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No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. Introduction: The use of contraceptive methods is very low in Guinea, particularly among adolescents and young people.
The purpose of this study is to analyze the experiences and expectations of adolescents and young people regarding the use of contraceptive methods in in Conakry, Guinea. Methods: We conducted a 6-month qualitative and descriptive study. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with adolescents and young people, health providers and health policy makers. Two approaches of deductive and inductive analysis were used to synthesize the main insights from the data.
Findings: Twenty-six participants were included in this study. Adolescents and young people have personal, family and community experiences that positively or negatively influence their contraceptive needs and preferences.
Positive experiences include the relative cost of injectable forms, perceived absence of side effects of implants, proven efficacy and duration of action of the modern method used implants and injectable form.
