Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

<p>Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: A Multicountry Study on Self-care in Young People explores the growing importance of self-care as a vital tool for promoting Universal Health Coverage (UHC) preventing disease and managing illness. With or without the support of healthcare providers individuals families and communities are increasingly embracing self-care especially with the rise of digital healthcare technologies. This book underscores the global shift towards self-care practices that leave no one behind ensuring access to preventive promotive and palliative care for all.</p><p></p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgency of self-care as individuals took proactive steps to reduce the risk of infection and manage their health. This study dives deeply into the role of self-care in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) addressing critical questions such as: What defines self-care? Why is it gaining importance? Which populations should be prioritized? What interventions are most effective? And how can the global self-care agenda move forward?</p><p></p><p>This qualitative research study spans Mexico India the USA and Nigeria examining young people's experiences with self-care for SRHR. It covers key interventions such as contraceptive self-injection self-medication for abortion pregnancy testing and STI self-screening. The book provides key insights into the motivations behind adopting self-care practices and identifies the challenges and opportunities in advancing self-care worldwide through comparisons across countries.</p><p>This book is an essential read for policymakers researchers healthcare providers and advocates. It offers a roadmap for expanding self-care practices and ensuring equitable access to SRHR for youth everywhere.</p><p></p>