Abstract

Purpose

The prevalence of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among adolescents in low and middle-income countries leads us to believe that sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information needs are still unmet. This paper investigates current sources and their limitations and then explores the role technology could play. Methods: In an exploratory qualitative study themes identified; (1) preferred sources of SRH information; (2) their limitations; (3) the role of technology in meeting their needs. Results: Mobile phone-based apps could improve awareness and provide information in a confidential way. Conclusions: Adolescents have an unmet need that vary by age and gender. Mobile phones could offer accessible, user-friendly platform.

中文翻译：

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对肯尼亚青少年性健康和生殖健康信息当前来源及其局限性的探索性研究：移动电话技术是答案吗？

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 目的

低收入和中等收入国家青少年怀孕和性传播感染的患病率使我们相信，性健康和生殖健康（SRH）信息需求仍未得到满足。本文调查了当前的来源及其局限性，然后探讨了技术可以发挥的作用。方法：在探索性定性研究中确定主题； (1) SRH 信息的首选来源； (2) 其局限性； (3)技术在满足他们的需求方面的作用。结果：基于手机的应用程序可以提高意识并以保密的方式提供信息。结论：青少年的需求未得到满足，因年龄和性别而异。移动电话可以提供易于访问、用户友好的平台。