Abstract:

This article on adolescent sexual and reproductive health is based on the ecological framework and it identifies the core elements for building and maintaining a conducive climate for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH). The ecological framework approach is hinged on the key elements that are necessary in the creation of an enabling environment for ASRH. The components of the ecological framework include individuals, relationships, the community and the society as a whole. At the individual level, adolescents are empowered to boost their self-esteem and improve their decision-making capacity. At the level of relationship, parental support and communication with peers and significant others are encouraged to create support networks for the adolescents. At the level of the community, the community stakeholders are engaged to create an enabling environment foe ASRH programs. Finally, at the highest level, which is the society, efforts to influence policies and regulations that protect and promote the adolescents’ rights on ASRH issues should be put into consideration.

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