Exploring factors constraining utilization of contraceptive services among adolescents in Southeast Nigeria: an application of the socio-ecological model

• Main Authors: Uchenna Ezenwaka (Author), Chinyere Mbachu (Author), Nkoli Ezumah (Author), Irene Eze (Author), Chibuike Agu (Author), Ifunanya Agu (Author), Obinna Onwujekwe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background High rate of teenage pregnancy in Nigeria is potentially an indication of poor access to and utilization of contraceptives among this age group. This paper presents findings from in-depth exploration of perceived barriers to utilization of contraceptive services by adolescents. M...