Publications by authors named "Thabile J Ketye"
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the challenges and perspectives of school health practitioners regarding contraceptive services for adolescents, emphasizing the need for better access to contraception to reduce early pregnancy rates.
- Through interviews with 49 practitioners, barriers such as lack of accurate information, socio-cultural norms, and misconceptions about contraception were identified, along with suggestions for improved parental involvement and school nursing services.
- The findings aim to inform policymakers and educators about the necessity of implementing specific health policies to enhance contraceptive access and support for school-going adolescents.
Provider perspectives on adolescent access to contraception in South Africa.
Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med
July 2024
Background: Poor access to contraception influences adolescent health outcomes and may lead to sexual and reproductive health challenges. Unmet sexual and reproductive health should contribute to unplanned adolescent pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and other conditions. Therefore, it is crucial to enable adolescents to access appropriate contraceptive methods easily.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHow do South African policies address provision of contraception among adolescents?
Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med
July 2024
Background: The South African government has pioneered several policy documents that emphasise the importance of sexual and reproductive health (SRH).
Aim: We examined how national policies address access and provision of contraception to adolescents in South Africa.
Setting: South African national policies.