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Roll-out of Adolescents Universal Health Scheme in Kenya and Implications for their Access and Use of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

IDS Role:

To investigate whether the roll-out of adolescents’ universal health scheme (under the National Hospital Insurance Fund - NHIF) has enhanced access to and use of adolescent-friendly and focused services (preventive, age, gender and need-specific) in Kenya

Project Description:

The research focused on the 'Roll-out of Adolescents Universal Health Scheme (Eduafya) in Kenya and Implications for their Access and Use of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services.' The research sought to investigate whether the roll-out of adolescents’ universal health scheme (under the National Hospital Insurance Fund - NHIF) has enhanced access to and use of adolescent-friendly and focused services (preventive, age, gender and need-specific) in Kenya. Further, the study identified barriers and emerging gaps (policy, facility-level, societal, gender etc.) that promote or hinder adolescents’ interaction, access and consistent use of sexual and reproductive health services. The research focused on diverse populations of adolescents, parents and guardians, health care providers, school heads, and the NHIF adolescents’ scheme managers.

Project Lead / PI:
Dr. Anne W. Kamau
Research Fellow and PI

Project team

Project contacts

Dr. Anne W. Kamau Research Fellow and PI, Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Email: anne.kamau@uonbi.ac.ke; kamau.anne@gmail.com

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Project Report

More Information about the project:
Collaboration nature of the project:

The Project partnered with the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education in Kenya

Project Thematic Pillar:
Inclusive development: economic and social dimensions
Project Sub-theme:
Social protection and development
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