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Youth implication in Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS services: Dual Protection in Youth

Youth implication in Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS services: Dual Protection in Youth. Dr Anicet NZABONIMPA FP/HIV Integration, MCH-MoH. Promotion of dual protection in youth.

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Youth implication in Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS services: Dual Protection in Youth

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  1. Youth implication in Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS services:Dual Protection in Youth Dr Anicet NZABONIMPA FP/HIV Integration, MCH-MoH

  2. Promotion of dual protection in youth =Strategy to prevent both HIV/STI transmission and unintended pregnancy through use of condoms PLUS another method of birth control. =Challenges: • Low use of contraceptive methods in adolescents • Limited access to RH services • No government policy on RH for Youth • Insufficient communication between parents and youth about RH

  3. Family Planning uptake among youth in Rwanda Source: Rwanda Interim DHS 2007-2008

  4. Solutions • Campaign against cross-generational sex (Sugar-Mammy, Sugar-daddy) • Condom distribution through universities • Education on RH via Youth Friendly Centers and clubs: • Sport • Games • Voluntary counseling and testing for HIV • Youth sensitize other youth through films and theater

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