Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among South African Young People Living with and without HIV during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Giovenco, Danielle; Pettifor, Audrey E.; Itzikowitz, Gina; Chung, Stephanie; Qayiya, Yamkela; K; ȧgesten, Anna E.; Ekstr; öm, Anna Mia; & Bekker, Linda-Gail (2023). Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among South African Young People Living with and without HIV during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Contraception, 126, 110119.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To examine sexual and reproductive health (SRH) service access among South African young people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
STUDY DESIGN: We utilized cross-sectional data collected from February to October 2021 in Cape Town among young people 13-24 years of age living with and without HIV.
RESULTS: Two hundred and fifteen young people living with HIV (YPLWH) and 320 young people living without HIV were included. Young people reported an unmet need for SRH services during COVID-19, and 28% of YPLWH reported missing an HIV care appointment during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
CONCLUSIONS: Expanding access to SRH services for young people during disruptive events is critical to reduce disparities in HIV and other SRH outcomes.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2023.110119

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2023

Journal Title

Contraception

Author(s)

Giovenco, Danielle
Pettifor, Audrey E.
Itzikowitz, Gina
Chung, Stephanie
Qayiya, Yamkela
K
ȧgesten, Anna E.
Ekstr
öm, Anna Mia
Bekker, Linda-Gail

Article Type

Regular

Continent/Country

South Africa

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