Sexual Health Communication among Youth: A Study of Knowledge and Attitude

Ayub, Suffian Hadi; Hamzah, Mohammad Rezal; Azmy, Sharipah Nur Mursalina Syed; Omar, Wan Abdul Hayyi Wan; Abdullah, Nor Hafizah; Wahab, Zanirah; Salim, Hishamuddin

doi:10.17576/jkmjc-2017-3304-15

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“…Therefore, various action plans and strategies have been implemented by the government in creating and maintaining harmony among the ethnic groups. According to Suffian, et al, (2017) many countries including Malaysia invest in planning and implementing various programs to educate and propel youth to greater heights. One of the strategies implemented is the National Service Training Program (PLKN) as a framework for developing youths comprehensively in all aspects of life.…”

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Implementation Strategy of Harmony between Ethnics among Youths in Malaysia through National Service

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Noor²,

Hassan³

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This paper discusses the implementation strategy to achieve harmony between ethnic groups among the Malaysian youths. The study focuses on Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) students who have joined the National Service Training Program (PLKN). PLKN is a national agenda which aims to train the young people to be an excellent future generation, especially in the context of multiethnic Malaysians. The main goal of PLKN's implementation is; (i) to enhance the spirit of patriotism and love the nation among the younger generation; (ii) to foster national unity and national integration; (iii) to develop positive character through the application of good values; (iv) to promote the spirit of volunteerism among the youth; and (v) to produce a young generation with strong physical and mental as well as high self esteem. There are 207 respondents participated in this study which is comprising of Malay and Chinese youths. The findings show that almost all measured dimensions are at a high level of intensity. The intensity of the Malay youths was higher than the Chinese youths. In general, the implementation of PLKN is the best strategy in establishing harmony among ethnic groups, especially among youths who are the future generation of the nation. However, the national

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confidence: 99%

Implementation Strategy of Harmony between Ethnics among Youths in Malaysia through National Service

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Noor²,

Hassan³

et al. 2020

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Malaysian Youth eHealth Literacy via Healthcare Websites: A Study on Factors Forming Sexual and Reproductive Health Information-seeking Intention

George¹,

Waheed²

2021

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Extensive research has been carried out to study the relationship between Malaysian youth and their perceptions of sexual and reproductive health (SRH); ranging from knowledge and awareness levels to lifestyle choices. However, there is insufficient information on youth e-health literacy levels on the subject matter. Therefore, this study examines the factors that influence youth intention towards using healthcare websites to search for SRH information. This study is guided by the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) which suggests that the best indicator of behaviour is intention, which is formed by attitude and subjective norms. Participants for the study were 400 youth (from 18 – 40 years of age) based in the Klang Valley area. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire where the research instruments were adopted from the TRA framework, namely: Attitude, Subjective Norms, and Intention. Overall, the findings showed that youth who had positive attitudes and adequate social support/pressure towards using healthcare websites to find SRH information were likely to have a high intention to do so. One crucial finding in the context of this study is how subjective norms are a stronger predictor of SRH information-seeking intention compared to attitude. This finding here can add a new dimension to how the TRA framework is utilised, especially in studies revolving around Asian youth intentions and behaviours. Ministries, NGOs, and private institutions that advocate better SRH practices in Malaysia should leverage the influence of new media to improve health literacy levels among youth.

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Sexual Health Communication among Youth: A Study of Knowledge and Attitude

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Implementation Strategy of Harmony between Ethnics among Youths in Malaysia through National Service

Implementation Strategy of Harmony between Ethnics among Youths in Malaysia through National Service

Malaysian Youth eHealth Literacy via Healthcare Websites: A Study on Factors Forming Sexual and Reproductive Health Information-seeking Intention

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