scholarly journals Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of Adolescent Secondary School Girls in Bayelsa State

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 84-100
Author(s):  
Helen I.W. ◽  
Efeunu E.N.
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Secondary School ◽  
School Girls

Introduction- Pinpointing sexual and reproductive health needs from the students` perspective is a key step towards prevention of avoidable global adolescents` death and promotion of health. The purpose of this article was to explore the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescent secondary school students in Bayelsa State. Method- A descriptive qualitative design was adopted for this study using the purposive sampling technique with a sample of 10 participants in one public secondary school. The Source of data was a semi-structured interview guide and a voice recorder. Data was analyzed thematically in six sequential steps. Findings- Two (2) themes, sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents, methods of sexual health dissemination and five (5) sub-themes emerged. Conclusion- Findings indicate that the public-secondary school adolescent girls require education on; menstrual cycle, prevention of sexually transmitted infections, Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus /Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, as well as on appropriate use of different types of contraceptives from established centres for sexual and reproductive health services. To ensure the public secondary school girls have access to the services and utilize the services, this study recommends the dare need to adopt different methods to disseminate sexual and reproductive health information to reach the secondary school girls to prevent avertable illnesses and deaths.

scholarly journals How to adapt sexual and reproductive health services to the needs and circumstances of trans people— a qualitative study in Colombia

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Calderón-Jaramillo ◽  
Ángel Mendoza ◽  
Natalia Acevedo ◽  
Luz Janeth Forero-Martínez ◽  
Sandra Marcela Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Access Barriers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Trans People

Abstract Background People living a trans-life require access to equitable healthcare services, policies and research that address their needs. However, trans people have experienced different forms of violence, discrimination, stigma, and unfair access barriers when dealing with healthcare providers. Therefore, adapting sexual and reproductive health services with the purpose of providing more equitable, inclusive and discrimination-free healthcare services is an urgent need. The article presents an example of how operative research can be used in order to adjust sexual and reproductive healthcare services to trans people’s needs, identities and circumstances. Methods This is a qualitative study written from a constructivist perspective, and it is based on the voices and experiences of trans people in four major cities in Colombia. The research used a combination of focus groups of discussion (n = 6) and in-depth interviews with trans people (n = 13) in Barranquilla, Bogota, Cali and Medellin. This research had two specific objectives: i) identifying the main sexual and reproductive health needs of people living a trans-life; and ii) generating new evidence in order to guide the adaptation of sexual and reproductive health services centered to trans people’s needs, identities, and circumstances. Qualitative data codification and analysis was using NVivo. Results Once access barriers to sexual and reproductive health services, unmet sexual and reproductive health needs were identified, the research helped define strategies to adapt sexual and reproductive health services to the needs, identities, and circumstances of people living a trans-life in Colombia. Amongst the main barriers found were healthcare costs, lack of insurance, stigmatization, discrimination and abuse by health care providers. Perhaps among the most notable sexual and reproductive health needs presented were trans-specific services such as sensitive assistance for the transition process, endocrinology appointments, and sex reaffirmation surgeries. Conclusions The evidence obtained from this research allowed Profamilia, a Colombian healthcare provider, to adapt the sexual and reproductive health services it provides to people living a trans-life in Colombia. Furthermore, it was possible for Profamilia to design and implement an inclusive sexual and reproductive health program that specifically addresses trans people’s needs, identities, and circumstances.

scholarly journals Emergency contraceptive knowledge, utilization and associated factors among secondary school students in Wolkite town, southern Ethiopia, cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dereje Mesfin
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive ◽  
Emergency Contraceptives

Abstract Background Ethiopia is one of the sub-Saharan African countries with high maternal mortality and morbidity, unsafe abortion and adolescent births. Despite different policy measures taken by the government to improve sexual and reproductive health among adolescents their success is not well studied in Ethiopia. The objective of this study is to explore emergency contraceptive related knowledge, practice and its determinants among secondary school students in southern Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted in selected high schools of Wolkite town, Southern Ethiopia from December to November 2019. Single population proportion formula was used to calculate sample size. A total of 327 female students participated in the study with a total response rate of 97%. Data were collected using a self-administered, structured questionnaire and cleaned, entered and analyzed using Statistical package for social science software version 21. Result 153 (54.8%) of the study participants had good knowledge about emergency contraceptives and only (40.5%) of sexually active participates used emergency contraceptives after unprotected sex. Type of admission and grade level of participants and discussion of reproductive health related issues with parents were significantly associated with good knowledge of Emergency contraceptive. Having partner and grade level of students were among the significant determinants of emergency contraceptive utilization. Conclusion The study showed an acceptable level of emergency contraceptive knowledge but only less than half of sexually active respondents used emergency contraceptives. To prevent unintended pregnancy among secondary school students sexual and reproductive health education should be given to students starting from their enrollment. Furthermore, parents should be encouraged to freely discuss sexual and reproductive health matters with their children.

scholarly journals Reproductive Health Right Practice among Preparatory School Female Students of Assela Town, Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mesfin Tafa Segni ◽  
Tigist Tafa ◽  
Hailu Fekadu ◽  
Shimelis Adugna ◽  
Meselech Assegid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
School Students ◽  
Preparatory School ◽  
Arsi Zone ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Health Rights

Introduction. Knowledge and practice toward reproductive health right (RHR) is critical to protect young women, especially school girls, from unwanted reproductive outcomes as improving access to reproductive health services. However, the majority of young people including female secondary school students in Ethiopia have very little knowledge on the youth’s reproductive health rights. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge and practice toward reproductive health right among preparatory female students in Assela Town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia. Methods. A study was conducted among 403 preparatory school female students in Assela Town. Simple random sampling was employed to select the subjects, and a self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The collected data were entered using EPI Info version 3.5.4 and exported to SPSS version 21 for analysis. Descriptive and logistic regression analysis was carried out. Result. Sixty percent of girls discussed reproductive issues openly with their peers. About 94% of the respondents knew, at least, one contraceptive method; injectable (91.2%) was the most known type of contraceptives. Marital status, father occupation, discussion on sexual and reproductive issues, and having sexual partners were affecting the practice of reproductive health rights. Conclusions. Knowledge of the students was moderate on reproductive health right which was 70%. Practice of sexual and reproductive health rights was 22.6% among the study participants. It is recommended that promotion on sexual and reproductive health right through media is important.

scholarly journals Meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs of high-school students in South Africa: Experiences from rural KwaZulu-Natal

2014 ◽  
Vol 104 (10) ◽  
pp. 687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet A Frohlich ◽  
Nolunthando Mkhize ◽  
Rachael C Dellar ◽  
Gethwana Mahlase ◽  
Carl T Montague ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
School Students ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude towards Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Associated Factors among High School Students in Machakel District,Northwest Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wassachew Ashebir ◽  
Mengistu Tadesse ◽  
Belete Yimer
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
Urban Resident ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
School Students ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Abstract Background: Young people have the right to make choices regarding their own sexuality, as far as they respect the rights of others. To do this, the knowledge of those rights and positive attitude in exercising these rights is critical to youth’s ability to protect them from unwanted reproductive outcomes. However, many young people do not have the information or means to protect themselves from these problems. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude towards Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) rights and associated factors among high school students in Machakel District. Methods: School based cross sectional study was employed among 421 high school adolescents in Machakel District from March16-20/2019. Stratified sampling technique was used to select study participants. Data was collected through structured self-administered questionnaires. Data processing was done using Epi Data version 3.1then transferred to SPSS version 20 software. Bivariate & multivariate logistic regression was done to assess the association of factors with student’s knowledge and attitude towards SRH rights by calculating odds ratios, their 95% confidence limits and P-value less than 5% were taken as statistically significant. Results: Overall, more than half (55.9%) of students were found to be knowledgeable and 46% had favorable attitude towards SRH rights. Knowledge among high school students was significantly associated with being female (AOR=0.52, 95% CI= 0.33, 0.81), urban resident (AOR=3.43,95%CI=1.99, 5.93), being in grade ten (AOR=1.67,95%CI=1.08,2.58), participation in RH clubs (AOR=2.18, 95%CI=1.37, 3.47), discussion of SRH issues with parents (AOR=2.62, 95%CI=1.58, 4.33) and with friends (AOR=1.77, 95%CI=1.15, 2.74) while getting information on SRH(TV/Radio) (AOR=1.61, 95%CI=1.02, 2.54) and had access to reproductive health services (AOR=3.00, 95%CI=1.30, 6.90) were significantly associated factors with favorable attitude towards SRH rights. Conclusions: The level of student’s knowledge and attitude towards SRH rights were found to be low. Being female, urban resident, being in grade ten, participation in RH clubs, and discussion of SRH issues with parents and friends had significant association with knowledge while getting information on reproductive health and had access to reproductive health services with favorable attitude towards SRH rights. Hence, encouraging discussions with parents and participation in RH clubs may improve the knowledge and attitude of students on SRH rights.

scholarly journals Utilization of Reproductive Health Services and associated factors among secondary school students in Woldia Town, Northeast Ethiopia, 2020

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teshome Gebremeskel ◽  
Biruk Beletew
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Dropout Rate ◽  
Reproductive Health Service ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
School Students

Abstract Background: Despite policy actions and strategic efforts made reproductive health service uptake of youths in Ethiopia, its utilization remains low. Local evidence about the utilization of reproductive health service among adolescents and associated factors are relevant to design age-appropriate intervention strategies. Objective: The main aim of this study was to assess the utilization of reproductive health service and associated factors among adolescents in Woldia town secondary schools, Amhara, Ethiopia, 2019.Methods: Institutional based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 420 secondary school students in Woldia Town from January - June 2019. A self-administered, structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The samples were distributed proportionally and participants in each school were selected by systematic sampling technique. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was carried out to asses’ association between dependent and independent variables. Result: Two hundred seventy (64.3%) respondents utilize reproductive health service. Residence, educational status of the partner, presence of RHS facility in school, good knowledge level on RHS were significantly associated with the reproductive health services utilization. Conclusion and Recommendations: Knowledge of respondents on reproductive health issues in the study area was found to be low. This low service utilization might make students disposed to different reproductive health risks; STI, HIV, and unwanted pregnancy; which in turn can increase the school dropout rate, and have an impact on an individual’s future life.

scholarly journals AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES TOWARDS SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (42) ◽  
pp. 399-412
Author(s):  
Abdul Rahman Zulkarnain ◽  
Muhamad Nur Fariduddin ◽  
Sin Siau Ching
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
School Students ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Sexual and reproductive health matters are still taboo because it is sensitive to be discussed publicly as it opposed the norms of Malaysian people, especially among high school students. This study sought to investigate the awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards sexual and reproductive health among high school students between the ages of 13 to 17 years old in Petaling Perdana district in Selangor, Malaysia. A cross-sectional survey study was conducted among 382 secondary school students using a self-administered validated questionnaire. Descriptive and MANOVA analyses were used to analyse the data. The results showed that the level of awareness, knowledge, attitude, and practices towards sexual and reproductive health was high among all secondary school students. The MANOVA analysis yielded significant differences towards practices on gender F (1, 380) = 16.035, p < .001, with males (M = 1.051) scoring higher than females (M = .661), and level of education F (4, 377) = 7.202, p < .001, with Form 5 students (M = 1.172) having the highest score. The study concluded that males had better sexual practices than females and students with a higher level of education have better understanding and practices towards their sexual and reproductive health.

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