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A systematic review of economic evaluations conducted on gender-transformative interventions aimed at preventing unintended pregnancy and promoting sexual health in adolescents

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  • Ncube, Janet
  • Adom, Theodosia
  • Aventin, Áine
  • Skeen, Sarah
  • Nkonki, Lungiswa

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We synthesised the best-available evidence on economic evaluations of gender-transformative interventions that prevent unintended pregnancy and promote sexual-health in adolescents. We also assessed the methodological quality of the economic-evaluation studies and identified gaps in the economic-evaluation evidence.

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  • Ncube, Janet & Adom, Theodosia & Aventin, Áine & Skeen, Sarah & Nkonki, Lungiswa, 2024. "A systematic review of economic evaluations conducted on gender-transformative interventions aimed at preventing unintended pregnancy and promoting sexual health in adolescents," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 355(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:355:y:2024:i:c:s0277953624005835
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117130
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