Substantial numbers of adolescents experience the negative health consequences of early,
unprotected sexual activity-unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortions, pregnancy-related …

This article sets out the progress that has been made in reducing levels of adolescent
childbearing and in meeting adolescent contraceptive needs, over the last 25 years, and …

Global commitments to and support for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) have
increased over the past 10 years. Adolescent access to contraception has emerged as a …

Objective (s) Many adolescents in developing countries have an unmet need for
contraception, which can contribute to poor reproductive health outcomes. Recent literature …

Background Increasingly, the health and rights of adolescents are being recognized and
prioritized on the global agenda. This presents us with a “never-before” opportunity to …

Background There is still a large gap in relation to effectively meet the contraceptive needs
and family planning goals of adolescents. Our aim was to describe how having a partner …

Background In sub-Saharan Africa, about 80% of young women either use a traditional
method or do not use any form of contraception at all. The objectives of this review were to …

METHODS: Demographic and Health Survey data from more than 40 countries were used to
examine the proportions of 15-1 9-year-old women who are currently married or are …

Background Adolescents face significant barriers to contraception access and utilization that
result in adverse health effects of early pregnancy and childbirth. Unsafe abortions continue …

Objective There is a decline in contraceptive use among sexually active unmarried young
women in Ghana. This study assessed the prevalence of contraceptive knowledge and use …