Global perspectives on the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents: patterns, prevention, and potential

Bearinger, Linda H.; Sieving, Renee E.; Ferguson, Jane; Sharma, Vinit

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(07)60367-5

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“…[25] Furthermore, the 2% rate among 16-19 year olds in this study represents a substantially lower prevalence than the 6% rate reported for the 14-19 year olds in the UNICEF study despite the inclusion of younger people in that study. Both rates are much lower than those indicated through indirect questions.…”

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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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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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“…These findings are important because they provide data on such a young age group, and do so across countries and by gender. Country results constitute evidence that should be taken in consideration by national policy makers to shape and adapt Reproductive and Sexual Health policy to the needs of adolescents 26,27 . Gender differences in ever having had sex may be interpreted as reflecting the persistence of traditional gender norms in many of eastern and south-eastern European countries that allow or even encourage more freedom and sexual experiences for boys than for girls.…”

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How well protected are sexually active 15-year olds? Cross-national patterns in condom and contraceptive pill use 2002–2006

Gabhainn

Băban

Boyce

et al. 2009

Int J Public Health

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“…Among those, 1.4 Billon young people live in developing countries today [3]. Population censuses and projections conducted in Ethiopia in different years show that youth and adolescents constitute a high proportion of Ethiopian population.…”

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Assessment of Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues among Mizan Secondary and Preparatory School Students with Parents, Mizan Town, Ethiopia, 2016

Shewasinad¹

2017

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Sexual and reproductive health is at the base of people's living and wellbeing, the ability to develop in a supportive environment and grow into sexually responsive and responsible adults, the ability to enjoy one's sexuality without harming or damaging oneself or one's partner, are among the unique attributes that define us as human. Many of the typical changes that occur during adolescence tend to interfere with the effectiveness and amount of interaction between parent and child. The objective of the study is to assess communication on sexual and reproductive health issues among Mizan secondary and preparatory school students with parents. Institution based cross sectional quantitative study design was conducted among Mizan secondary and preparatory school students with sample size of 356 and total population of 3436 from April, 20/4/2016 to April, 25/4/2016. The data was collected by using structured self-administered questionnaires. After the data was collected it was processed and analyzed manually by the help scientific calculator. The response rate was 100%. From the total of three hundred fifty six respondents 196(55.1%) of them were females. One hundred three 103(28.9%) of respondents were discussed at least one SRH issue with parents for the last 12 month of the study period, from those 58(56.3%) of them were females and 45(43.7%) of them were males. but majority 253(71.1%) of them didn't discussed about SRH issues with their parents. This study shows that student-parent communication on SRH issues is low, only less than one-third of the students were communication SRH. The risk for SRH problems need urgent and continues intervention as such it is necessary to equip and educate parents and students on different sexual and reproductive health issues. Therefore; there should be give school base sex education about SRH and youth friendly health service for youth and adolescents at different level of health care.

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Global perspectives on the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents: patterns, prevention, and potential

Cited by 587 publications

References 26 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

How well protected are sexually active 15-year olds? Cross-national patterns in condom and contraceptive pill use 2002–2006

Assessment of Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues among Mizan Secondary and Preparatory School Students with Parents, Mizan Town, Ethiopia, 2016

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