Publications by authors named "Fidele Niyitegeka"
Contracept Reprod Med
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Adolescent pregnancy is a major public health issue worldwide, especially in developing countries like Rwanda, where contraceptive use among teens is often low despite its potential to prevent unintended pregnancies.
- This study aimed to explore adolescents' knowledge, attitudes, and strategies regarding contraceptive use using a mixed-method approach that included surveys and in-depth interviews with 394 participants in Gitega Sector.
- Results showed that both adolescents (75.5%) and parents (59.1%) had low knowledge about contraceptives, but a majority (56.7%) had a positive attitude towards their use, with knowledge associated with factors like education.
