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An Exploratory Study of Current Sources of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Information in Kenya and Their Limitations: Are Mobile Phone Technologies the Answer?
- Source :
- International Journal of Sexual Health; Jul-Sep2021, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p357-370, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The prevalence of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among adolescents in low and middle-income countries leads us to believe that sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information needs are still unmet. This paper investigates current sources and their limitations and then explores the role technology could play. Methods: In an exploratory qualitative study themes identified; (1) preferred sources of SRH information; (2) their limitations; (3) the role of technology in meeting their needs. Results: Mobile phone-based apps could improve awareness and provide information in a confidential way. Conclusions: Adolescents have an unmet need that vary by age and gender. Mobile phones could offer accessible, user-friendly platform. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- RESEARCH
PRIVACY
MEDICINE information services
MOBILE apps
ADOLESCENT health
HEALTH information services
HEALTH literacy
QUALITATIVE research
INFORMATION resources
ACCESS to information
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
MEDICAL ethics
THEMATIC analysis
INFORMATION needs
INFORMATION-seeking behavior
SEXUAL health
REPRODUCTIVE health
INFORMATION technology
ADOLESCENCE
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19317611
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Sexual Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 152168012
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/19317611.2021.1918311