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A comparative human rights analysis of laws and policies for adolescent contraception in Uganda and Kenya.

S Katrina PerehudoffDenis KibiraElke WuytsCarles PericasJoyce OmwohaHendrika A van den HamAukje K Mantel-TeeuwisseKristien Michielsen
Published in: Reproductive health (2022)
The current policy landscapes for adolescent contraception in Uganda and Kenya include important references to human rights and evidence-based practice (in WHO's recommendations); however, there is still room for improvement. Aligning national laws and policies with WHO's recommendations on contraceptive information and services for adolescents may support interventions to improve health outcomes, provided these frameworks are effectively implemented.
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