Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in April 20 to Jun 7, 2009 qualitatively and quantitatively using standardize cheek list, client exit interview, a key in format interview and un in-depth interviews. The study used youth center head as a key in formats, providers and peer promoters for the in-depth interview using a purposive sampling method as well, a randomly selected maximum of 30 clients for the exit interview. Data quality was cheeked every day for completeness, timelines and relatedness. The data were processed using EPI-info and hand on for analysis.
Result: A total of 30 clients (5 male and 25 female) were involved in the exit interview and response rate was 98%. About half of the participants responded, facility location was convenience. 70% & 80% of respondents mentioned facility service hour and fee is convenient and affordable respectively except, 30% of respondents who were students and employed reported it is not convenient hour.
Learning Objectives: This study was conducted to identify barriers for providing and utilizing friendly reproductive health service and give a road map to intervene based on prioritized gaps in Harar FGAE model youth center.