From November 28-30, 2023 The Hub hosted a training for a Citizen Scientist Working Group, kickstarting the Hair Salon Project!
In partnership with Citizen Science Zürich and the Division of Clinical Epidemiology Basel, the Hair Salon Project will assess the acceptability and feasibility of promoting sexual and reproductive health services in hair salons in Lesotho. Visit the website for more information about the Hair Salon Project: hairsalonproject.com!
Why SRH?
It is not easy for young women in Lesotho to access Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services such as condoms, contraceptive pills (“lipilisi”), HIV prevention pills, etc. Innovative and accessible spaces besides traditional health centers are urgently needed.
Why hair salons?
Hair salons may offer an innovative and safe community space to engage young women and address barriers related to SRH services.
Why citizen scientists?
Hair salons may offer an innovative and safe community space to engage young women and address barriers related to SRH services.
Hair salons as an innovative community space to address sexual and reproductive health issues among young women in Lesotho: A first of its kind citizen scientist survey.
We want to thank Citizen Science Zürich and the Division of Clinical Epidemiology Basel for choosing The Hub for this project!
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