Citizen Science in SRH

A first of its kind citizen scientist survey.

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 stylists know their hair salon and their clients best. We collaborated with them directly!

Eligibility

Stylists who participated in the survey matched the eligibility criteria below:

01.

Hair salons and stylists

You are a hair salon stylist aged 18 or older at a hair salon for women in Lesotho.

02.

Customers

Your customers include young women aged 15 – 35.

03.

Smart phone

You have an Android smart phone with a camera and location service.

04.

Mobile money

You have an M-Pesa account.

05.

You use WhatsApp on your smart phone.

06.

Time

You have 30 minutes to spend time filling a survey, and assist 3 customers to spend 30 minutes filling surveys.

The survey has ended, thank you to all the stylists and clients for participating!

Questions?

Do you have questions about the Hair Salon Project? Contact The Hub for more information.

who we are

The only initiative of its kind in Lesotho, The Hub is a dynamic and multifaceted youth centre in that aims to tackle youth unemployment and limited access to education by providing essential learning resources, comprehensive nutritional and educational support, and a holistic environment for personal and professional growth.