Sexual and reproductive health and attitudes towards sex of young adults in China

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjsrh-2020-200766
Author(s):  
Siyu Zou ◽  
Wenzhen Cao ◽  
Yawen Jia ◽  
Zhicheng Wang ◽  
Xinran Qi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Attitudes ◽  
Sexual Risk Taking ◽  
Large Sample ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Chinese Young Adults ◽  
Attitudes Toward Sex ◽  
Open Family

BackgroundThe study aimed to discuss the importance of socioeconomic status (SES) and family sexual attitudes and investigate their association with sexual and reproductive health in a large sample of Chinese young adults.MethodsWe analysed a large sample of 53 508 youth aged 15–24 years from an internet-based survey from November 2019 to February 2020. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed to examine the association between SES, family sexual attitudes, and sexual and reproductive health (SRH), stratified by sex and adjusting for potential confounders.ResultsIndividuals with the highest expenditure were more likely to engage in early sexual intercourse (female: OR 4.19, 95% CI 3.00 to 5.87; male: OR 3.82, 95% CI 2.84 to 5.12). For both sexes, the likelihood of young adult sexual risk-taking such as first intercourse without using a condom, acquiring sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy was lower in those with higher maternal educational attainment, whereas it was higher in those with open family sexual attitudes.ConclusionsLower SES and open family attitudes toward sex had a significant association with a range of adverse young adulthood SRH outcomes. Public health policies should focus on more deprived populations and advocate suitable parental participation to reduce risky sexual behaviours in youth.

scholarly journals Quick and collaborative response to teenage pregnancies in a poor semi-rural area of Belgium

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Déom ◽  
L Ben Abdelhafidh ◽  
N Annez ◽  
C Glorie ◽  
M Roland
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Victims Of Violence ◽  
The City

Abstract Early pregnancies are often linked to precarious situations. Even if Belgium has seen a decrease in teenage pregnancies, in the former mining region of the Hainaut there are still twice as many births to young women under 20 compared to the national rate. Colfontaine is one of the poorest cities in Belgium. Last year, one of the local high schools counted 10 pregnant teenagers out of 450 students. Médecins du Monde was already present in the city at the time with a mobile health clinic called the Médibus. In response, we carried out a mapping of the local sexual and reproductive health actors. The lack of accessibility to social and health structures capable of welcoming teenagers anonymously and free of charge quickly emerged as a problem, the nearest family planning center being located 30 minutes away by bus. In September 2019, in partnership with 5 local health actors, we decided to reshape the Médibus into the Adobus in order to offer family planning consultations, health promotion and harm reduction activities at the high school once a week. In addition to offering health information services, we also aim to detect teenagers experiencing vulnerable situations such as addiction, violence, gender issues and refer them to appropriate services. Halfway through the project, we met 430 teenagers in 14 afternoons. The most common reasons for consultation (N = 310) were questions related to contraception for 29% and to sexually transmitted infections for 24,5%. 70,9% of teenagers received condoms and 13 girls were tested for pregnancy. One girl received a morning-after pill. 3 teenagers with addiction problems and 17 victims of violence were detected. The teams referred 18 teenagers to other services. The success of this outreach project confirms the need for information regarding sexual and reproductive health for teenagers living in precarious situations as well as the need to develop reachable and affordable sexual and reproductive health services in semi-rural areas. Key messages Outreach is an efficient approach to respond to teenagers’ needs in poor semi-rural areas. Outreach facilitated the detection of early pregnancies, addiction and violence issues among teenagers.

scholarly journals Sexual and Reproductive Health for Young Adults in Colombia: Teleconsultation Using Mobile Devices

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. e38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catalina Lopez ◽  
Daniel Camilo Ramirez ◽  
Jose Ignacio Valenzuela ◽  
Arturo Arguello ◽  
Juan Pablo Saenz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health

The Hidden Impact of COVID-19 on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijayan Sharmila ◽  
Thirunavukkarasu Arun Babu
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Safe Abortion ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

: Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was first reported from China in December 2019, and World Health Organization declared the outbreak as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. The number of confirmed cases is rising alarmingly in most countries across all continents over the past few months. The current COVID-19 pandemic has an immense impact on Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) with disruptions in regular provision of Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services such as maternal care, safe abortion services, contraception, prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Other aspects that merit attention include probable increase in domestic violence, sexual abuse, and effects of stigma associated with coronavirus infection on SRH clients and health care providers. Furthermore, as the coronavirus infection is relatively new, only minimal data is available to understand the impact of this disease on SRH, including coronavirus infection complicating pregnancies, and in people with STI/HIV-related immunosuppression. There is a serious necessity for the medical fraternity to generate psycho-social and clinico-epidemiological correlations between coronavirus disease and SRHR outcomes. The article reviews the hidden impact of coronavirus pandemic on sexual and reproductive health and rights of women, particularly in India

Sexual and reproductive health

2018 ◽  
pp. 95-98
Author(s):  
Lavanya Pillay ◽  
Jenni Smit ◽  
Mags Beksinska ◽  
Chelsea Morroni
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Aids Epidemic

Ensuring sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and empowerment of girls and women are essential to improving individual-level and population-level outcomes globally, and to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Target SDGs for SRHR include access to a range of (SRH) services, reproductive rights, and ending discrimination and violence against women and girls. SRH services should be provided in a holistic and integrated package to ensure increased access to modern contraceptives, maternity care, prevention, and appropriate treatment of infertility, comprehensive sexuality education and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, reproductive tract infections, and HIV. Addressing these is particularly crucial for ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic, where women are at greater risk of infection compared to men due to a greater physical vulnerability, which is further compounded by gender inequality, poverty, and violence.

Promoting the sexual and reproductive health of adolescent females in Ijebu-Ode, southwest, Nigeria: a study of sexual risk-taking

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Jide Animasahun ◽  
Oluwafolahan Oluwagbemiga Sholeye ◽  
Adebisi Dare Oduwole
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Debut ◽  
Adolescent Females ◽  
Sexual Risk Taking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Sexual risk-taking among adolescents, leads to several negative sexual and reproductive health outcomes such as unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study assessed sexual risk behaviours and associated factors among in-school adolescent females in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 131 female adolescents selected via multi-stage sampling from senior secondary schools in Ijebu-Ode, southwest Nigeria. Data was collected using a validated, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire and analysed using SPSS 17.0. Relevant descriptive and inferential statistics were calculated, with p set at <0.05. Participation was fully voluntary. The mean age of respondents was 16±1.3 years. Thirty-eight (14.5%) of respondents were sexually exposed with the mean age of sexual debut being 13.4±2.8 years. Participants with sexual exposure reported vaginal sex (89.5%), digital sex (36.8%) and oral sex (5.3%). A total of 42.1% had multiple sexual partners, 47.4% used condoms during sex. Only 13% of the respondents were engaged in sexual risk-taking. Factors associated with sexual risk-taking include: age, type of school, father being alive, having a boyfriend, age of boyfriend, low self-esteem and a history of non-consensual sex. Sexually-active adolescents engaged in risky sexual behaviours. Comprehensive sexuality education, behaviour change communication and adolescent-friendly services will adequately address the situation.

Sexual and reproductive health in a UK cohort of young adults perinatally infected with HIV: Table 1

2013 ◽  
Vol 89 (5) ◽  
pp. 392-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam P Croucher ◽  
Sophie Jose ◽  
Susan McDonald ◽  
Caroline Foster ◽  
Sarah Fidler
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Perinatally Infected

Sexual and reproductive health of Portuguese adolescents

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neuza Mendes ◽  
Fátima Palma ◽  
Fátima Serrano
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Reference List ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Health Goal ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Regular Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Portuguese Adolescents

Abstract Background: As adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are major sources of morbidity, preventing them is an important health goal for Portuguese society. Objective: To review data on the knowledge, attitudes and statistics on sexual and reproductive health. Methods: A systematic review was conducted including peer-reviewed articles addressing issues influencing the sexuality of Portuguese adolescents (aged 13 to 19), published up to 2011 and conducted in any type of setting. After crossing-cleaning the reference list, 33 articles were included. Results: The rate of sexual activity by Portuguese adolescents is high (44%–95%), but there has been an increase in the age of intercourse debut (currently 15.6 years). Early commencement of sexual intercourse is associated with smoking and regular alcohol consumption. Condoms are the most frequently chosen contraceptive method for first (76%–96%) and subsequent (52%–69%) sexual encounters. The perception of a double standard in sex still exists in teenage culture for both genders and influence behavior. There are significant differences between migrant and native adolescents: African adolescents initiate sexual intercourse at earlier ages and are more likely to have unprotected sex. Only one-third of Portuguese teenagers have ever visited a health facility to seek counseling concerning contraception or STIs, and less than half have ever attended classes on reproductive health. Very few (12%) have knowledge about Chlamydia trachomatis infection. The prevalence of STIs in Portuguese youth is unknown. The adolescent fertility rate is still high (14.7 births per 1000 females aged 15–19 years), but it, as well as the rate of abortion, is steadily decreasing. Conclusions: There is still a long way to go towards promoting a resourceful young population. Citizens and institutions must focus on increasing both the competence of youths and external supports. Information must be provided systematically and health services must have greater accessibility. Studies addressing cultural and environmental determinants that contribute to the molding of the sexual conduct of Portuguese adolescents must be held to produce new and effective culturally sensitive health interventions.

Sexually transmitted infections and women's sexual and reproductive health

2013 ◽  
Vol 123 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami L. Gottlieb ◽  
Lori M. Newman ◽  
Avni Amin ◽  
Marleen Temmerman ◽  
Nathalie Broutet
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

scholarly journals Use of sexual health services at hospitals by cleaning workers in Bogotá D.C. 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 617-622
Author(s):  
Diana Marcela Hernández-Pérez ◽  
María Natalia Moreno-Ruíz ◽  
Anderson Iván Rocha-Buelvas ◽  
Arsenio Hidalgo-Troya
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Introduction: Poverty and social inequalities together with sexually transmitted diseases have a negative impact on women’s health, which is considered to be a public health problem.Objective: To analyze barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health services in cleaning workers.Materials and methods: A survey was administered to a sample of 37 female cleaning workers at a hospital in Bogotá D.C. A bivariate analysis was performed with chi-square test, as well as a multivariate analysis with binomial logistic regression.Results: Need factors showed greater association with non-use of sexual health services. All married women had accessed the service over the past 12 months, but there were 5.9 less possibilities of using sexual and reproductive health services when there was no awareness about risk behaviors of sexually transmitted diseases.Conclusion: The determining factor for the utilization of sexual health services is the health care need factor. Variables such as perception of risk behaviors and appropriateness of health care significantly influence the use of the service.

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