Sexual and reproductive health and rights in the era of COVID-19
A qualitative study of the experiences of vulnerable urban youth in Ethiopia
Abstract
Youth who have migrated from rural to urban areas in Ethiopia are often precariously employed, lack access to sexual and reproductive health services, and are at heightened risk of sexual violence. However, little is known about the sexual and reproductive health consequences of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and associated lockdowns and service disruptions for urban-dwelling socially disadvantaged youth.
This paper draws on qualitative virtual research with 154 urban youths aged 15-24 years who were past and present beneficiaries of United Nations Population Fund-funded programs, and 19 key informants from the city bureaus and non-governmental organisations in June 2020. Semi structured interviews by phone explored the impact of COVID-19 on young people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights.
This is an output of the Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE) programme
Citation
Jones, N., Pincock, K., Yadete, W., Negussie, M., Mitiku, E., AmdeSelassie, T. (2022) Sexual and reproductive health and rights in the era of COVID-19: a qualitative study of the experiences of vulnerable urban youth in Ethiopia. Sex Health. 2022 Aug 23. (doi: 10.1071/SH22028)