Briefing Paper

Addressing Low Use of Contraceptives among Adolescents and Youth in Wajir County

Use of modern contraceptives in Wajir County in particular, and the North Eastern region of Kenya in general, is very low. Understanding the reasons for low uptake of contraceptives among women of reproductive age will help policymakers and program implementers to ensure that all women, including adolescents and youth, who need to plan their families have access to a full range of contraceptive methods.