scholarly journals Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Utilization among Wolaita Sodo University Students, Ethiopia: A Mixed Method Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Muluken Gunta ◽  
Temesgen Tantu ◽  
Sintayehu Wolka ◽  
Mengistu Meskele ◽  
Asaminew Ayza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
University Students ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services Utilization ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Wolaita Sodo

Background. Youths have been facing different sexual and reproductive health problems such as HIV infections and unplanned pregnancies. Therefore, this study aimed to assess reproductive health services utilization and their associated factors among Wolaita Sodo University students in Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia. Methods. We conducted an institutionally-based mixed-method study among 759 regular undergraduate university students. Multistage random sampling and purposive sampling techniques have been used to recruit students for the quantitative and qualitative studies, respectively. A pretested self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. A logistic regression model was used for quantitative data analysis, whereas thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. We used open-code software-assisted qualitative data analysis. The statistical significance was declared at a P value less than 0.05. Results. We found that 378 (49.8%) (95% CI: 46.20–53.34) of respondents had utilized sexual and reproductive health services within the 12 months preceding the current survey. Being a first-year student (AOR = 1.57, 95% CI: 1.01–2.46), having ever had sexual intercourse (AOR = 5.12, 95% CI: 3.31, 7.96), participating in peer-to-peer discussion (AOR = 1.46, 95% CI: 1.02–2.02), and having ever had sexual transmitted infection syndrome (AOR = 3.91, 95% CI: 1.41–10.85) have increased the odds of using sexual and reproductive health services. Conclusion. Sexual and reproductive health services utilization among university students was inadequate and affected by several factors. Therefore, strengthening peer support networks and addressing the gap in services were highly recommended.

scholarly journals Level and Predictors of Knowledge of Reproductive Rights Among Haramaya University Students, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Yuya ◽  
Hassen Abdi Adem ◽  
Nega Assefa ◽  
Addisu Alemu ◽  
Abdurezak Adem Umer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
University Students ◽  
Health Services Utilization ◽  
Reproductive Rights ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Services Utilization

Background: Globally, two-thirds of pre-mature deaths and one-third of the total disease burden in adults are associated with problems that began in adolescent and youth. Global and national acting educational and health policies, strategies, and programs designed to promote, implement, and improve adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health services utilization should be responsive, consider the knowledge of reproductive rights and risk factors. This study assessed the level and predictors of knowledge of reproductive rights among Haramaya University students in Ethiopia.Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected Haramaya University students from March 1 to 24, 2018. A self-administered pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect data from participants. Data were entered using EpiData version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 24. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with knowledge of reproductive rights. Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with 95% CI was used to report association and significance was declared at P-value < 0.05.Results: Of 822 total students invited to the study, 812 (98.8%) respondents participated in the study. A total of 424 students (52.2%, 95% CI: 48.8, 55.4%) had an above-average level of knowledge on reproductive rights. Participants who were in the fourth and above year of the study [AOR = 2.37 (1.58, 3.54)], whose father's had higher education [AOR = 1.89 (1.27, 2.80)], who came from rich families [AOR = 1.54 (1.07, 2.21)], in the health faculty [AOR = 3.37 (2.17, 5.23)], utilized reproductive health services [AOR = 2.81 (2.21, 4.98)] and participated in reproductive health club [AOR = 1.77 (1.27, 2.47)] were significantly associated with knowledge of reproductive rights.Conclusion: Around half of the participants knew reproductive rights. In this study, lack of awareness (information) on reproductive health issues and absence of reproductive health services utilization were strong independent predictors of knowledge of reproductive rights.

scholarly journals Reproductive health service utilization and associated factors among adolescents at public school in Adama town east Shewa Ethiopia; 2018

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abenet Menene Gurara ◽  
Admasu Belay Gizaw ◽  
Awoke Koyachew Ayalew ◽  
Aliye Kediro Adem
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health Service Utilization ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Services Utilization ◽  
Reproductive Health Service ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Factors Associated

Background & Aim: Reproductive health services utilization is an important component of health services in preventing adolescents’ sexual and reproductive hedgies & take corrective measures. The main purpose of this study is to determine reproductive health services utilization status and associated factors among adolescents at public schools in Adama town Ethiopia. Methods & Materials: Institution based cross-sectional study design was used with a total sample size of 367 adolescents in the schools. The sample size was proportionally allocated to grade nine, ten, eleven, and twelfth. The study subjects were selected by simple random sampling. A Standard pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data after getting informed consent from the study participants. Data were entered and analysed using SPSS version 20 software. Descriptive statistics and Logistic regression were done to describe and identify factors associated with reproductive health services utilization. A P-value of less than 0.05 was considered to declare a level of significance. Results: The magnitude of reproductive health service utilization in this was 122(34%). Discussion with a sexual partner and peer, student’s educational status, sex, knowledge about the availability of reproductive health service were among the factors associated with the use and non-use of RH service. Conclusion: Utilization of Reproductive Health services among adolescents in the study area was low. Therefore, interventions such as advancing adolescents’ knowledge, encouraging open discussion forum, strengthening of youth centers, and school reproductive health clubs are important.

scholarly journals Predictors of young people’s use of sexual and reproductive health services in Nigeria: a mixed-method approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia Ngozi Odo ◽  
Justina Ifeoma OFUEBE ◽  
Anthony Ifeanyi ANIKE ◽  
Efiong S Samuel
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health System ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
System Factors ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background Sexual and Reproductive health Services (SRHS) are essential for the prevention and control of SRH problems among young people and the achievement of sustainable development goal 3. These services may be available but certain factors interfere with their access and utilization by the young people. This study sought to determine factors that predict the utilization of SRHS among young people in Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods The study adopted mixed-method research employing a cross-sectional research design. The population of the study comprised young people between the ages of 12 and 22 years. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 1,447 young people used for the study. A questionnaire, in-depth interview, and focus group discussion were used for data collection. Percentages, Chi-square, and logistic regression were used to analyse quantitative data, while qualitative data were thematically analysed using NVivo software.ResultsSocio-demographic factors of gender, age, education, income, and living status (p = < .05) were significant predictors of utilization of SRHS. Psycho-cultural and health system factors (p = < .05) were also significant predictors of utilization of SRHS.Conclusion The study concluded that some socio-demographic factors (of gender, age, level of education, income, and living status), psycho-cultural, and health system factors can be used to predict young people’s utilization of SRHS. These predictors could be addressed through home sex education, regular training of health care providers on youth-friendly services delivery, and policy reforms.

scholarly journals Predictors of young people’s use of sexual and reproductive health services in Nigeria: a mixed-method approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia Ngozi Odo ◽  
Justina Ifeoma OFUEBE ◽  
Anthony Ifeanyi ANIKE ◽  
Efiong S Samuel
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health System ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
System Factors ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background: Sexual and Reproductive health Services (SRHS) are essential for prevention and control of SRH problems among young people and the achievement of sustainable development goal 3. These services may be available but certain factors interfere with their access and utilization by the young people. This study sought to determine factors that predict the utilization of SRHS among young people in Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods: The study adopted mixed method research employing cross-sectional research design. The population of the study comprised young people within the ages of 12 and 22 years. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 1,447 young people used for the study. Questionnaire, in-depth interview, and focus group discussion were used for data collection. Percentages, Chi-square, and logistic regression were used to analyse quantitative data, while qualitative data were thematically analysed using NVivo software. Results: Socio-demographic factors of gender, age, education, income and living status ( p = < .05) were significant predictors of utilization of SRHS. Psycho-cultural and health system factors ( p = < .05) were also significant predictors of utilization of SRHS. Conclusion: The study concluded that some socio-demographic factors (of gender, age, level of education, income and living status), psycho-cultural and health system factors can be used to predict young people’s utilization of SRHS. These predictors could be addressed through home sex education, regular training of health care providers on youth-friendly services delivery and policy reforms

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