ArticleTherapeutic advances in reproductive health
Health Workers' Perspectives on the Availability, Accessibility and Quality of Maternal Health Services for Adolescent Girls in Chiredzi District, Zimbabwe: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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Background: Adolescents in Africa are experiencing a significant epidemiological shift, characterised by earlier sexual debut and delayed marriage, leading to a longer period of sexual activity outside of marriage. In Chiredzi district, Zimbabwe, this often results in adolescent girls facing pregnancies without adequate access to tailored maternal health services. Objectives: This study aimed to gather quantitative data from health workers on the availability, accessibility and quality of adolescent maternal health services in Chiredzi district. Design: This study employed a quantitative, cross-sectional study. Methods: An exploratory study was conducted at Chiredzi General Hospital's maternity ward, involving all 90 healthcare workers via census sampling. Participants completed a structured, pre-tested questionnaire uploaded to Kobo Collect. A pre-test was conducted on 10% ( Results: All 90 targeted health workers completed the questionnaire, offering valuable insights into the challenges faced by adolescent mothers at the hospital. Key findings revealed that over half (53.3%) of facilities lacked specific protocols for pregnant adolescents. A significant gender disparity in training was found, with 70% of female staff receiving adolescent service training compared to only 42% of male staff ( Conclusion: The study underscores the critical need for standardised adolescent-friendly protocols, mandatory and equitable staff training, and the implementation of mobile health services to improve care for adolescent mothers. Investment in these areas is essential to improve health outcomes.
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