Faweya O
Nigeria
Research Article
Analysis of Health Facility Based Barriers And Facilitators To Use Of Sexual And Reproductive Health Care Services Among Most At Risk Populations (MARPS): Evidence From A Mystery Client Survey In Nigeria
Author(s): Ezire O, Okekearu I, Adeniyi F and Faweya OEzire O, Okekearu I, Adeniyi F and Faweya O
Background: Access to sexual and reproductive health care services for most at risk population (MARPs) is a very important step in stemming the spread of HIV; as HCT and early diagnosis and treatment of STIs can contribute to reduction of the spread of HIV. Within Nigeria and most Sub Saharan African countries, MARPs are highly stigmatized both in the general society and in health care centres. It is important health care facility based facilitators and barriers to MARPs’ access to use of sexual and reproductive health care services by MARPs are identified to guide project design and implementation as well as policy formulation.
Methods: Mystery client survey was conducted in thirty three (33) healthcare facilities in Nigeria. For the purpose of the survey, the mystery clients (MA.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-891X.1000171