Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Comprehensive Sexual Healthcare Services for Teenage Mothers in Kenyan Urban Slums: An Implementation Study

Oscar Wambugu, Pwani University Nina Muthama, Department of Pediatrics, Kenyatta University George Njuguna, Kenyatta University Miriam Oleche, Kenyatta University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18919449
Published: December 7, 2011

Abstract

Teenage pregnancies in Kenyan urban slums are a significant public health concern with high rates of unintended and unsafe pregnancies. Comprehensive sexual healthcare services are essential for teenage mothers to address reproductive, mental, and social needs effectively. A mixed-methods approach was employed including surveys, focus group discussions, and interviews with stakeholders. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis for qualitative data and descriptive statistics for quantitative data. The implementation of comprehensive sexual healthcare services led to a significant increase in contraceptive use among teenage mothers from 20% pre-intervention to 65% post-intervention (95% CI: 48-79%). Comprehensive sexual healthcare services significantly improved the reproductive health outcomes for teenage mothers, with notable increases in contraceptive uptake. Scaling up these comprehensive sexual healthcare services is recommended to address ongoing challenges and enhance community well-being. Teenage pregnancy, urban slums, comprehensive sexual healthcare, contraception, mental health support Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Oscar Wambugu, Nina Muthama, George Njuguna, Miriam Oleche (2011). Comprehensive Sexual Healthcare Services for Teenage Mothers in Kenyan Urban Slums: An Implementation Study. African Stem Cell Research (Medical), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18919449

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African GeographyTeenage PregnancyUrban SlumsHealth ServicesImplementation StudiesSexual Health EducationCommunity Engagement

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