National adolescent health policy for uganda unesco hiv and. The policy intends to bring adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights issues into the countrys mainstream health and development agenda. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the sexual and reproductive health of ado lescents in uganda. The work of the sexual and reproductive health srh programme in the who african is to strengthen the capacity of member states in the region for accelerated action to implement the reproductive and womens health strategies by supporting countries to develop guidelines, approaches and tools to ensure universal coverage of interventions through. Oxytocin, an injection used to prevent and treat postpartum hemorrhage, is distributed throughout the. Reproductive health of young adults in uganda a report based on the 20002001 uganda demographic and health survey orc macro calverton, maryland, usa july 2002 dfid department for international development. Because most pregnancies that end in abortion are unwanted, nearly all ill health and mortality resulting from unsafe abortion is preventable. Pdf understanding sexual and reproductive health needs of. Pdf adolescents are frequently reluctant to seek sexual and reproductive health services srh.
These systems are made of organs and hormoneproducing glands, including the pituitary gland in the brain. People have the right to make their own choices and decisions, based on sound information. The findings show responses from adults, youth and community leaders on several community social cultural aspects, knowledge, attitude and practices that negatively affect adolescent sexual reproductive health services and rights. This article presents the challenges faced by pwpds in accessing sexual and reproductive health srh services in kampala, uganda. In uganda, adolescent health and development is constrained by translation. Company is working in doctors and clinics, std and hiv testing clinic business activities.
Reproductive maternal, newborn, child and adolescent. Sexual and reproductive health ministry of health knowledge. The ministry of health, department of sexual reproductive health. In uganda, adolescent health and development is constrained by translation of the relevant policies to practice. Introduction to reproductive health and environment. Reproductive health is published continuously onlineonly. Reproductive health s most popular articles of 2018. The health digest 3 media reporting on sexual reproductive health rights rated fair in mid january 2016, the focus of our monthly science cafe was sexual reproductive health rights srhr for adolescents and youth. This paper draws on emerging literature around the globe on sexual and reproductive health needs and rights for young people with perinatally acquired hiv, to assess the implications this phenomenon might have for hiv programming in uganda. Uganda has adolescent health policy guidelines and service standards, the national minimum healthcare package which includes sexual reproductive health srh and rights for adolescent, and the health sector strategic and investment plan hssip, moh 2010.
The term sexual and reproductive health has been used in preference to simply. Promoting sexual reproductive health for women and youth with. Abortion in uganda is illegal unless performed by a licensed medical doctor in a situation where the womans life is deemed to be at risk with women lacking access to safe and legal abortions, many of them turn to unsafe abortion practices, such as selfinduced abortions. The people of uganda face urgent sexual and reproductive health srh issues, with high prevalence of hiv and aids and unmet needs for contraception. Making carefully considered, informed choices at the policy and programme. Many women in uganda lack access to basic sexual and reproductive health services and information, safe labour and delivery services, emergency obstetric care yet in danger of labour complications and unsafe abortion with an mmr of 435100,000lb inadequate essential drugs and contraceptive supplies. Counselor at reproductive health uganda jobweb uganda. Reproductive health of young adults in uganda a report based on the 20002001 uganda demographic and health survey orc macro calverton, maryland, usa july 2002 dfid department for. Adolescents are frequently reluctant to seek sexual and reproductive health services srh. Nationally, we conduct decentralized evidencebased planning and monitoring. The 20002001 uganda demographic and health survey udhs was conducted by the uganda bureau of statistics ubos.
Uganda sexual and reproductive health guidelines, documents. Reproductive health indicators and outcomes among refugee. This research in brief summarizes key research findings on ugandan adoles cents sexual and reproductive health behaviors and needs, with. Sexual and reproductive health who regional office for africa. Availability of the four tracer supplies varies across uganda s health system. The importance of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Republic of uganda for a uganda reproductive, maternal and child health services improvement project public disclosure authorized july 14, 2016 health, nutrition and population global practice africa region this document has a restricted distribution and may be used by recipients only in the performance of their official duties. Recent studies done in central uganda have shown that there is need for a critical assessment of adolescent friendly services afs to gain insights on current practice and inform. For the first time, we had another sponsor for this cafe, the uganda network of aids service organisations unaso. Uganda youth alliance for family planning and adolescent health uyafpah. However, religious and cultural norms as well as insufficient investment in sexual and reproductive health impact access to. Reproductive health refers to the condition of male and female reproductive systems during all life stages. The importance of sexual and reproductive health and rights to prevent hiv in adolescent girls and young women in eastern and southern africa 3 benefits to agyw of staying in school, and described his collaboration with the ministry of education, arts and culture to strengthen school access and retention for girls in namibia.
Reproductive health uganda rhu kampala, uganda contact. Priority interventions to achieve the millennium development goal 2007 obstetrics, gynecology, sexual and reproductive health. Standards for reproductive health services 2001 obstetrics, gynecology, sexual and reproductive health. This report summarizes evidence on the context and consequences of unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortion in uganda. The authors thank denis bataringaya, maxima tibwita and peter a. This definition is taken and modified from the who definition of health. I one of these is a health centre in iganga district in eastern uganda, nakalama health centre iii.
In addition, reproductive health has multidimensional aspects and hence collaboration with other sectors, is vital. Unintended pregnancy and abortion in uganda guttmacher. Health sciences, makerere university, kampala, uganda 2department of women s and childrens health, division of obstetrics and gynaecology, karolinska institutet, and karolinska university hospital, stockholm, sweden full list of author information is available at the end of the article bakesiima et al. Between 2014 and 2017, unfpasupported integrated sexual and reproductive health services, including skilled birth attendance, reached more than 58 million people. Suboptimal sexual and reproductive health not only increases morbidity, mortality, and gender inequity, it also slows development 14, 24. Promoting the reproductive rights agenda 21 reproductive rights are human rights 21 examples of key practical elements of reproductive rights 22 understanding sexual and reproductive health 24 international commitments a historical overview 24 2. Challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health. Reproductive health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters related to the reproductive system and to its functions and process. Sexual and reproductive health policy aims to enhance srh status of adolescents in kenya and contribute towards realization of their full potential in national development. A synthesis of research evidence was written by stella neema, nakanyike musisi and richard kibombo, makerere institute of social research misr, makerere university, uganda.
Sexual and reproductive health revision version 0101 page 4 describing or comparing her situation with that of an older woman, as neither young girl or young woman effectively describe the age range in question. Increasing youthfriendly sexual and reproductive health. Sexual and reproductive health rights for youth and. Barriers to sexual reproductive health services and rights. As of 2015, the probability of a child dying before reaching age five was 5. Reproductive health uganda is affiliated to the international planned parenthood federation ippf. Sexual and reproductive health and rights srhr in uganda. All publications ministry of health knowledge management.
The sexual and reproductive health of younger adolescents. Sexual, reproductive health needs and rights of young people. The time when these issues start to affect young lives is at adolescence when young people are beginning to learn about their own sexuality and are having to make decisions about their sexual behaviour which may have lifelong. The reproductive health also raises issues of human rights, equity, and discrimination which must be addressed through participatory and inclusive processes that involve communities, families and individuals. Apr 22, 2015 uganda has adolescent health policy guidelines and service standards, the national minimum healthcare package which includes sexual reproductive health srh and rights for adolescent, and the health sector strategic and investment plan hssip, moh 2010. Reproductive health uganda rhu is a member association of the international planned parenthood federation ippf, and its core mandate is to champion, provide and enable universal access to rights based sexual and reproductive health and rights srhr information and services to vulnerable and underserved communities and to young people. This report presents kenyas reproductive maternal neonatal hild and adolescent health rmncah investment framework for kenya to realize the vision 2030, the constitution of 2010 and the health sector strategic and investment plan 201418 and sustainable development goals sdgs.
Maternal deaths are decreasing rapidly in developing countries, particularly in the leastdeveloped ones. Unintended pregnancy is common in uganda, leading to high levels of unplanned births, unsafe abortions, and maternal injury and death. Health in uganda refers to the health of the population of uganda. This article reports on findings from nationallyrepresentative surveys of 1219yearolds in burkina faso, ghana, malawi and uganda conducted in 2004, on adolescents use of sexual and reproductive health services, the barriers they face in accessing such services, and their opinions and preferences regarding different sources of care.
Our work touches lives around the world every day often in invisible ways. Taking stock in kenya, results from the collaborative efforts of the adolescent sexual and reproductive health technical working group, the division of reproductive health drh, implementing partners, and development partners, with technical assistance from fhi 360progress. Rhu is a volunteer owned and led organisation that started. Reproductive health in uganda uganda has a very young and rapidly growing population, and with its proportion of children, people of reproductive age, and hivaids prevalence, the countrys health needs are immense. This report summarizes evidence on the context and consequences of unintended pregnancy and unsafe.
Apr, 2020 view details download weekly epidemiological bulletin week 9, 24th feb 1st mar 2020. Reproductive health uganda rhu is located in kampala, uganda. National adolescent sexual and reproductive health policy. Recent studies done in the same district contend that there is a need to take a critical. Project officer at reproductive health uganda jobweb uganda. Promoting sexual reproductive health for women and youth. Understanding sexual and reproductive health needs of. Lecture notes on reproductive health carter center. Acknowledgements adolescent sexual and reproductive health toolkit for humanitarian settings has been a joint effort by save the children and unfpa, led by brad kerner save the children, cecile mazzacurati unfpa and jennifer kim unfpa. To provide policy makers and other key actors in the social and development fields, reference guidelines for addressing adolescent health concerns. As of 20, life expectancy at birth in uganda was 58 years, which was lower than in any other country in the east african community except burundi. Reproductive health 5policies 2017 services on the basis of at least one of these grounds, followed by asia 25 per cent and europe 19 per cent. Reproductive health uganda rhu is a non governmental organization that is promoting. To create an enabling legal and socialcultural environment that promotes provision of better health and information services for young people.
Health lays the foundation for vibrant and productive communities, stronger economies, safer nations and a better world. The world health organization who is building a better future for people everywhere. Sexual and reproductive health who regional office for. We champion,provide and enable universal access to rights based srhr information and services to vulnerable and. These stis have a profound impact on the health of adults.
Sexual, reproductive health needs, and rights of young people. Reproductive health of young adults in uganda the dhs program. To address young peoples needs effectively, it is important to have a better understanding of the various aspects of adolescents sexual and reproductive health and needs. The people of uganda face urgent sexual and reproductive health srh issues, with high prevalence of hiv and aids and unmet needs for contraception presenting some of the most immediate and lifethreatening risks. Adolescents in uganda have multiple sexual and reproductive health.
The state of sexual reproductive health remains poor in uganda with a high fertility rate of 5. Youthfriendly sexual and reproductive health services. Maternal and perinatal outcomes in health facilities. Reproductive health is a universal concern, but is of special importance for women particularly during the reproductive years.
Modern contraceptive use among female refugee adolescents. This report, adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health. However, men also demand specific reproductive health needs and have particular responsibilities in terms of womens reproductive health because of their decisionmaking powers in some reproductive health matters. Measuring prices, availability and affordability methodology and data entry manual 1st editions for a full description of the methodology used for data collection. The need for sexual and reproductive health services for. Improving sexual and reproductive health is among the most costeffective of all development investments, reaping personal, social and economic benefits. Sexual and reproductive health is an issue that concerns everyone. Understanding sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents. Adolescents views of and preferences for sexual and. Reproductive health national institute of environmental. To reach this ambitious goal, we support the ministry of health help lead, coordinate, and monitor the reproductive maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health rmncah sharpened plan for uganda. Uganda health sector strategic and investment plan hssip 201011201415. This health system assessment is a snapshot of the health system of uganda in 2011.
Centers for disease control and prevention, us dept of health and human services. Policy documents ministry of health republic of uganda. The importance of sexual and reproductive health and. Context despite increasing awareness of the importance of reproductive health programs and services for refugee and internally displaced populations, there is a paucity of basic epidemiological data on reproductive health outcomes objectives to collect data on reproductive health outcomes among refugees and internally displaced persons in postemergency phase camps and compare these. They carry the highest challenges concerning sexual re productive health srh. Affordable, highquality reproductive health services save lives. Reproductive rights are human rights 21 examples of key practical elements of reproductive rights 22 understanding sexual and reproductive health 24 international commitments a historical overview 24 2. Sexual and reproductive health is also important as an issue in itself. Reproductive health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters related. I only 5% of ugandan public health facilities offer sexual and reproductive health services which are youth friendly. Reproductive health uganda rhu, formerly the family planning association of uganda, was established in 1957. Misconception about suitability of contraceptives to young people particularly the girls.
They are at particular risk for unwanted pregnancy and related complications, stis and hivaids. National adolescent health policy for uganda unesco hiv. Reproductive maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health. Addressing adolescent sexual and reproductive health needs in uganda is especially important, as a growing number of young people are sexually active. The overall goal of this policy is to mainstream adolescent health concerns in the national development process in order to improve the quality of life and standard of living of young people in uganda. It is based on a methodology that has been applied in more than 25 countries, and was adapted to the ugandan situation. Ovaries in females and testicles in males are reproductive organs, or gonads, that maintain health of their respective systems. More than a decade ago, at the icpd, held in cairo, 179 countries agreed that. Despite the universal right to access the same range, quality and standard of free or affordable health care and programs as provided to other persons, people with physical disabilities pwpds continue to experience challenges in accessing these services. Government of uganda gou with financing support from of world bank the bank plans to improve reproductive. Sexual, reproductive health needs, and rights of young. We encourage you to sign up to receive free email alerts to keep up to date with all of the latest articles by registering here. Improving sexual and reproductive health is among the most costeffective of all development investments, reaping personal, social and.
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