Botswana men's perspective on partner communication about sexual and reproductive health issues

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra B. Letshwenyo-Maruatona ◽  
Lesego Gabaitiri
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Partner Communication

scholarly journals Youth Reproductive Health Service Utilization and Associated Factors among Amhara Region Female Night Students, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Tewachew Muche Liyeh ◽  
Yitayal Ayalew Goshu ◽  
Habtamu Gebrehana Belay ◽  
Habtamu Abie Tasew ◽  
Gedefaye Nibret Mihiretie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Health Service Utilization ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Reproductive Health Service ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Amhara Region

Introduction. Youth is a decisive age to shape the direction of their life and that of their family. However, due to the host of biological, social, and economic factors, adolescent females can be at high risk of adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Therefore, assessing youth reproductive service utilization and associated factors among female night students is very crucial for timely intervention to their gaps. Method. An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was conducted in Amhara region among 2,050 female night students from September 15 to November 15, 2018. A self-administered pretested questionnaire was used to collect the data. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were used. Odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was computed to determine the strength of association between predictor and outcome variables. P value less than or equal to 0.05 is considered as the level of significance. Results. Out of the total respondents, about 54.6%(CI: 52.5%-56.8%) of them utilized reproductive health services. Respondents who were attending secondary education ( AOR = 2.55 , 95 % CI = 1.97 ‐ 5.62 ), attitude towards youth reproductive health services ( AOR = 2.74 , 95 % CI = 2.07 ‐ 5.30 ), those who had a habit of communicating on sexual and reproductive health issues with their family ( AOR = 3.66 , 95 % CI = 3.59 ‐ 7.41 ), discussion on sexual and reproductive health issue with peers/friends ( AOR = 1.43 , 95 % CI = 1.01 ‐ 2.02 ), respondents with good knowledge on youth reproductive health services ( AOR = 2.03 , 95 % CI = 1.49 ‐ 2.75 ), and those who had faced reproductive health problems ( AOR = 2.03 , 95 % CI = 1.49 ‐ 2.75 ) were significantly associated with youth reproductive health service utilization. Conclusion. Youth reproductive health service utilization among female night students was not satisfactory. Therefore, special focus should be given to female night students by providing accessible, acceptable, confidential, flexible, and friendly reproductive health service utilization. Finally, community health promotion and education are mandatory to promote the practice of discussing youth reproductive health issues with their children.

scholarly journals Inflammatory bowel disease and women’s sexual and reproductive health: a narrative review

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-56
Author(s):  
Sara M. B. Cunha ◽  
Maria C. F. Carneiro ◽  
Cátia D. Rodrigues ◽  
Cátia L. S. N. S. Rasteiro ◽  
Teresa P. Teles
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Intrauterine Death ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
Obstetrical Management

Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronicidiopathic condition involving the gastrointestinal tract.The disease prevalence is increasing worldwide, affectingwomen in childbearing age. Objective: Clinical and practicalreview of the women´s sexual and reproductive health ininflammatory bowel disease with focus in gynaecologicaland obstetrical management. Materials and Methods: In thisarticle we review sexual and reproductive health issues inwomen with inflammatory bowel disease in all life stagesand the main particularities of the approach of inflammatorybowel disease in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Results andConclusion: Fertility in women without disease activity isnot decreased comparing to general population, but despiteresearch is inconsistent there are reports of increased risk ofsmall for gestational age, preterm delivery, low Apgar score,congenital anomalies, intrauterine death, miscarriage, venousthromboembolism and preeclampsia. To improve obstetricoutcomes, a period of 3 to 6 months of disease remission isrecommended before conception. Medication adjustmentmay be necessary, and supplementation should be adapted. Amultidisciplinary approach and a comprehensive knowledgeof the disease through all women life stages allows a betterhealth care.Keywords: Inflammatory bowel disease, Sexual health,Reproduction, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Parent-Adolescent/Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health Communication: The Case of Secondary and Preparatory School Students in Fiche Town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 415-424
Author(s):  
Mulugeta Feyissa ◽  
Haweni Adugna ◽  
Temesgen Aferu ◽  
Tadesse Nigussie
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Psychosocial Development ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Regional State ◽  
Preparatory Schools

Background: Adolescence/youth is a continuum of physical, cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial development. Due to a lack of comprehensive knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health, adolescents face a number of problems. Clear family communication of reproductive health issues often leads to increased awareness of reproductive health matters and reduces risky behaviors and its consequences in adolescent populations. Objective: To assess parent-adolescent/youth communication and associated factors among students attending secondary and preparatory schools in Fiche town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 27 to 30,2017, using a structured self-administered questionnaire. Two schools in the town were included in the study. Data were entered using epidata manager version 4.0.2.101 and exported to SPSS version 21 for analysis. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed, and variables with a p-value of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: The number of students who had ever discussed sexual and reproductive health issues with their parents was 118 (31.2%). Mothers’ educational status of diploma [adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=3.52, 95%CI=1.13-10.95], fathers’ educational status of diploma [AOR=3.84, 95%CI=1.29-11.41], students’ perceived importance of sexual and reproductive health issues discussion [AOR=6.69, 95%CI=2.04-22.00], students’ knowledge about sexual and reproductive health issues [AOR=4.80, 95%CI=2.56-9.01], and students’ attitude towards sexual and reproductive health issues [AOR=3.13, 95%CI=1.76-5.57] were identified as independent predictors of parent-student sexual and reproductive health communication. Conclusion: The level of parent-student sexual and reproductive health communication is low among secondary and preparatory schools in Fiche town. Therefore, school administration, in collaboration with stakeholders, should facilitate adolescent-friendly services to enhance sexual and reproductive health-related awareness.

scholarly journals Systems of Communicating Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues between Hearing Parents and Their Deaf Adolescent Children in Western Kenya

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Justine Anyango Ochieng’ ◽  
Harrysone Atieli ◽  
Bernard Abongo ◽  
Collins Ouma
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Deaf Children ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Main Mode ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Western Kenya ◽  
Communication Barrier ◽  
Insufficient Time ◽  
Age Range

Background: Deaf adolescent children face greater challenges in accessing information, particularly on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) than those with other forms of disability. Parents therefore represent the first source of information for such children. However, the extent of this and systems of communication used by these parents remain largely unknown. Therefore, it is against this backdrop that we sought to study systems of parents communicating SRH issues to their children. Methods: A mixed method design was used to collect quantitative and qualitative data on the system of communication used by the sign-language illiterate parents respectively, their perceptions on such discussions and the choice of system of communication. A sample size of 384 parent-child pairs was selected using systematic probability sampling for the quantitative component of the study. For the qualitative component, respondents were recruited using a purposive convenience sampling method which though non-representative, allowed the investigator to choose participants best suited for the intended objective. The study was carried out in ten schools; randomly selected from a sample frame comprising of a list of primary and secondary schools for deaf children within the former Nyanza region of western Kenya. Data was collected using anonymized questionnaires and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Results: Majority of the male parents 90 (23.4%) were in the age range of 51-60 years, while most female parents 134 (34.8%) were in the age category of 40-50 years. Nearly 70% (67%) of the children were in the age range of 15-19 years. Overall, use of picture came out as the main mode/format of communication (33%); with females using it more (23%) compared to males 12.3%. Lip-reading (children reading the lips of their parents), was principally used by male parents. 32(8.3%) parents falling within the age group 41-50 and 51-60 years felt that the information they had on SRH was inadequate. More so, in a qualitative interview, most parents were not satisfied that they had provided enough information to their children on matters of SRH due to communication barrier. Some of the emerging themes from the FGDs were: parents lack a proper approach of conveying SRH information to their deaf adolescent children, unresponsiveness/lack of interest by deaf adolescent children, wrong translation of information conveyed and insufficient time with their deaf adolescent children to pass across these messages. Conclusion: Children with hard hearing are less likely to get adequate information on SRH than their counterparts with no hearing impairment.

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