Sexual and reproductive health information sources preferred by out-of-school adolescents in rural southwest Uganda

30% of female adolescents reported their first sexual intercourse at under the age of 15 years old on the grounds of being forced by their partners and 49% of female adolescents could not reject their partner's invitation. The lack of reproductive health information sources is a continuity issue that affects the health status of adolescents. Those who get reproductive health information from the surrounding environment with the same age group and have similar dating experience may increase the risk of misinformation. This research aims to know correlation between the information sources of reproductive health and sexual behavior of adolescents in Indonesia. This quantitative study used cross sectional approach, using data analysis of Indonesian Adolescent Reproductive Health Survey Year 2012 (10,980 men and 8,902 women). The data analysis used Chi Square. It shown with the value of x2 (30,511) with the significance value (p = 0,000 <0,05) and 95% CI. There is a correlation between the information sources of reproductive health and sexual behavior of adolescents in Indonesia. The assessment of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) on planning of WA Gateway based on Android application as Information Center and Adolescent Counseling can be the formulation of health policy with interactive learning media for adolescents.

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Hubungan Pemanfaatan Sumber Informasi Dengan Sikap Wanita Usia Subur Tentang Kesehatan Reproduksi

Madu : Jurnal Kesehatan ◽

10.31314/mjk.10.1.1-8.2021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Ekawaty Prasetya ◽

Siti Surya Indah Nurdin ◽

Zul Fikar Ahmad

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Health Information ◽

Information Sources ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Exact Test ◽

Health Information Sources

Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being all aspects related to the reproductive system, its functions and processes. This study aims of the study to determine the relationship between the use of information sources and the attitudes of women of childbearing age about reproductive health. This study was conducted in the Working Area of the East City Health Center in 2020. This study is a quantitative analytic with a cross sectional study design. Samples was selected used purposive sampling. Sample sizes is 67 woman. Data analysis used Fisher's Exact Test. The results showed that out of 67 respondents, those who did not utilize health information sources had the highest distribution of 74.1%. Unfavorable attitudes towards reproductive health have the highest distribution of 46.3%. The results of the bivariate analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between the use of health information sources and the attitudes of women of childbearing age about reproductive health (p-Value = 0.000). Utilization of health information sources should be maximized to increase positive attitudes towards reproductive health.Kesehatan Reproduksi merupakan keadaan kesejahteraan fisik, mental, dan sosial yang utuh dalam segala aspek yang berhubungan dengan sistem reproduksi, fungsi, serta prosesnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pemanfaatan sumber informasi dengan sikap wanita usia subur tentang kesehatan reproduksi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kota Timur pada tahun 2020. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik kuantitatif dengan rancangan cross sectional study. Sampel penelitian dipilih dengan menggunakan purposive sampling. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 67 orang. Analisis data menggunakan Fishert Exact Test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari 67 orang responden bahwa yang tidak memanfaatkan sumber informasi kesehatan memiliki distribusi tertinggi yaitu sebesar 74,1%. Sikap kurang baik terhadap kesehatan reproduksi memiliki distribusi tertinggi yaitu sebesar 46,3%. Hasil analisis bivariat menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan anatar pemanfaatan sumber informasi kesehatan dengan sikap wanita usia subur tentang kesehatan reproduksi (p-Value = 0,000). Pemanfaatkan sumber informasi kesehatan harus dimaksimalkan untuk meningkatkan sikap positif terhadap kesehatan reproduksi.

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Protocol of an open, three-arm, individually randomized trial assessing the effect of delivering sexual and reproductive health information to young people (aged 13–24) in Kenya and Peru via mobile phones: adolescent/youth reproductive mobile access and delivery initiative for love and life outcomes (ARMADILLO) study stage 2

Reproductive Health ◽

10.1186/s12978-018-0568-6 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Lianne Gonsalves ◽

Michelle J. Hindin ◽

Angela Bayer ◽

Cesar P. Carcamo ◽

Peter Gichangi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Young People ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Randomized Trial ◽

Health Information ◽

Mobile Phones ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Life Outcomes ◽

Mobile Access

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Health information sources: trust and satisfaction

International Journal of Healthcare ◽

10.5430/ijh.v2n1p38 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Effie Simou

Keyword(s):

Health Information ◽

Information Sources ◽

Health Information Sources

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The role of libraries in the dissemination of health information in Botswana

Library Review ◽

10.1108/lr-05-2015-0051 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 65 (4/5) ◽

pp. 320-349 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Tuelo Ntlotlang ◽

Balulwami Grand

Keyword(s):

Sample Size ◽

Health Information ◽

Information Acquisition ◽

Information Sources ◽

Public Libraries ◽

Public Library ◽

Content Type ◽

Library Users ◽

Health Information Sources

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the role of public libraries in the dissemination of health information in the southern part of Botswana, namely, Kgatleng and Kweneng districts. It also explored how these libraries market health information services to the community they serve. The study also used health information acquisition model to get an understanding on how public library users seek health information. Design/methodology/approach The survey research design was chosen for the study and purposive sampling procedure was used to obtain the sample size of the population. The sample size consisted of 120 respondents and six interviewees. Data were collected from both library staff and users using questionnaires and interviews. Findings The results of the study showed that public libraries are striving to provide accurate and useful health information to members of the community by collecting and availing both print and electronic health information sources. The findings further indicated that public libraries have marketing programmes that they use on raising awareness of health information to their clientele. The marketing programmes include outreach, library brochures/leaflets, newsletters and library exhibitions. The results of the study also showed that there were some challenges that hindered the library users to access and use health information (e.g. lack of appropriateness of information resources and limited number of health information sources). Originality/value For a better dissemination of health information, public libraries should establish working relationships with health agencies and communication organisations or media houses with the objective of cooperative developments of collections, referrals and shared training.

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