Parental consent requirements for adolescents to access sexual and reproductive health services: A reference manual for understanding the medical and legal implications.
Adolescents face significant barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health services due to legal requirements for parental consent, confidentiality concerns, and cultural and religious differences. Disagreements between adolescents, parents, and health workers can delay or prevent care, sometimes pushing young people toward unsafe services. The manual therefore seeks practical approaches to balance legal obligations, parental involvement, and adolescents’ rights and well-being.
