Publications by authors named "Deo-Gracias Vanessa Dossi Sekpon"
Article Synopsis
- Adolescent girls and young women in Benin face strong social norms that impact their sexual and reproductive health, particularly in regard to abortion decisions.
- The study reveals a conflicting environment where they deal with stigma against early pregnancies and abortion, often leading to unsafe procedures.
- Parental involvement can improve access to safer abortion care, but healthcare professionals' social norms hinder aftercare and contraception access, highlighting the need for awareness and intervention to support women's rights.