Briefing Paper

Factors Influencing Full Access and Choice of Contraception among Young Women in West Pokot

Use of modern contraceptives among adolescents and youth in West Pokot County is much lower than the national average for Kenya. Understanding the reasons for low uptake of contraceptives among young women in the county will help policymakers and program implementers to ensure that all women, including adolescents and youth, have access to a full range of contraceptive methods to achieve their reproductive goals.