Scoping review of qualitative studies investigating reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among men and women across Rwanda.

<h4>Background</h4>Research efforts in Rwanda to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are increasing; however, comprehensive literature reviews on SRHR are limited. This scoping review examines individual and contextual factors shaping knowledge, attitudes, and practi...

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Main Authors: Julie M Buser, Ella August, Gurpreet K Rana, Rachel Gray, Olive Tengera, Faelan E Jacobson-Davies, Madeleine Mukeshimana, Diomede Ntasumbumuyange, Gerard Kaberuka, Marie Laetitia Ishimwe Bazakare, Tamrat Endale, Yolanda R Smith
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Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-01-01
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Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0283833&type=printable
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author Julie M Buser
Ella August
Gurpreet K Rana
Rachel Gray
Olive Tengera
Faelan E Jacobson-Davies
Madeleine Mukeshimana
Diomede Ntasumbumuyange
Gerard Kaberuka
Marie Laetitia Ishimwe Bazakare
Tamrat Endale
Yolanda R Smith
author_facet Julie M Buser
Ella August
Gurpreet K Rana
Rachel Gray
Olive Tengera
Faelan E Jacobson-Davies
Madeleine Mukeshimana
Diomede Ntasumbumuyange
Gerard Kaberuka
Marie Laetitia Ishimwe Bazakare
Tamrat Endale
Yolanda R Smith
author_sort Julie M Buser
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description <h4>Background</h4>Research efforts in Rwanda to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are increasing; however, comprehensive literature reviews on SRHR are limited. This scoping review examines individual and contextual factors shaping knowledge, attitudes, and practices in the domains of: 1) family planning, 2) abortion care, and 3) other SRHR in Rwanda. Recognizing that individual, community, and societal factors influence RH, this review is guided by Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory.<h4>Methods</h4>Eligible studies were conducted in Rwanda, included males and/or females of any age, and were published within the past 20 years. Studies reporting views of only healthcare or other professionals were excluded.<h4>Results</h4>Thirty-six studies were included. The majority addressed individual and contextual considerations. At the individual level, studies explored knowledge about SRHR problems while at the interpersonal level, the support and attitudes of men and community members for adolescent SRHR were investigated. In terms of healthcare organization, maternal health practices, increased access to family planning programs, and the need for sexually transmitted infection programs was explored. At the social and cultural level, researchers investigated beliefs and traditional gender roles. Regarding public health policy, studies mentioned promoting and increasing funding for SRHR and reducing gender inequities.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Our findings can inform SRHR research programs, public health campaigns, and policy advances in Rwanda.
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spelling doaj-art-8c5bd075b79149d89c1ef5b316edc6112025-02-05T05:32:42ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032023-01-01183e028383310.1371/journal.pone.0283833Scoping review of qualitative studies investigating reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among men and women across Rwanda.Julie M BuserElla AugustGurpreet K RanaRachel GrayOlive TengeraFaelan E Jacobson-DaviesMadeleine MukeshimanaDiomede NtasumbumuyangeGerard KaberukaMarie Laetitia Ishimwe BazakareTamrat EndaleYolanda R Smith<h4>Background</h4>Research efforts in Rwanda to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are increasing; however, comprehensive literature reviews on SRHR are limited. This scoping review examines individual and contextual factors shaping knowledge, attitudes, and practices in the domains of: 1) family planning, 2) abortion care, and 3) other SRHR in Rwanda. Recognizing that individual, community, and societal factors influence RH, this review is guided by Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory.<h4>Methods</h4>Eligible studies were conducted in Rwanda, included males and/or females of any age, and were published within the past 20 years. Studies reporting views of only healthcare or other professionals were excluded.<h4>Results</h4>Thirty-six studies were included. The majority addressed individual and contextual considerations. At the individual level, studies explored knowledge about SRHR problems while at the interpersonal level, the support and attitudes of men and community members for adolescent SRHR were investigated. In terms of healthcare organization, maternal health practices, increased access to family planning programs, and the need for sexually transmitted infection programs was explored. At the social and cultural level, researchers investigated beliefs and traditional gender roles. Regarding public health policy, studies mentioned promoting and increasing funding for SRHR and reducing gender inequities.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Our findings can inform SRHR research programs, public health campaigns, and policy advances in Rwanda.https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0283833&type=printable
spellingShingle Julie M Buser
Ella August
Gurpreet K Rana
Rachel Gray
Olive Tengera
Faelan E Jacobson-Davies
Madeleine Mukeshimana
Diomede Ntasumbumuyange
Gerard Kaberuka
Marie Laetitia Ishimwe Bazakare
Tamrat Endale
Yolanda R Smith
Scoping review of qualitative studies investigating reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among men and women across Rwanda.
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title Scoping review of qualitative studies investigating reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among men and women across Rwanda.
title_full Scoping review of qualitative studies investigating reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among men and women across Rwanda.
title_fullStr Scoping review of qualitative studies investigating reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among men and women across Rwanda.
title_full_unstemmed Scoping review of qualitative studies investigating reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among men and women across Rwanda.
title_short Scoping review of qualitative studies investigating reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among men and women across Rwanda.
title_sort scoping review of qualitative studies investigating reproductive health knowledge attitudes and practices among men and women across rwanda
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