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 =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
Family Planning uptake among youth in Rwanda INDICATOR% Contraceptive Use Among Women Ages 15-19, Modern Method 1.5% Contraceptive Use Among Women Ages 20-24, Modern Method (%) 11% Women Giving Birth by Age % Source: Rwanda Interim DHS
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