An Exploratory Study of Current Sources of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Information in Kenya and Their Limitations: Are Mobile Phone Technologies the Answer?

被引：14

作者：

Macharia, Paul ^{[1
,2
,3
]}

Perez-Navarro, Antoni ^{[1
,4
]}

Inwani, Irene ^{[5
]}

Nduati, Ruth ^{[6
]}

Carrion, Carme ^{[3
,7
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Oberta Catalunya, Fac Comp Sci Multimedia & Telecommun, Barcelona, Spain

[2] Consulting Hlth Informat, POB 3966-00100, Nairobi 00202, Kenya

[3] Univ Oberta Catalunya, Sch Hlth Sci, eHlth Lab Res Grp, Catalonia, Spain

[4] Univ Oberta Catalunya, Internet Interdisciplinary Inst, Castelldefels, Spain

[5] Kenyatta Natl Hosp, Nairobi, Kenya

[6] Univ Nairobi, Univ Way, Nairobi, Kenya

[7] Univ Oberta Catalunya, eHlth Ctr, Catalonia, Spain

来源：

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEXUAL HEALTH | 2021年 / 33卷 / 03期

关键词：

Adolescents; reproductive health; mobile phones; PARENT COMMUNICATION; SERVICES; ABSTINENCE; SECONDARY; YOUTH; GIRLS; CARE; PERCEPTIONS; EXPERIENCES; POPULATION;

D O I：

10.1080/19317611.2021.1918311

中图分类号：

B849 [应用心理学];

学科分类号：

040203 ;

摘要：

Purpose The prevalence of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among adolescents in low and middle-income countries leads us to believe that sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information needs are still unmet. This paper investigates current sources and their limitations and then explores the role technology could play. Methods: In an exploratory qualitative study themes identified; (1) preferred sources of SRH information; (2) their limitations; (3) the role of technology in meeting their needs. Results: Mobile phone-based apps could improve awareness and provide information in a confidential way. Conclusions: Adolescents have an unmet need that vary by age and gender. Mobile phones could offer accessible, user-friendly platform.

引用

页码：357 / 370

页数：14

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