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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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* If you want a '''contraceptive injectable/shot''', you can find Depo-Provera, Megestron, Norigynon and Noristerat in Kenya.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=KE IPPF Kenya]</ref> | * If you want a '''contraceptive injectable/shot''', you can find Depo-Provera, Megestron, Norigynon and Noristerat in Kenya.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=KE IPPF Kenya]</ref> | ||
* If you want a '''contraceptive implant''', you can find Implanon, Jadelle and Norplant in Kenya.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=KE IPPF Kenya]</ref> | * If you want a '''contraceptive implant''', you can find Implanon, Jadelle and Norplant in Kenya.<ref>[http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=KE IPPF Kenya]</ref> | ||
* If you go to [http://www.mariestopes.or.ke/contraceptives Marie Stopes Kenya], you can find condoms, birth control pills, injectables, implants, IUDs, tubal | * If you go to [http://www.mariestopes.or.ke/contraceptives Marie Stopes Kenya], you can find condoms, birth control pills, injectables, implants, IUDs, tubal ligation services and vasectomy services. Marie Stopes is an international NGO that provides low-cost and accessible health care to women in many parts of the world. Toll Free Phone Number: 0800 720005. Email: info@mariestopes.or.ke | ||
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====Testing Facilities==== | ====Testing Facilities==== | ||
* [https://www.better2know.com/kenya/ Better2Know Kenya]: Multiple locations in Kenya. "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, | * [https://www.better2know.com/kenya/ Better2Know Kenya]: Multiple locations in Kenya. "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, gardnerella 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 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." | * [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." | ||