A critical review of adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights in Kenya

Women’s health and rights in the twenty-first century

“…The key components of adolescent sexual and reproductive health include puberty and its inherent physical and hormonal occurrences, age-sensitive sexual and reproductive health education and information and the upholding of adolescent reproductive rights and autonomy. To do this, it is crucial to identify and encourage support systems in families and across different community settings and to identify the impact of novel technologies on adolescent health and well-being 42,58,59 .…”

Implementation of a Multisectoral Approach to Address Adolescent Pregnancy: A Case Study of Subnational Advocacy Informing National Scale-Up in Kenya

“…In Kenya, conversations regarding ASRH and rights are often controversial and contentious, as is the case in other African countries. 27 For example, access to contraception among adolescents without parental consent often attracts conflicting views. [27][28][29] For the multisectoral action in Kenya, using adolescent pregnancy as an entry point to address ASRH promoted buy-in of a wider stakeholder group.…”

“…27 For example, access to contraception among adolescents without parental consent often attracts conflicting views. [27][28][29] For the multisectoral action in Kenya, using adolescent pregnancy as an entry point to address ASRH promoted buy-in of a wider stakeholder group. Focusing on adolescent pregnancy allows groups with differing views on contraceptive use by adolescents to work together.…”

Contributions of Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge to Adolescent Pregnancies among Students in Kitui Township, Kitui County

“…ISSN 1948-5468 2023 and socio-economic implications for the life opportunities of young mothers and their children. According to UNFPA, 2013; The Kenyan government has made efforts to reduce the rates of adolescent pregnancies for example through the formulation of the National Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy (Manguro & Temmerman, 2022). The core mandate of the policy is to improve the life quality of Kenya's youths and adolescents by merging the development and health concerns of the youth in the national development process.…”