Sexual self -determination in Africa: Study reveals gaps in supply

Von NAG Redaktion

Eine aktuelle Studie des Berlin-Instituts beleuchtet die Herausforderungen bei der sexuellen und reproduktiven Selbstbestimmung von Jugendlichen in Afrika. Die größte Jugendgeneration der Welt leidet unter mangelnder Aufklärung und unzureichender Gesundheitsversorgung. Eine jugendfreundlichere Gestaltung von Gesundheitseinrichtungen sowie eine effektive Armutsbekämpfung sind entscheidend, um die Situation zu verbessern. Erfahren Sie mehr darüber in diesem Artikel.
A current study by the Berlin Institute illuminates the challenges in the sexual and reproductive self-determination of young people in Africa. The largest generation of youth in the world suffers from a lack of education and inadequate health care. A more youth -friendly design of health facilities and effective poverty control are crucial to improve the situation. Find out more about this in this article. (Symbolbild/MB)

on World Youth Day: New study highlights barriers for the self -determination of young people in Africa

The largest generation of youth in Africa grows. Three out of five people on the continent are younger than 25 years. A current study by the Berlin Institute has now illuminated key areas for the sexual and reproductive self-determination of young people in Africa and identified the greatest supply gaps.

The study shows that young people in many countries in Africa do not receive a comprehensive sex education. This means that you cannot make any informed decisions regarding your sexuality and desire to have children. In addition, health care in many regions has large gaps. "Health institutions have to focus more on the needs of young people," emphasizes study author Colette Rose. "In order to make health care youth -friendly, young people should be actively involved in the design and implementation. This applies, for example, the opening times and privacy during treatment."

Especially young people with disabilities as well as HIV-infected young people and LSBTIQ*youth often experience discrimination if they want to be treated in health centers. They often have to wait hours because "more urgent" cases have priority. An examination in the treatment room can then be accompanied by humiliating comments and unpleasant questions. "Respectless treatments in health institutions can lead to young people not come back, even if they have health problems. This can lead to sexually transmitted diseases left untreated," explains co -author Kristin Neufeld.

Poverty is also an additional barrier. "Young people must first be able to secure their livelihood before they can make their lives independently," emphasizes Kristin Neufeld. For many, condoms or the costs for transport to the next clinic are simply too expensive. In addition, many families cannot afford the purchase of menstrual products for their daughters.