescent girls in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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PNPhiwe Babalo NotaTCTamaryn L. CrankshawGGGavin George

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Overview

Qualitative analysis of barriers to sexual and reproductive health services for adolescent girls in KwaZulu-Natal, highlighting cultural norms and parental involvement.

Key Points

  • Barriers to providing sexual and reproductive health services include cultural norms and parental consent issues.
  • Early and unintended pregnancies among adolescent girls highlight the need for effective sexuality education.
  • Qualitative research involved focus group discussions and interviews with various stakeholders and community members.
  • Engaging parents and school governing bodies is essential for improving access to sexual and reproductive health services.

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Nota et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23b8fb210217d647858behttps://doi.org/10.36368/jcsh.v2i1.1197
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