Adolescents perception of reproductive health care services in Sri Lanka

Agampodi, Suneth Buddhika; Agampodi, Thilini Chanchala; Ukd, Piyaseeli

doi:10.1186/1472-6963-8-98

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“…A previous study indicated that there are problems with the skills, confidence and attitudes of teachers towards ASRH teaching [22]. Few teachers are involved in sexual discussions [23,24] and they commonly rely on health professionals to provide this education, however health professionals also lack the confidence to deliver sex education [22]. Dawson et al [22] identified the value of a collaborative approach to ASRH education and this has clear benefits, however all those involved need to receive adequate training to equip them with the knowledge and skills they require and adequate ongoing support at a local and national level.…”

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confidence: 99%

Sexual and reproductive knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in a school going population of Sri Lankan adolescents

Rajapaksa-Hewageegana¹,

Piercy

Salway

et al. 2015

Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare

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The reproductive and sexual health of adolescents is an important health concern and a focus of global attention. In Sri Lanka, a lack of understanding about adolescent reproductive and sexual health needs is a matter of national concern.A survey was undertaken to examine the sexual knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of school going adolescents in Sri Lanka. A random sample of schools was selected from one district. Data were collected by a self-completion questionnaire and analysed using SPSS. Response rate was 90%. 2020 pupils (26% boys, 74% girls) aged 16-19 years (mean = 16.9) participated, the majority Singhalese (97%).Most reported a good parent-child relationship (88%). A minority (34%) discussed sexual issues with parents. Health professionals were the preferred source of sexual information (32%) rather than parents (12.5%) or friends (5.6%). Less than 1% demonstrated satisfactory sexual and reproductive knowledge levels. 1.7% were sexually active (30 boys vs 5 girls), the majority with same age partners. 57% used contraception at first intercourse.There is an imperative to address the lack of sexual and reproductive knowledge. A minority of school going adolescents become sexually active. These individuals are potentially vulnerable and services need to be developed to meet their needs.

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Sexual and reproductive knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in a school going population of Sri Lankan adolescents

Rajapaksa-Hewageegana¹,

Piercy

Salway

et al. 2015

Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare

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“…According to the world health organization (WHO), an adolescent is a person within the age range of 11 to 19 years old (1). More than 1.2 billion people in the world are adolescents (2).…”

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Influential Factors for the Improvement of Peer Education in Adolescents: A Narrative Review

Azizi¹,

Hamzehgardeshi²,

Shahhosseini

2016

J Pediatr Rev

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Context: Peer education is an effective strategy for improving adolescents' health. It focuses on the improvement of knowledge, attitudes and beliefs among adolescents with regards to different healthcare issues and empowers them to make informed decisions. This review study aimed to determine factors that promote peer education among adolescents.Evidence Acquisition: In this narrative review, electronic databases including Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed (including Medline), Web of Science, Scientific Information Database, and Scopus were searched. Articles published between 1991 and 2016 were retrieved and undergone abstract and full-text appraisal. Lastly, 53 articles were selected and used to write this review. Results:The factors influencing the promotion of peer education among adolescents were classified as follow: 'characteristics of peer educators': personal, skills and communication characteristics; 'characteristics of the educational program': theoretical foundations, program transparency, program sustainability, adolescents' comprehensive participation, and evaluation and monitoring; and 'structural characteristics of the educational program': supportive structure, and financial-official structure. Conclusions:Taking into account the importance of adolescence and issues surrounding this period, the important role of peer education in the promotion of adolescents' health should be emphasized.

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“…In a study by [3] participant's lack of confidence in solving reproductive and sexual health related problems was linked to unawareness of reproductive and sexual health which they could have had access to at the A/YFRHS facilities. They were unanimous in suggesting that increased awareness about adolescent and youth health services would promote better utilization of services.…”

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“…These youths due to their rapid development are vulnerable to a lot of health risks and most of these risks are related to their sexual and reproductive health [2]. The reproductive health (RH) services in the family health program are traditionally targeted at married couples [3] but some are now accessed by youths in some health facilities. Currently, youth friendly services are developing in Nigeria.…”

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Adolescent/Youth Utilization of Reproductive Health Services: Knowledge Still a Barrier

Ajike¹

2016

JFMHC

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Abstract:As a country drives efforts in establishing adolescent/youth friendly services to cater to the unique reproductive and sexual health of adolescents/youths, it is pertinent that the youth know about these services to be able to access and benefit from them. This study therefore examined the knowledge of youths on available adolescent/youth friendly services (A/YFRHS) in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey that collected data from 427 (15 to 24) year olds. Respondents answered questions on general knowledge of A/YFRHS, Sources of knowledge about A/YFRHS, Services offered by A/YFRHS facilities and identification of locally available A/YFRHS. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 to generate descriptive statistics. Two hundred and twenty-eight (82%) of the respondents had general knowledge about A/YFRHS. More than half, 268 (79.5%) of the respondents did not know of a specific A/YFRHS provided in study area. Friends/peers (45.7%) were the best source of information on A/YFRHS. The most popular services known were family planning (81.6%), voluntary counselling and testing (73.8%), and sexually transmitted diseases (67.3%). Knowledge was low (SE = 0.11; SD = 2.20) with a mean score of 5.46 on a 10-point scale. The participants knew what adolescent/youth friendly services were but did not know where to get these services from because they were not aware of the available A/YFRHS facilities. Extensive awareness of locally available A/YFRHS is needed in the study area.

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Adolescents perception of reproductive health care services in Sri Lanka

Cited by 88 publications

References 13 publications

Sexual and reproductive knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in a school going population of Sri Lankan adolescents

Sexual and reproductive knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in a school going population of Sri Lankan adolescents

Influential Factors for the Improvement of Peer Education in Adolescents: A Narrative Review

Adolescent/Youth Utilization of Reproductive Health Services: Knowledge Still a Barrier

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