BackgroundThe Campus Health Service at Stellenbosch University has a sub-division, a sexual health clinic, which provides sexual health services. The clients of the sexual health clinic consist of staff members and students.AimThis article reports on the perceptions of clients that relate to awareness and the geographical location of the clinic.SettingThe Campus Health Service at Stellenbosch University’s main campus.MethodA descriptive qualitative approach was applied utilising in-depth interviews. A sample of n = 15 was drawn through purposive sampling and data saturation was achieved with the sample.ResultsThe following themes emerged from the data: location of the clinic, awareness of sexual health services and marketing and advertising.ConclusionThe findings of the study revealed that accessibility of the clinic is influenced by the geographical location of the clinic and that marketing and awareness of services require attention.
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