Thread by @nighealthwatch

Let's talk about safe sex and contraception in Nigeria!

Join us NOW as we discuss access to quality contraceptives in Nigeria, with @MarieStopesNG and @SFHNigeria.

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INTRO:

#WorldContraceptionDay takes place on September 26th every year. The day’s mission is to improve awareness of all contraceptive methods available and enable young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health.

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In 2019, @nighealthwatch & @EVA_Nigeria conducted FGDs in the FCT, to gauge the perceptions of adolescents about sexual and reproductive health, identify the key issues they face in accessing SRH services in Nigeria, and make recommendations.

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The adolescents listed saltwater, schweppes, andrews liver salt, ampiclox, tetracycline, alum, squad 5 — a local drink, mixed with 7 cubes of sugar as some of the 'contraceptives' they use.

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All these point to a lack of proper sex education — because of their poor knowledge of ovulation cycles, they reach conclusions that these ‘contraceptives’ work.

The adolescents were also knowledgeable about approved emergency contraception pills like Postinor II.
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.@MarieStopesNG & @SFHNigeria will now join the chat to discuss how we can ensure access to quality contraceptives, especially for young people, in Nigeria.

Join the conversation using the hashtag #NHWEngage.

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Q1:

What have been the highlights in your work, advocating for the use of #contraceptives in various communities in Nigeria? @SFHNigeria @MarieStopesNG

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Q2:

Have you encountered differences in the uptake of contraceptives in rural and urban areas, and what measures have you put in place to address any challenges you might have encountered? @MarieStopesNG @SFHNigeria

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Q3:

What have you found to be some of the barriers preventing the use of #contraceptives? @SFHNigeria @MarieStopesNG

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Q4:

The #COVID19 pandemic has disrupted reproductive health services. What are some of the challenges you are now having to address? @MarieStopesNG @SFHNigeria

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Q5:

There are many myths and misinformation about contraceptives among young people in Nigeria? How can these knowledge gaps be addressed?

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And it's a wrap!

Grateful to @MarieStopesNG @SFHNigeria and everyone that joined, for sharing great insights on access to contraceptives in Nigeria

The advocacy continues. Every Nigerian adolescent deserves access to sexual and reproductive health services!
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