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ArticleGlobal health action2025

Utilization of youth corners: a model for improving youth-friendly health services in Neno District, Southern Malawi.

Timothy Kavuma, Stellar Chibvunde, Vera Kabanda, Fabien Munyaneza, Kondwani Mpinga, Isaac Mphande, Basimenye Nhlema, Christopher Banda, Jimmy Harare, Enoch Ndarama and 2 more

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Timothy KavumaInformatics Department, Partners in Health Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi.ORCID 0009-0008-0161-0683
Stellar ChibvundeInformatics Department, Partners in Health Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi.ORCID 0009-0002-0450-9157
Vera KabandaInformatics Department, Partners in Health Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi.ORCID 0009-0001-4694-6497
Fabien MunyanezaInformatics Department, Partners in Health Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi.ORCID 0000-0002-8744-2113
Kondwani MpingaInformatics Department, Partners in Health Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi.
Isaac MphandeInformatics Department, Partners in Health Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi.ORCID 0009-0009-3861-8248
Basimenye NhlemaInformatics Department, Partners in Health Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi.
Christopher BandaInformatics Department, Partners in Health Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi.
Jimmy HarareInformatics Department, Partners in Health Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi.
Enoch NdaramaMinistry of Health, Neno District Health Office, Neno, Malawi.
Antony Sandiyang'aneMinistry of Health, Neno District Health Office, Neno, Malawi.
Moses Banda AronInformatics Department, Partners in Health Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi.ORCID 0000-0001-6625-217X

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backgroundAdolescents in low- and middle-income countries often struggle to access sexual and reproductive health services (SRHS). To address this, the Ministry of Health, with support from Partners In Health, implemented Youth Corners in selected health facilities in Neno District to improve the utilisation of Youth-Friendly Health Services (YFHS).

objectiveThis study examines the role of Youth Corners in enhancing YFHS usage in Neno District, Malawi.

methodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted by extracting data from Youth Corner registers and DHIS2 from health facilities between October 2022 and September 2023. Population estimates were obtained from the National Statistical Office projections. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used to describe service utilization patterns, and binary logistic regression was used to assess the association between distance and service attendance.

resultsDuring the study period, 1,877 young people aged 10-24 accessed YFHS, with 45% (

conclusionWhile Youth Corners are highly suggested as a way for improving YFHS uptake among young people, their impact in Neno District was found to be suboptimal.

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Adolescent Health ServicesHealth Services AccessibilityPatient Acceptance of Health CareReproductive Health ServicesAdolescentChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalawiMaleYoung Adultadolescents’ healthhealth care accesshealth care utilizationsexual reproductive healthyouth cornersyouth friendly health service

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PMCPMC12624900

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