Unraveling access barriers and challenges of sexual and reproductive health services for individuals with psychosocial disabilities in Nigeria: insights from family, caregivers, and community stakeholders
The study highlights critical and intersecting barriers to SRH access for PPSD in Nigeria, underscoring the need for inclusive, rights-based and support system friendly interventions addressing both community-level barriers and systemic health service gaps. The study found that caregivers' engagement and leverage of local structures within the community are essential for improving the interaction of PPSD with their physical environment and enhancing access to SRH services. Further study and SRH policy efforts must prioritize socio-cultural approaches that uphold the dignity and rights of PPSD in the community.
Authors
- Robert A. C. Ruiter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5017-3258)
- Ibrahim Muhammad Usman
- Schaafsma Dilana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9315-7925)
Institutions
- Fontys University of Applied Sciences (NL)
- Maastricht University (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1562117
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00