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Exploring factors constraining utilization of contraceptive services among adolescents in Southeast Nigeria

An application of the socio-ecological model

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ID15364212
AuthorsUchenna Ezenwaka (0000-0002-6792-2814, University of Nigeria, corresponding author), Chinyere Mbachu (0000-0003-3936-6184, University of Nigeria), Nkoli Ezumah (University of Nigeria), Irene Ifeyinwa Eze (0000-0003-4496-7259, University of Nigeria), Irene Eze, Chibuike Agu (0000-0002-9248-7877, University of Nigeria), Ifunanya Clara Agu (0000-0001-9048-064X, University of Nigeria), Ifunanya Agu, Obinna Onwujekwe (0000-0002-1214-4285, University of Nigeria)
Year2020
Volume20
Issue1
Pages1162-1162
Publication date2020-07-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-020-09276-2
PMID32711497
OpenAlexW3045236787
LanguageEN
Citations received19
References cited26

Utilization of contraception is constrained by an interplay of factors acting at various levels. Addressing these barriers could contribute to improved access to contraceptive services for adolescents, as well as reduction in unwanted teenage pregnancy

Biostatistics · Business · Confidentiality · Environmental health · Family medicine · Family planning · Focus group · Human sexuality · Political science · Population · Public health · Qualitative research · Reproductive health · Service (business · Service provider · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Gender Studies · Global Maternal and Child Health · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Nursing

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Unique citing works19
Citations per year4,75
Citation span2022 - 2026 (5)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 19
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