Has stakeholder participation in health facility governing committees promoted social accountability? A qualitative study in Tanzania by Hussein Athuman Kapuya, Stephen Oswald Maluka, Anna-Karin Hurtig, Miguel San Sebastian

“…Selected participants, knowledgeable about HFGCs, included facility managers, HFGC members representing diverse stakeholders in the committees, local government leaders, district health secretaries, and religious leaders. Twenty in-depth interviews were conducted and analysed thematically. …”
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Barriers and facilitators for the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people in refugee contexts globally: A scoping review. by Veronika Tirado, Josephine Chu, Claudia Hanson, Anna Mia Ekström, Anna Kågesten

“…Nine publications described interventions, which tended to focus on the provision of SRHR services and information, and the training of peers, parents, religious leaders and/or service providers.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Findings highlight that while young refugees experience similar barriers to SRHR as other young people, many of these barriers are exacerbated by the refugee context. …”
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Perceived causes of cancer in a rural community of Ethiopia: a qualitative study by Abigiya Wondimagegnehu, Muluken Gizaw, Lidya Genene Abebe, Brhanu Teka, Andreas M. Kaufmann, Tamrat Abebe, Shannon A. McMahon, Adamu Addissie, Eva J. Kantelhardt

“…Seven Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and six In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) were held with community members, women representatives, religious leaders and key informants using two interview guides (divided by method). …”
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Geographic distribution and demographic factors associated with use of a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) in Ethiopia by Mintesnot Tenkir Teni, Travis Loux, Ness Sandoval, Anne Sebert Kuhlmann

“…Conclusions: To expand access to LARC, the Ethiopian government, policymakers, and non-governmental organizations might implement programs targeting low-uptake areas (Afar and Somali regions). Muslim religious leaders could play an important role in promoting acceptance of LARC among their members. …”
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The Contribution of Nongovernment Organisations in the Enhancement of The Social Economic Welfare of the Street Children: A Case Study of Lift up Jesus Child Development Center in... by Ntabangaryino, James

“…The rest were education officials in different levels, one Regional Administrative Secretary, five ward executive officials, five Non-Governmental organization representatives, 6 local leaders, and religious leaders. The key findings indicated that although the government of Uganda has ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the African Youth Charter 2006, and the Convention on the Elimination of all kinds of Discrimination against children, it has not been able to provide ways in which street children access those rights including a right to development through accessing education. …”
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Analysis of the Impact of Media on Premarital Sex in Central Division Kabale Municipality. by Kamusiime, Phabith

“…The study recommended that there should be implementation of religious education programs that focus on teaching the principles of the respective faith, including the importance of morality, chastity, and the sanctity of marriage because these programs should be tailored to different age groups and should involve active participation from religious leaders and community members, there should be establishment of youth empowerment initiatives that provide young people with opportunities for personal and spiritual development as this can include mentorship programs, skills training, and extracurricular activities that promote positive values and self-esteem and there should be fostering of community engagement through workshops, seminars, and discussions that address the challenges of premarital sex and provide guidance on building healthy relationships based on mutual respect and understanding.…”
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The Impact of Sex Education Towards Moral Development Among Pupils in Kebisoni Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Kamagara, Annet

“…From objective three, the possible solution to the challenges that affect the teaching of sex education in the Kebisoni sub-county Rukungiri district and these included communities create local advisory committees composed of parents, religious leaders, undergraduate institutions should require prospective teachers in certain dis-.…”
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Feasibility of HIV self-test implementation among Mizo youths: a field investigation from Northeast India bordering Myanmar by Amrita Rao, Henry Zodinliana Pachuau, Samiran Panda, Richard L. Chawngthu, Rita Zomuanpuii, Pranoti Hemade, Amit Nirmalkar

“…The study had two main objectives: (a) to develop an HIV self-test implementation plan based on the findings from qualitative inquiries with local stakeholders and (b) to examine HIVST uptake among youths in the urban setting of Aizawl district in Mizoram.MethodologyIn the first phase, qualitative in-depth interviews (IDI) were conducted with HIV program officials, religious leaders, community influencers, youths, and key population groups. …”
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