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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Kenya, you can | In Kenya, you can purchase condoms and birth control pills at pharmacies without a prescription.<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> <ref>[http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/ Free the Pill: Where on Earth?]</ref> However, for other forms of birth control, such as implants, injectables, and IUDs, you may need to directly visit a hospital or clinic to obtain them. | ||
Over the last decade, Kenyan women have increasingly used contraception. In 2003, it was estimated that 39.3% of Kenyan women were using some form of contraceptive, with 7.5% on hormonal birth control pills, 16% using injectables/implants and 6.3% using the rhythm method, among other methods.<ref>[http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0193123.html Prevalence of Contraceptive Use in Selected Countries]</ref> Later, in 2008, it was found that 53.6% of Kenyan women used some form of modern birth control.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/kenya/ EC Status and Availability: Kenya]</ref> Most recently, in 2015, it was found that 57.4% of Kenyan women (who were married/in unions and of reproductive age) were using some form of contraception, including traditional methods, and 18.5% had unmet family planning needs. The most common forms of contraception were injectables (28.1%), implants (10.8%), pills (8.6%) and IUDs (3.5%). There were low rates of condom usage (1.9%).<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use 2015]</ref> | Over the last decade, Kenyan women have increasingly used contraception. In 2003, it was estimated that 39.3% of Kenyan women were using some form of contraceptive, with 7.5% on hormonal birth control pills, 16% using injectables/implants and 6.3% using the rhythm method, among other methods.<ref>[http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0193123.html Prevalence of Contraceptive Use in Selected Countries]</ref> Later, in 2008, it was found that 53.6% of Kenyan women used some form of modern birth control.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/kenya/ EC Status and Availability: Kenya]</ref> Most recently, in 2015, it was found that 57.4% of Kenyan women (who were married/in unions and of reproductive age) were using some form of contraception, including traditional methods, and 18.5% had unmet family planning needs. The most common forms of contraception were injectables (28.1%), implants (10.8%), pills (8.6%) and IUDs (3.5%). There were low rates of condom usage (1.9%).<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use 2015]</ref> | ||
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* [https://www.better2know.com/kenya/ Better2Know Kenya]: Multiple locations in Nairobi. "Having an STI test can be a worrying time. Better2Know are experts in sexual health. We help people like you every year to get fast results and help them get treated, if they test positive. We test for a wide range of STIs including: HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and some infections you may not have heard of such as: ureaplasma, mycoplasma, gardenerella and trichomonas. You can test for these infections individually or choose one of our screens or profiles." | * [https://www.better2know.com/kenya/ Better2Know Kenya]: Multiple locations in Nairobi. "Having an STI test can be a worrying time. Better2Know are experts in sexual health. We help people like you every year to get fast results and help them get treated, if they test positive. We test for a wide range of STIs including: HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and some infections you may not have heard of such as: ureaplasma, mycoplasma, gardenerella and trichomonas. You can test for these infections individually or choose one of our screens or profiles." | ||
* [http://www.mariestopes.or.ke/sti-hiv-testing Marie Stopes Kenya]: "At MSK you will have a confidential consultation with a nurse who will discuss your concerns and recommend any tests. We recommend making an appointment for a comprehensive sexual health screening with includes HIV and STI testing for both women and men, as well as a pap smear for women. Marie Stopes has 23 centres across Kenya, to make an appointment for an HIV test, STI screening or comprehensive sexual health screening book online or call us toll free 0800 720005." | * [http://www.mariestopes.or.ke/sti-hiv-testing Marie Stopes Kenya]: "At MSK you will have a confidential consultation with a nurse who will discuss your concerns and recommend any tests. We recommend making an appointment for a comprehensive sexual health screening with includes HIV and STI testing for both women and men, as well as a pap smear for women. Marie Stopes has 23 centres across Kenya, to make an appointment for an HIV test, STI screening or comprehensive sexual health screening book online or call us toll free 0800 720005." | ||
* [http://www.lancet.co.za/?page_id=4171 Pathologists Lancet Kenya]: You can order tests anonymously and receive results via email or mobile phone. "Pathologists Lancet | * [http://www.lancet.co.za/?page_id=4171 Pathologists Lancet Kenya]: You can order tests anonymously and receive results via email or mobile phone. "Pathologists Lancet Kenya is an ultramodern laboratory that was established in September 2009 and is now a leading independent laboratory in the region. It is part of the industry leading Lancet Group of Laboratories, founded over 60 years ago in South Africa and now with a presence in more than 14 countries across Africa including Uganda and Tanzania. Lancet Kenya has an extensive branch network with over 15 laboratories and patient service points across Kenya. We also serve clients through collaborative work with other laboratories and hospitals in all towns across the country." | ||
* Mathare Clinic: This clinic is included in the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Global Clinic Directory, so they either provide HIV/AIDS testing or can refer you to a provider in your area. Address: Juja Road: Toward Moi Forces, past 1st Eastleigh Ave. on right, then past Oil Libya on right, then turn on next dirt road on your right, Nairobi, Kenya. Phone: (+254) 702351204 | * Mathare Clinic: This clinic is included in the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Global Clinic Directory, so they either provide HIV/AIDS testing or can refer you to a provider in your area. Address: Juja Road: Toward Moi Forces, past 1st Eastleigh Ave. on right, then past Oil Libya on right, then turn on next dirt road on your right, Nairobi, Kenya. Phone: (+254) 702351204. | ||
* Parklands Clinic: This clinic is included in the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Global Clinic Directory, so they either provide HIV/AIDS testing or can refer you to a provider in your area. Address: 3rd Parklnds Avenue Kusi Lane Plot 123, Nairobi, Kenya. Phone: (+254) 722164353 | * Parklands Clinic: This clinic is included in the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Global Clinic Directory, so they either provide HIV/AIDS testing or can refer you to a provider in your area. Address: 3rd Parklnds Avenue, Kusi Lane, Plot 123, Nairobi, Kenya. Phone: (+254) 722164353. | ||
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