KNOWLEDGE AND EXPOSURE INFORMATION OF ADOLESCENTS ABOUT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Ahmad Syukroni Sinaga ◽  
Andriani Buaton ◽  
M. Ancha Sitorus
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Fertile Period ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Teenage Girls ◽  
North Sumatra ◽  
Hiv Aids

<div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top"><p align="center"><strong>Abstrak</strong></p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>Kesehatan reproduksi menjadi permasalahan yang sering didapatkan remaja. Pengetahuan remaja tentang kesehatan reproduksi dan kurangnya mendapatkan informasi tentang kesehatan reproduksi membuat remaja terjebak pada permasalahan yang berkaitan dengan seks bebas, terkena penyakit infeksi menular seks bahkan kehamilan tidak diinginkan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran pengetahuan remaja dan keterpaparan informasi remaja di Provinsi Sumatera Utara.</p><p>Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian observasional dengan design crossectinal.Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah remaja perempuan dan laki-laki yang belum menikah dengan rentang usia 15–24 tahun dari rumah tangga terpilih yang berdomisili di Provinsi Sumatera Utara yang berjumlah 1123 orang.Penelitian ini menggunakan sumber data sekunder yang berasal dari Survei Indikator Kinerja Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Nasional Tahun 2017.</p><p>Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa masih banyak yang tidak tahu tentang masa subur wanita sebanyak 46,7% dan tidak pernah mendengar istilah masa subur sebanyak 9.8%. Remaja ternyata masih banyak yang tidak tahu tentang HIV/AIDS sebanyak 12,6% dan pernah mendengar tentang HIV/AIDS sebanyak 87,6%. Remaja ternyata masih banyak yang tidak tahu tentang infeksi menular seks sebanyak 42,7% dan pernah mendengar tentang tentang infeksi menular seks sebanyak 57,3%. Masih banyak yang tidak tahu tentang remaja perempuan dapat hamil hanya dalam sekali hubungan sebanyak 19,1% , responden menjawab remaja perempuan tidak dapat hamil hanya dalam sekali hubungan sebanyak 15% dan remaja perempuan dapat hamil hanya dalam sekali hubungan sebanyak 65,9%.</p><p>Dari hasil penelitian ini disarankan kepada BKKBN Kabupaten/Kota di Provinsi Sumatera Utara untuk lebih intens dalam mensosialisasikan tentang kesehatan reproduksi pada remaja agar dapat menciptakan keluarga yang bahagia. Remaja diharapkan dapat mencari informasi yang benar tentang kesehatan reproduksi agar dapat mengurangi resiko terjadinya perilaku beresiko.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Kata kunci</strong> :Pengetahuan, Informasi, kesehatan reproduksi, remaja</p><div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top"><p align="center"><strong> </strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p align="center"><strong> </strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><em>Health problems that adolescents often experience. Adolescents ' knowledge of reproductive health and reduction getting information on health recovery makes adolescents spared free sex-related problems, discussing infectious diseases The purpose of this research is to study the overview of Adolescents ' knowledge and the exposure of adolescent information in North Sumatra province.</em></p><p><em>This research is a type of observational research with cross-sectional design. The samples used in this study were teenage girls and unmarried men with a range of ages 15 – 24 years of selected households domiciled in the province of North Sumatra which resulted in 1123 people. The study used secondary data sources issued from the National Medium Term Development Plan performance Indicators survey in 2017.</em></p><p><em>The results showed that many still do not know about women's fertile period of 46.7% and never heard the term fertile period of 9.8%. Teenagers are still many who do not know about HIV/AIDS as much as 12.6% and have heard about HIV/AIDS as much as 87.6%. Teenagers are still many who do not know about sexually transmitted infections by as much as 42.7% and have heard of sexually transmitted infections as much as 57.3%. There are still many who do not know about women can conceive only in one relationship of 19.1%, respondents answered girls can not conceive only in one relationship as much as 15%, and girls can conceive only in one relationship as much as 65.9%.</em></p><p><em>From the results of this study, tell BKKBN Regency/city in North Sumatera province to be more intense in socializing about reproductive health in adolescents in order to produce a happy family. Adolescents are expected to seek correct information about health care</em></p><p><em> </em></p><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong><em> Knowledge, Information, Reproductive Health, Adolescents</em><p> </p>

scholarly journals Sexual and reproductive health problems among Ugandan youth during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: An online cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Binezero Mambo ◽  
Franck K. Sikakulya ◽  
Robinson Ssebuufu ◽  
Yusuf Mulumba ◽  
Henry Wasswa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Abstract BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic threatens access to sexual and reproductive health services. With global health emergencies, there is often a total reversal of priorities and access to sexual and reproductive health services may become challenging. The aim of this study was to establish the problems related to sexual and reproductive health among Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 lockdown. MethodsThis was an online cross-sectional study carried out from April 2020 to May 2020 in Uganda. An online questionnaire was used and participants aged 18years to 30 years recruited using the snowballing approach. The statistical analysis was done using STATA version 14.2.Results Out of 724 participants, 203 (28%) reported not having information and/or education concerning sexual and reproductive health (SRH). About a quarter of the participants (26.9%, n=195) reported not having testing and treatment services of sexually transmitted infections available during the lockdown. Lack of transport means was the commonest (68.7%) limiting factor to access to SRH services during the lockdown followed by the long distance from home to SRH facility (55.2%), high cost of services (42.2%) and curfew (39.1%). Sexually transmitted infections were the commonest (40.4%) problem related to SRH during the lockdown followed by unwanted pregnancy (32.4%) and sexual abuse (32.4%). The multivariate regression analysis shows that problems were more prevalent among the co-habiting youth [APR: 2.3 (1.6 - 3.29), p<0.001] followed by unemployed (volunteer or unpaid) [APR: 1.6 (1.03 - 2.64), p: 0.037] than in other participants. ConclusionsThe findings of this study show that Ugandan youths have accessing SRH information and services during the COVID-19 lockdown. Cohabiting and unemployed participants were the most affected. Lack of transport means and high cost of services were the major limiting factors to access SRH services among the youths. The findings call for concerted efforts from the Uganda government and international non-governmental organisations to ensure access and availability of SRH services for Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Socio-Economic Analysis and Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Infections in North Sumatra Province

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Samsul Askhori
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The Government ◽  
North Sumatra

<p><strong><em>Introduction:</em></strong> <em>Until now, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are still a health problem in the world, both developed and developing countries continue to strive to face and find solutions to overcome this disease, although prevention efforts carried out in various countries do not seem to have yielded satisfactory results. The purpose of this study was to analyze the determinants of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) based on data from the 2017 North Sumatra IDHS. <strong>Method: </strong>This type of research is an observational analytic study using a cross-sectional study design based on data from the 2017 North Sumatra Province IDHS. The population of this study was women aged 15-49 years who have had sexual relations. After cleaning the data, 1728 samples were included in the study. The data analysis technique used the frequency distribution of categorical variables, the analysis of the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable used the chi-square test, then the multivariate analysis used logistic regression test. <strong>Result :</strong> The results showed that the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among women of childbearing age in North Sumatra was 25% (95% CI = 23.7% - 27.7%). The results showed that there was a significant relationship between age, education level and area of residence with the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Then the multivariate analysis showed that the area of residence variable was the most dominant risk factor in causing the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is hoped that the government can overcome the problem of STIs through interventions on risk factors by providing education related to STIs in the community, especially women of childbearing age.</em></p>

Women and Health in Japan

2013 ◽  
pp. 203-207
Author(s):  
Hiroko Hara
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
The State ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
State Of Affairs ◽  
Health Rights ◽  
Hiv Aids

In this article, the author first overviews the state of affairs concerning reproductive health/rights in Japan. The spread of HIV/AIDS and STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) in Japan are then examined, followed by a discussion on promotion of gender and sex-specific medicine. Finally, the author examines causes of death in Japan and their implications from the perspectives of gender equality.

DESCRIBING STI/STD AND CONDOM USE BEHAVIOR AMONG POLICE EMPLOYEES IN POLICE TRAINING COLLEGE AT SHEHDADPUR, SANGHAR, SINDH

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Abdul Jabbar ◽  
Sheh Mureed ◽  
Walid Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Police Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: STI/STD are diseases related with unsafe sexual practices or infections. It is estimated that more than 340 million new cases of curable sexually transmitted infections. Throughout the world in men and women aged15–49 years, with the largest proportion in the region of south and south-east Asia, Followed by sub Saharan Africa, and Latin American and the Caribbean.Objectives: To assess the perception and awareness regarding STI/STD and use of condom and to assess the barriers for condom use as prevention of STI/STD among police Employees.Methods: A cross sectional study was design to collect data from male police employees of police training college of Shahdadpur, Sanghar, aged 20 to 50 years, and total study sample was calculated to be 105. A questionnaire was developed for collection of the data, and data was analyzed by using different tools of MS-excel and SPSS 20.0 versions.Results: 90% of the participants were aware about sexually transmitted infections (STIS), 82% were also aware that to be limited only one sexual partner .75% of them were known that condom can protect from STIS. Whereas 90% of the participants believed that by sharing food with any STI patient it does not spread the disease.94% participants were aware that the STIS and HIV/AIDS can be transmitted from mother to her child during pregnancy. Overall 80% were aware about hepatitis A, B, C and HIV/AIDS and remaining 90% were unaware about other STIS.Conclusion: The study concludes that police employees has high level of knowledge about condom usage as prevention of STIs but stigma attached with usage of condoms as they feel shy by purchasing the condoms.

scholarly journals Do parents and adolescents talk about reproductive health? Myanmar adolescents' perspective

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yin Thet Nu Oo ◽  
Ko Ko Zaw ◽  
Kyu Kyu Than ◽  
The Mg Mg ◽  
Kyi Kyi Mar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Transitional Period ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The People ◽  
Health Complications ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Hiv Aids

Adolescence is a transitional period and an important stage in an individual's life. Adolescents are at risk of adverse reproductive health outcomes such as unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortions, maternal health complications, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including HIV/AIDS. Previous studies indicate that adolescents whose parents talk to them about sex tend to be less sexually active and more likely to use an effective means of contraception. The objective of the study was to find out the level and content of communication between adolescents and their parents. Ease of communication, future intentions to discuss with parents and confidence in parents' knowledge of reproductive health were also examined. A cross sectional descriptive study using structured questionnaire was conducted among 91 adolescents (11-19 years old) in North Okkalapa Township of Yangon Division, Myanmar. The majority of the people there had little knowledge on pubertal changes and STDs, and moderate knowledge on contraception. Sixty three percent of adolescents communicated at least once with their parents on reproductive health within the last 6 months: 6.8% with fathers and 62.6% with mothers. Only 15.4% talked more than three times. Girls were more likely to communicate with mothers than boys (79% vs. 33%, P<0.001). The main topic of discussion among mother and girls is menstruation, and among mothers and boys, HIV/AIDS/STDs are mainly discussed. Regarding the ease of communication, only 15% felt comfortable talking with parents. Most of the adolescents (89%) had positive attitude towards communicating with their parents. The findings suggest the need to involve parents in existing adolescent reproductive health programs and design interventions focusing on parents to promote parent-adolescent communication. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v1i1.13219 South East Asia Journal of Public Health 2011:1:40-45

scholarly journals Assessment of sexual and reproductive health knowledge and awareness among single unmarried women living in Lebanon: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya Hamdanieh ◽  
Louna Ftouni ◽  
Bara’a Al Jardali ◽  
Racha Ftouni ◽  
Chaymaa Rawas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background Sexual and reproductive health (SRH), a globally recognized fundamental health concern and a basic human right is poorly addressed and seldom researched in the Arab world. Disregarding this aspect of health creates various obstacles to accessing SRH related services and education. This threatens the health of a female, namely through increasing the probability of unplanned pregnancies and unsafe abortions, augmenting the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections, and most importantly, increasing the hazard of maternal and neonatal death. Thus, this study aimed to assess the level of SRH related knowledge and awareness among single unmarried women living in Lebanon. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study design was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire in both English and Arabic languages. The questionnaire included 9 sections; socio-demographic characteristics section, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) section, premarital tests section, vaccines section, menstruation and its abnormalities section, pregnancy symptoms and identification section, methods of contraception section, vitamins section, and honeymoon events section. The questionnaire was distributed among all Lebanese governorates to 491 single unmarried women living in Lebanon aged between 17 and 55 years. Student t-test and Chi-Square test were used to analyze results. Results It was found that only 8.8% of all the participants had adequate knowledge. The highest level of SRH related knowledge was about pregnancy (88.0%), and the least was about contraception (13.5%). Most of the knowledgeable participants lived in Beirut governorate (13.6%, n = 8) and had reached universities (10.3%, n = 41), but this was not statistically significant (p-value > 0.05). The effect of a prior visit to a gynecologist was statistically non-significant on the overall level of knowledge (p-value = 0.269). Conclusion Due to the inadequate level of knowledge, SRH education campaigns empowered by the Ministry of Public Health in collaboration with primary care physicians and gynecologists, are recommended in both the societal and academic sectors to enhance the awareness level and make SRH knowledge readily available among unmarried women aged between 17 and 55. Knowing the massive role of social media nowadays, the messages they present should contribute to enhancing the level of SRH knowledge and redirect attitudes and behaviors of unmarried females in Lebanon.

scholarly journals Awareness about reproductive health, contraceptive methods, STDs including HIV/AIDS, and HPV vaccine, among adolescent girls in district Faridkot in Punjab

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seema Grover ◽  
Nishi Garg ◽  
Rupali Rupali ◽  
Balpreet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Route Of Transmission ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Adolescents are more vulnerable than adults to unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. Female adolescents have a higher risk of contracting an STD than their male counterparts. Hence creating awareness in them about reproductive health is the need of the hour.Methods: This was a cross sectional school based Study which was conducted in various schools of Faridkot city of Punjab where 400 Adolescent girls of class 11th and 12th age between 16-19 years, studying in English medium schools in district Faridkot through predesigned multiple choice questionnaires.Results: In our study, most of the girls (67%) were not aware about the meaning of reproductive health. Amongst contraceptive methods, 62.5% knew about condoms. The awareness about STDs was highest about HIV/AIDS (70.75%) and low (less than 20%) for other STDs. They also scored low about symptoms and route of transmission of STD’s. Only 17% of the girls knew about HPV vaccine. Attitude towards sex education was positive.Conclusions: Poor knowledge in girls about Reproductive Health and STDs (other than HIV/AIDS) is of serious concern. Therefore, education about reproductive health should be incorporated in the curriculum which should be given through teaching, interpersonal communication, television, health camps and specialist.

Keterpaparan Program GenRe (Generasi Berencana) dan Perilaku Pacaran Remaja Jawa Timur, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Pulung Siswantara ◽  
Riris Diana Rachmayanti ◽  
Muthmainnah Muthmainnah ◽  
Febrianti Qisti Arrum Bayumi ◽  
Wandera Ahmad Religia
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Adolescent Reproductive Health ◽  
Aids Drugs ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: According to Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN), adolescents are aged 10-24 years and are not married. Indonesian Basic Health Research (RISKESDAS) 2018 showed around 58.8% of adolescents aged 10-19 years had been married and had had a pregnancy. The Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (SDKI) results revealed that risk behavior among male junior and senior high school students was around 8.06%, and female were 4.17%. This study aimed to determine the correlation between the Planning Generation (GenRe) Program knowledge and adolescents’ characteristics with dating experience in East Java Province. Method: This research was a cross-sectional study. Secondary data were collected from the 2019 Program Performance and Accountability Survey (SKAP) and were analyzed descriptively with cross-tabulation and chi-square tests. The risk estimate calculation was also carried out to identify the Odd Ratio (OR). The sample used was 5,300 adolescents in East Java Province after weighting. The research variables consisted of dating behavior in adolescents, age, gender, and adolescents' knowledge about GenRe, HIV/AIDS, drugs, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Adolescent Reproductive Health Program.Results: The results showed that 41.80% of adolescents in East Java had dated. There was a significant correlation between dating behavior with adolescents’ knowledge about GenRe, HIV/AIDS, drugs, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Adolescent Reproductive Health Program (P-Value = 0.00). Dating behavior also had a significant correlation with age (P-Value = 0.00) and gender (P-Value = 0.00). This study concluded that there was a correlation between dating behavior in adolescents in East Java Province with age, gender, and adolescents’ knowledge about GenRe, HIV/AIDS, drugs, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STIs), and Adolescent Reproductive Health Program. They were strengthening the GenRe program through the introduction, explanation of program activities, and the process of youth involvement. So far, teenagers only know the name of the GenRe program. This action needs to be applied to prevent negative effects caused by dating behavior, such as premarital sex, unwanted pregnancy, and early marriage.

scholarly journals Adolescents in situations of poverty: resilience and vulnerabilities to sexually transmitted infections

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Isabelly Fernandes da Costa ◽  
Raelson Ribeiro Rodrigues ◽  
Rayssa Matos Teixeira ◽  
Paulo Henrique Alexandre de Paula ◽  
Izaildo Tavares Luna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation ◽  
Hiv Aids

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the association between vulnerabilities to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/HIV/AIDS) of adolescents in poverty and their level of resilience. Method: Cross-sectional study with 287 students between 11 and 17 years old in a school in the outskirts of Fortaleza-Ce. The study was conducted from August to October 2016. Three instruments related to characterization, vulnerability to STIs/HIV/AIDS and resilience were used. The association between the instruments was calculated using the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Association between vulnerability to STIs/HIV/AIDS and resilience was assessed through the Spearman’s correlation coefficient. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Results: There was a significant association between the factors “housing” (p=0.022), “family income” (p=0.037) and vulnerability to STIs/HIV/AIDS. Adolescents whose father has completed high school (p=0.043) have moderately high resilience. Conclusion: Adolescents with low socioeconomic status and who live on less than a minimum wage tends to be more susceptible to vulnerabilities to STIs/HIV/AIDS and to have low resilience.

Women and Health in Japan

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
Hiroko Hara
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
The State ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
State Of Affairs ◽  
Health Rights ◽  
Hiv Aids

In this article, the author first overviews the state of affairs concerning reproductive health/rights in Japan. The spread of HIV/AIDS and STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) in Japan are then examined, followed by a discussion on promotion of gender and sex-specific medicine. Finally, the author examines causes of death in Japan and their implications from the perspectives of gender equality.

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