Myths and misconceptions are barriers to contraceptive use among adolescents

Liapeng Raliengoane   LESOTHO, Thaba Tseka – Leaning against the hospital wall, a heavily pregnant Lineo* (not her real name) emotionally recounts how a myth about contraceptives deceived her.   The Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey (2014 LDHS) states that the contraceptive prevalence rate is 60% in Lesotho.   Lineo* is one of the many…