Challenges of Poverty on Sexual Reproductive Health

Abstract

This paper reflects on the challenges of poverty on sexual reproductive health in Botswana. It intends to stimulate discussions on issues surrounding poverty and sexual reproductive and how to alleviate such challenges. The challenges explored include: lack of information on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR); poor access to SRHR; lack of negotiation skills for sexuality, and adolescents in poverty and SRHR. The paper starts with an overview of poverty in Botswana, then discusses the challenges of poverty on sexual and reproductive health rights and lastly, the recommendations that intend to address the challenges of poverty related to SRHR.