Men’s reproductive health knowledge in Mankweng District, Limpopo Province

Background: Gender roles influence men’s attitudes towards reproductive health, and society might assume that reproductive health issues, fertility and family planning are women’s responsibilities. Moreover, literature shows that men have insufficient knowledge about reproductive health matters and some misconceptions about modern contraceptive practices.Objectives: The aim of the study was to describe reproductive health knowledge of men in Mankweng District and was conducted in 2015.Methods: A descriptive research study was conducted by using quantitative approach. Data were collected by means of questionnaires. Cluster random multistage sampling was used to select villages in Mankweng District and convenient sampling was used to identify participants who met the inclusion criteria to participate on the study.Results: A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed and returned; 197 (98.5%) of the returned questionnaires were eligible for analysis. The findings indicated that the majority of participants, 74% (n = 145), considered their partners to be unclean during menstruation, and 84.77% (n = 167) of participants did not know how to perform self-testicular examination. More than half of the participants, 55.83% (n = 67), were not in favour of vasectomy and had strong opinions about it; some of those who reportedly knew what a vasectomy involves had some misconceptions.Conclusion: The findings showed that despite participants’ reported knowledge about some reproductive health matters their perceptions were unfavourable towards them. Despite men’s sufficient knowledge about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and ways to protect themselves against STIs men had limited knowledge about other male and female reproductive health matters.

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Description of Knowledge About Reproductive Health in Youth at Muhammadiyah University Jakarta 2021

Muhammadiyah International Public Health and Medicine Proceeding ◽

10.53947/miphmp.v1i1.121 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 717-734

Author(s):

Andi Bunga ◽

Ranti Salsabila ◽

Rehan Aula ◽

Shania Maharani

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Risky Sexual Behavior ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Well Being ◽

Reproductive Organs ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Reproductive Health Knowledge ◽

Deviant Sexual Behavior ◽

Depth Interviews

Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. The main problem of Indonesian youth is ignorance of the actions that must be taken, especially reproductive health problems. This is indicated by the low knowledge of adolescents about reproductive health. This study aims to determine the description of reproductive health knowledge in adolescents, Muhammadiyah University, Jakarta. This type of research is descriptive using a qualitative approach. The subjects in the study were 4 adolescent informants. Data collection techniques with in-depth interviews and observation. Adolescent knowledge about reproductive health is obtained through the internet and courses. In maintaining the health of their reproductive organs, teenagers live a healthy life and avoid risky sexual behavior. As a result of risky sexual behavior that can be exposed to sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV / AIDS and others. In controlling their reproductive health, adolescents have never been examined by health services. The view of teenagers regarding deviant sexual behavior is that it is illegal which if done is a big sin and can interfere with brain health.

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Reproductive Health Knowledge of Adolescent in Padang: Case Study of SMA N 1 Students

JOURNAL OBGIN EMAS ◽

10.25077/aoj.5.1.43-49.2021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 43-49

Author(s):

Aladin Aladin

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Social Science ◽

Natural Science ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Transmitted Disease ◽

Average Score ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Science Major ◽

Reproductive Health Knowledge

The aim of this study is to describe the knowledge level and accuracy of reproductive health among students at SMA N 1 Padang. The study design was analytical survey with cross-sectional approach. The population were all SMA N 1 students while cluster random sampling was applied to get 267 students as respondents which represented each major (natural science or social science) and class (X, XI, and XII). The questionnaires were divided into several sections consisting the general knowledge of reproductive health, contraception, and sexually transmitted disease (STD). Result of the study showed that students in natural science major (scoring 71.9%) were having better knowledge than students in social science major (scoring 51.8%). It was also found that students in grade XII (scoring 67.7%) were getting highest result compared to students in grade XI (scoring 61.4%) and grade X (scoring 67.1%). Nevertheless, the result was not satisfying, considering that the average score of all students were only 65.6%. Therefore, guidance from parents, teachers, as well as counselling unit are crucial to help adolescent in Padang, in the context of reproductive health knowledge.

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Spatial Disparity of Knowledge Levels on Reproductive Health among Indonesia’s Adolescents: Spatial Analysis of 2017 IDHS Data

Populasi ◽

10.22146/jp.67194 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Muhammad Rafif ◽

Umi Listyaningsih

Keyword(s):

Spatial Distribution ◽

Spatial Analysis ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Composite Index ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Spatial Disparity ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Adolescent Reproductive Health ◽

Reproductive Health Knowledge

The high number and percentage of Indonesia’s adolescent population cannot be separated from the problems related to adolescent reproductive health, especially the lack of knowledge about reproductive health among Indonesia’s adolescents in. This study aims to analyze the spatial distribution of knowledge on adolescent reproductive health in Indonesia. This study is a quantitative study using secondary data of 2017 IDHS data. Adolescent reproductive health knowledge is measured in a composite index by taking into account the five indicators, including knowledge of signs of puberty, fertile period and risk of pregnancy, anemia, HIV/ AIDS, and other sexually transmitted infections. This study used a comparative spatial analysis. The results confirmed that there were differences in the spatial distribution of the adolescents’ knowledge level related to reproductive health in each province based on the adolescents’ characteristics, including sex, age, and education level.

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Gambaran Pengetahuan Remaja Tentang Kesehatan Reproduksi di SMP Negeri 3 Selemadeg Timur Tahun 2019

JURNAL MEDIKA USADA ◽

10.54107/medikausada.v2i2.56 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 68-74

Author(s):

Cokorda Istri Mita Pemayun ◽

MADE DEWI SARIYANI ◽

Lakitha Ning Utami

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Marked Change ◽

Reproductive Function ◽

Reproductive Organ ◽

Chi Square ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

The Right ◽

Reproductive Health Knowledge

Adolescence is a period of transition from children to adults who marked change in the physical, emotional and psychological. Reproductive health knowledge is important for adolescents to improve health behaviors, to avoid free sex, and decrease in the number of infectious illness sex. The purpose of this study was to overview knowledge of reproductive health among adolescents. This study was a descriptive design. This research was conducted on May 23, 2019 in East Selemadeg Middle School 3. The sample was selected using purposive sampling. The sample used is 50 people. Instrument used to measure knowledge using a questionnaire. Data analysis using the chi-square test. The results of the study of 50 students distributed into sub-topics on reproductive health showed that 29 people (58%) knew the notion of reproductive health; 26 people (52%) knew the right to reproductive health; 42 people (84%) did not know the growth and development of adolescence; 35 people (70%) did not know the reproductive function; 26 people (52%) knew the signs of reproductive organ maturity and as many as 42 people (84%) did not know of sexually transmitted diseases. The data showed that the teenager Yang memilki Still Few Good knowledge that Need No Further Research The interventions to improve the knowledge of the respondent review.

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DIFFERENTIALS IN SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AMONG EAST MALAYSIAN ADOLESCENTS

Journal of Biosocial Science ◽

10.1017/s0021932018000214 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 51 (2) ◽

pp. 282-291

Author(s):

Halimah Awang ◽

Wah Yun Low ◽

Wen Ting Tong ◽

Lih Yoong Tan ◽

Whye Lian Cheah ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Hiv And Aids ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Reproductive Health Knowledge ◽

Malaysian Adolescents

SummaryThe aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of East Malaysian adolescents on sexual and reproductive health issues. Data were collected in March–July 2015 from 2858 adolescents aged 13–18 years from selected East Malaysian secondary schools using a self-administered questionnaire. Twelve items relating to sexual and reproductive health were used to measure respondents’ knowledge based on their responses ‘True’, ‘False’ or ‘Don’t know’, with the proportion of correct answers being the variable of interest. Cronbach’s alpha for the twelve items was 0.761 and the mean knowledge score was 6.8. While the majority of the respondents knew that a woman can get pregnant if she has sex with a man and that HIV and AIDS can be transmitted through sexual intercourse, knowledge about Malaysia’s abortion laws, that a woman can get pregnant if she has sex only once and that people with sexually transmitted infections may look healthy was poor. Older respondents and those from urban schools reported significantly higher knowledge than younger respondents and those from rural schools, respectively. More emphasis should be given in schools to the specific topics for which low levels of sexual and reproductive health knowledge were found, with greater attention being given to younger adolescents and those in rural areas.

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Talking to teenagers regarding sexual and reproductive health: Exploration of parents/guardians’ views in Limpopo province, South Africa

10.21203/rs.2.23754/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Matete E. Dilebo ◽

Rachel T. Lebese ◽

Dorah U. Ramathuba ◽

LUFUNO MAKHADO

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Teenage Pregnancy ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Ethical Issues ◽

Age Groups ◽

Hiv Infections ◽

Limpopo Province ◽

Health Issues ◽

Sexual Risks ◽

Sexually Transmitted

Abstract Background Sexual and reproductive health are sensitive topics that may not be easily discussed among different age groups in most cultures. Most parents are uncomfortable to communicate with their children about sexual and reproductive health. The rate of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections continues to rise as parents shift the responsibility of discussing sexual health to other members of the family or teachers. Many sexual and reproductive ill-health exists among teenagers as a result of poor communication with parents or elders. The aim of the study was to explore the views of parents/guardians regarding t the discussion of sexual and reproductive health issues with teenagers. Methods The study was conducted in Capricorn and Mopani Districts of Limpopo Province where teenage pregnancy rates were reported to be very high. A qualitative explanatory approach was used. The population comprised of parents/guardians to teenagers who were pregnant or having children. Data were collected through individual face to face interview guided by one central question. Data were analysed using Tesch's method. Measures to ensure trustworthiness and ethical issues were ensured. Results Two themes emerged from the study: Views regarding discussing sexual and reproductive-related topics between parents and teenagers and Relationship of parents/guardians and their teenagers as an influence of discussions about SRH matters. Conclusion Parents/guardians still view discussing sexual and reproductive health issues with teenagers as taboo and difficult. However, discussing sexual and reproductive health issues with teenagers is seen as a beneficial practise as it might influence them positively and may decrease unwanted sexual risks such as teenage pregnancies and HIV infections.

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Extra-Curricular Activities Improved Reproductive Health Knowledge of Ethnic Minority High School Students in Vietnam

Journal of Family & Reproductive Health ◽

10.18502/jfrh.v13i2.1913 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Mai Van Hung ◽

Duong Van Khoa ◽

Hoang Quy Tinh ◽

Trinh Hai Thuy ◽

Nguyen Phuc Hung

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Ethnic Minority ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Control Group ◽

School Students ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Extra Curricular Activities ◽

Reproductive Health Knowledge

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of extra-curricular activities in improving reproductive health knowledge of ethnic minority students in mountainous areas in Vietnam. Materials and methods: The study was conducted on 400 ethnic minority students at Dien Bien Dong Ethnic Minority High School in Vietnam. The selected healthy students with a similar mix of study results and grades were divided into two groups: a control group had no the extra-curricular activities on reproductive health, and an experimental group participated extra-curricular activities on reproductive health. The extra-curricular activities were designed as a series of seminars on numerous reproductive health contents. The retention of reproductive health knowledge was then evaluated by a test containing multiple-choice and single-choice questions. Results: Results showed that the percentage of students who did not correctly understand puberty signs, ovulation time during menstrual cycle, contraceptive method use and sexually transmitted diseases in the control group ranged from 34.5% - 83.5%. Despite the fact that the ethnic minority high school students’ knowledge of reproductive health was poor, the percentage of students who fully understood puberty signs, ovulation time during menstrual cycle, contraceptive method use and sexually transmitted diseases significantly increased and reached at least 90% after attending extra-curricular activities on reproductive health (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The ethnic minority high school students’ knowledge of reproductive health was relatively poor. Extra-curricular activities markedly increased the knowledge of many reproductive health aspects. These findings suggest that it is necessary to improve the knowledge of reproductive health for ethnic minority high school students in mountainous areas in Vietnam, and that extra-curricular activities organized as seminars are effective and suitable to provide and retain students’ knowledge of reproductive health.

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Reproductive Health Knowledge, Sexual Partners, Contraceptive Use and Motives for Premarital Sex among Female Sub-Urban Nigerian Secondary Students

International Quarterly of Community Health Education ◽

10.2190/iq.28.3.e ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 229-238 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

O. A. Moronkola ◽

J. A. Fakeye

Keyword(s):

Health Education ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Secondary Students ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Contraceptive Use ◽

Sexual Partners ◽

Premarital Sex ◽

Sexually Active ◽

Reproductive Health Education ◽

Reproductive Health Knowledge

Adolescents in sub-Saharan African countries constitute a large proportion of the population. They are sexually active, engage in unsafe reproductive health behavior with attendant consequences but lack appropriate reproductive health education. In the Nigeria Nation Reproductive Health Strategy Framework and Plan, the status of adolescents' reproductive health care is considered low. This study assessed reproductive health knowledge, sexual partners, contraceptive use, and motives for premarital sex among female sub-urban Nigerian secondary students. The study was cross-sectional, involving 500 senior secondary 1 and 2 female sub-urban students. The instrument used was a self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS. More than 70.0% of the respondents had knowledge of all reproductive health items; male and female condoms were popular contraceptives. At least 53.4% were sexually active and a majority (49.6%) had boyfriends as sex partners. Peer pressure (31.6%) and fun/pleasure (29.2%) were major motives for engaging in premarital sex. Majority (40.3%) terminated pregnancies through self-medication. Though respondents had knowledge of reproductive health, there is need to introduce health education (incorporating reproductive health education) as a core subject in schools as well as provision of youth-friendly health facilities.

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