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Knowledge, attitudes and practice of healthcare providers regarding contraceptive use in adolescence in Mahalapye, Botswana

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 60 , issue 6 , 2018 , pages: 181–186

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2018.1501239

Author(s): ST Tshitenge Family Medicine and PH, Botswana , K Nlisi Botswana Ministry of Health and Welfare, Botswana , V Setlhare Family Medicine and PH, Botswana , R Ogundipe Family Medicine and PH, Botswana

Keywords: attitude , contraceptive in adolescents , healthcare providers , knowledge , Mahalapye Botswana , practice

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Abstract

Introduction: Adolescent pregnancy is a global public health problem, for which healthcare providers (HCPs) play a critical role to prevent unintended pregnancy. This study investigated the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of HCPs towards the use of contraceptives in adolescents.

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