Two Decades of Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Nigeria: Successes, Challenges, And Opportunities

Abstract

This study examines trends in women's sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Nigeria over two decades using Demographic and Health Survey data from 2003 to 2018. It reports improvements in some key indicators but highlights persistent gaps in contraceptive prevalence, skilled delivery assistance, child marriage, and female genital mutilation. The paper calls for gender-transformative approaches to close gaps, expand the health workforce, and integrate evidence into culturally appropriate interventions to advance SRHR outcomes.