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“I will find the best method that will work for me”: navigating contraceptive journeys amongst South African adolescent girls and young women

202410 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Pretoria

Abstract

Our findings show that contraception experiences of each individual are cumulative, and comprise a continuum of method initiation, use, discontinuation, method switching and on-going circular decision-making influenced by multiple social, structural, contextual and interpersonal factors, combined with shifting preferences, values and needs. To maximise the use of contraceptives amongst South African AGYW, it is necessary to provide responsive contraception service provision to reflect the changing contexts and preferences of users, in order to ensure that pregnancy prevention needs are catered for throughout their reproductive life course.

Research topics

  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Reproductive Health and Contraception

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DOI: 10.1186/s40834-024-00298-4

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