Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge in Cystic Fibrosis Female Patients and Their Parents

Abstract Background The objective of this study was to develop an assessment tool, ReproKnow, to evaluate the reproductive health knowledge of women with a wide range of rheumatic diseases. Methods The 10-item multiple-choice questionnaire was developed with feedback from a panel of content experts and female patients with rheumatic diseases. Construct validity using known-groups analysis was evaluated through comparison of median total ReproKnow scores between rheumatology fellows and nurses. Female patients aged 18–50 years were recruited to take ReproKnow and demographic questionnaires in two outpatient clinics. Associations between patients’ mean total knowledge scores and demographic characteristics were assessed using independent-sample t-tests. Questions were also categorized by topical area, and the percentages were calculated. Results The completion rate of questions in ReproKnow was 100% across all users. Median ReproKnow scores were significantly higher among rheumatology fellows than among nurses (p = 0.045). The 153 patients recruited to the study had at least one of 15 rheumatic diseases. Patients’ mean knowledge score was 5.05 (SD 2.24) out of a possible high score of 10. Patients who were younger, White, and more educated had significantly higher scores than did other patients (p’s < 0.05). Patients who bore children after their disease diagnosis had higher knowledge scores than did women whose children were born prior to their diagnosis; in contrast, women with histories of surgical sterilization or hysterectomy had lower knowledge scores than other women. Knowledge scores of women who used potentially fetotoxic medications did not vary from the remainder of the sample. Patients demonstrated gaps in knowledge about birth outcomes, contraceptive efficacy, and breastfeeding safety. Conclusions Initial testing of ReproKnow suggests that it may be a promising tool to assess the reproductive health knowledge of women with diverse rheumatic diseases. Specific knowledge deficits elicited from ReproKnow may be important targets for future educational interventions.

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Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge Among Female College Students in Wuhan, China

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/1010539509350614 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 118-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Dongxian Zhang ◽

Yongyi Bi ◽

Jay E. Maddock ◽

Shiyue Li

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Female College Students ◽

Average Score ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Female College ◽

Reproductive Health Knowledge

The purpose of this study was to explore demographic correlates of sexual and reproductive health knowledge among Chinese female college students. A total of 4769 participants were surveyed about sexual and reproductive health knowledge and related sociodemographic factors, using random cluster sampling between 2005 and 2006, in 16 colleges and universities in Wuhan, China. To evaluate knowledge, the scores of 60 questions on reproduction, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections were combined for a possible score of 100. The average score on the knowledge scale was 42.6 ± 13.0 (1.1 to 79.7). Knowledge scores were statistically significant ( P < 0.01) between different sociodemographic factors using χ2 test. Multilinear stepwise regression showed that 11 of 16 factors, including age, grade, major, menarche age, family residence, being the only child, and mother’s occupation were significantly related to knowledge. Female college students lack knowledge of sexual and reproductive health, and their knowledge was influenced by numerous sociodemographic factors.

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An Investigation on Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge Among College Students in Guangzhou City

European Journal of Preventive Medicine ◽

10.11648/j.ejpm.20210905.13 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 129

Author(s):

Huang Gengsheng ◽

Bu Dan ◽

Liu Fengyin ◽

Yuan Xuewen

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Guangzhou City ◽

Reproductive Health Knowledge

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Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescent in Nepal

Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences ◽

10.3126/jkahs.v1i2.24144 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 65-66

Author(s):

Sharmila Shrestha

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Economic Status ◽

Age Groups ◽

Reproductive Health Services ◽

Global Comparison ◽

Access To Health ◽

The Government ◽

Reproductive Health Knowledge

Every fifth person in the world i.e. around 20% of global population is adolescents and slightly more than this, in Nepal, adolescents comprise of 24 percentage. Adolescents in Nepal often face limited access to health information and services. Different factors like poverty, gender inequality, socio-economic status, social norms and tradition play crucial role indetermining adolescent’s access to sexual and reproductive health knowledge and available sexual and reproductive health services. Especially women in this context are more disadvantaged with regards to literacy, health and overall wellbeing. In Nepal adolescents comprise of 24 percentage and young people comprise of 33 percentage, which is a larger proportion to the global comparison. Though the government of Nepal has recognized adolescents and youth as under-served and vulnerable population with specific sexual and reproductive health needs, however only limited number for program has been implemented targeting these age groups.

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