Perceptions and practices of private medical practitioners to adolescent reproductive health in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Adolescent sexual and reproductive ill health is a major global public health issue, contributing to high levels of morbidity and mortality in adolescents. Although adolescents are known to have low levels of doctor consultations, private medical practitioners remain the preferred health care providers. This study was carried out to document the attitudes and experiences of private medical practitioners to adolescent reproductive health issues...