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Evaluation of Clinics on the Provision of Youth Friendly Services in the Ethekwini Metro of Kwazulu Natal

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  • PANJASARAM NAIDOO

    (University of KwaZulu Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, South Africa)

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There are many barriers that prevent young people from accessing health services that are pertinent and friendly to them. The objective was to determine if the selected clinics provided youth friendly services and if any barriers existed at these clinics for young people to access health care. A descriptive cross-sectional study using anonymous questionnaires was conducted amongst young people visiting two primary health care clinics and one community healthcare centers in the eThekwini Metro of KwaZulu Natal. Of the 152 participants, two thirds were females, the majority being between 18-24 years. Over 42% (n=64) stated that the waiting periods were too long (p

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  • Panjasaram Naidoo, 2015. "Evaluation of Clinics on the Provision of Youth Friendly Services in the Ethekwini Metro of Kwazulu Natal," International Journal of Health and Medical Sciences, Mohammad A. H. Khan, vol. 1(1), pages 1-7.
    • Handle: RePEc:apa:ijhmss:2015:p:1-7
    DOI: 10.20469/ijhms.30001
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