scholarly journals Disparities in Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Utilization and Associated Factors among Adolescents with and without Disability in Southern Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Yibeltal Mesfin
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Health Service Utilization ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Reproductive Health Service ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Special Focus

Background. 1 in 4 people in Ethiopia are adolescents, and around 1% of them are affected by one form of disability. However, there is little knowledge about factors affecting sexual and reproductive health service utilization to the adolescent with or without disabilities. This study aimed to assess the disparities of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) service utilization and factor associated among adolescents with or without disabilities in southern Ethiopia. Methods. Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 adolescents (211 with disabilities and 211 without disabilities). Multistage sampling was conducted. Data were collected by four diploma health workers, and one of the data collectors could communicate with sign languages. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify sociodemographic factors associated with outcome variables. Result. The SRH utilization among students with and without disabilities was 40.52% and 69.1%, respectively. Having an open discussion with peers (AOR = 2.5; 95% CI: 1.60–3.94), having good knowledge (AOR = 1.9; 95% CI: 1.21–3.09), and participating in a school club (AOR = 1.9; 95% CI: 1.19–3.19) were factors positively associated with SRH services utilization. Conclusion. The overall SRH utilization was found to be low for students both with and without disabilities. Variables like having good knowledge, ever having discussions on SRH issues with peers, and participating in school clubs were found to be significantly associated. Therefore, governmental and NGOs should strengthen their SRH friendly service with a special focus on peer discussion and awareness creations.

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 Uptake of Sexual And Reproductive Health Services and Associated Factors Among Rural Adolescents in Southern Ethiopia, 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Burden Of Illness ◽  
Reproductive Health Service ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Reproductive Health Services

Introduction: Although 25% of Ethiopia’s population is an adolescent cohort of age 15-19 yrs, the Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Service (ASRH) service utilization has not been adequately researched and addressed, and, therefore, they have had to deal with multiple reproductive health problems. Therefore, assessing the determinants of sexual and reproductive health service uptake in this age group is critical to boosting service use and, in doing so, reducing the burden of illness and disability among adolescents. And so, the motivation at the rear of this research was to look into the level of sexual and reproductive health services utilization and to find out determinants among adolescents who reside in rural districts of Guraghe zone, southern Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was undertaken from May 1-30, 2020. A multi-stage method of sampling was employed. A total of 1028 adolescents have been randomly chosen and participated in the study. Pre-tested structured questionnaires were used for data collection. The data was encoded and entered into Epi-Data version 3.1 and exported for analysis to SPSS version 23. A bivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted, and variables with a p-value less than 0.25 were considered candidates for a multivariable logistic regression model. In multivariate logistic regression, variables with p-values <0.05 were declared as statistically significant. Results: of the sampled 1028 participants, 1009 took part in the study and yielded a response rate of 98.1%. The study found that 281 (27.8%) of adolescents received sexual and reproductive health services. Accordingly, among these SRH service users (n = 281), provision of SRH information and education was the most common item received by 171(60.8%) of adolescents whereas relatively few respondents 32(11.4%) got safe and /or postabortion care. Variables that became important determinants of SRH service utilization were; taking part in peer education (AOR:2.07; 95%CI:1.46-2.94), parental discussion (AOR:3.94; 95%CI:2.77-5.60), availability of youth clubs (AOR:3.15; 95%CI:2.22-4.49), and being knowledgeable on SRH issues (AOR:3.48; 95%CI: 2.44-4.96). Conclusion: In the study area, sexual and reproductive health service utilization was low. Since most adolescents are enrolled in school, schools can be an excellent way to increase adolescents’ awareness of SRH services through behavioral change communication (BCC). Furthermore, special attention should be given to promoting discussion between parents and adolescents and the creation and strengthening of youth clubs as important steps to improving the use of Sexual and reproductive services for adolescents by the relevant stakeholders.

scholarly journals Reproductive health service utilization and associated factors among youths in Dilla town, Southern Ethiopia, 2017.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rekiku Fikre ◽  
Masresha Soresa
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Health Service Utilization ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Reproductive Health Service ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Objective Youth make significant proportion of the population in Ethiopian. They have unique health related needs and wellbeing as they transition from childhood to adulthood. As a result they are involved to a variety of risky sexual behavior and face a lot of challenges. However, utilization of reproductive health service among youth is still low .Therefore the objective of this study was assessing reproductive health service utilization and associated factors among youths in Dilla town, Southern Ethiopia, 2017. Results Prevalence of reproductive health service utilization among youth was 34% (95%CI: 17.2-29.1). Predicator for utilization of reproductive health service among youth were, peer educators [AOR = 3.12, 95 % CI (5.76, 8.3)] youth club [AOR = 2.78,95 % CI (3.67, 9.11)], school min-media [AOR = 1.79, 95 % CI (1.00, 3.19) and approach of providers [AOR = 4.11, 95 % CI (5.54, 11.23)] were associated with utilization of reproductive health service.

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