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Nature of, and responses to key sexual and reproductive health challenges for adolescents in urban slums in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.

Yohannes Dibaba WadoMartin BanghaCaroline W KabiruGarumma T Feyissa
Published in: Reproductive health (2020)
Young people growing up in slums face tremendous challenges in relation to their SRHR needs resulting in poor outcomes such as early and unintended pregnancy, STIs, and sexual violence. The results of this review point to several potential target areas for programming, policy, and research aimed at improved adolescent SRHR in slums in SSA.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • young adults
  • public health
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • preterm birth
  • type diabetes
  • pregnant women
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • climate change
  • glycemic control