Important but far away: adolescents’ beliefs, awareness and experiences of fertility and preconception health

Ragnar, Maria Ekstrand; Grandahl, Maria; Stern, Jenny; Mattebo, Magdalena

doi:10.1080/13625187.2018.1481942

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“…The median age of the participants was 16 years (min-max; [15][16][17][18][19][20] which did not differ between genders and study programs, and 5.1% of students were 18 years or older. In Uppsala, 89.3% of participants studied a theoretical program while in Västerås the corresponding figure was 50.5% (p < 0.001, χ 2 ).…”

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“…Chlamydia trachomatis is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection (STI) among young people and it can lead to severe reproductive complications 14 . Sustained prevention of STIs and promotion of safe sex behavior remain the key priorities within the field of adolescent sexual and reproductive health and preconception care 1,[15][16][17] . An over sixty year long tradition of sex and relationship education as well as easily accessible youth clinics, so called 'youth friendly health-care services' 18 have facilitated an open and supportive attitude to adolescents' sexuality in Sweden 19 .…”

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Changes in sexual behavior among high-school students over a 40-year period

Borneskog

Häggström‐Nordin

Stenhammar

et al. 2021

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The aim of this study was to investigate sexual behavior, contraceptive use, risk factors as well as sources of sex information among first-year high-school students in Sweden. Secondly, to assess differences between genders and study programs as well as changes over a 40-year period. A repeated cross-sectional survey was conducted in two cities. A questionnaire comprising 77 items was used. The study population consisted of 415 students (63.4% females). The median age of sexual intercourse was 15 years. In total, 37% had had sexual intercourse, compared to 56.3% in 2009 and 45% in 1999 (p < 0.001), and the proportion of students who had their first sexual intercourse was not influenced by gender. More students in vocational programs (46.3%), compared to theoretical (33.3%), had experience of at least one sexual intercourse (p = 0.019). The same extend of contraception use at first and latest intercourse was reported, compared to previous studies. Forty-nine percent were mostly informed about sex from the internet, while in previous years, magazines, family and youth clinics were the main information sources. Comparing over time, students were in general less sexually experienced and less engaged in non-penetrative sex and physical intimacy. These findings call for a new approach, when designing sex and relationship education and health-care counseling in adolescents.

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Changes in sexual behavior among high-school students over a 40-year period

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Häggström‐Nordin

Stenhammar

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“…19,23,29,36,37 Moreover, we knew that it could be challenging to interview young boys and that the boys might not be so talkative, and that the interviews might be superficial. 38,39 Thus, we estimated that we needed to complete about 20-25 interviews before saturation (no new information is revealed during additional interviews). After about 25 interviews, nothing new came up during the interviews, but to be sure that we did not miss any thoughts in the subject we completed another six interviews.…”

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‘I also want to be vaccinated!’ – adolescent boys’ awareness and thoughts, perceived benefits, information sources, and intention to be vaccinated against Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Grandahl

Nevéus

Dalianis

et al. 2018

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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This study investigates boys’ awareness and thoughts about human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccination, perceived benefits of vaccinating men, information sources and intention to be vaccinated against HPV. We used a qualitative approach and interviews were conducted with 31 upper secondary school male students. Two main themes 1) Promotion of equal health and 2) Increased knowledge facilitates the decision about HPV vaccination emerged from the analysis. The informants believed that it was important and fair to protect boys and girls equally against HPV. If HPV vaccination could prevent both girls and boys against an HPV-related disease, there was nothing to question or to discuss. It was not a matter of sex; it was a matter of equal rights. Moreover, an important reason for vaccinating boys was to prevent the transmission of the virus. However, the boys felt unsure and stated that they needed to know more. The school nurse and the school health were considered suitable both for distributing information and for providing the vaccinations.In conclusion, the participants were in favor of introducing HPV vaccination also for boys in the national vaccination program. Sex-neutral HPV vaccinations were viewed both as a way to stop the virus transmission and a means to promote equal health for the entire population.

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“…Reducing inequalities, promoting gender equality and good sexual- and reproductive health care on equal terms are in line with UNs Sustainable Development Goals and the national public health goals in Sweden [2]. To start early and promote SRHR regardless of gender has previously been discussed [30, 32] and might be one way to improve and preserve fertility and reproductive health for the individual- as well as the public health.…”

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In everybody’s interest but no one’s assigned responsibility: midwives’ thoughts and experiences of preventive work for men’s sexual and reproductive health and rights within primary care

2019

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BackgroundSexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) have historically been regarded as a woman’s issue. It is likely that these gender norms also hinder health care providers from perceiving boys and men as health care recipients, especially within the area of SRHR. The aim of this study was to explore midwives’ thoughts and experiences regarding preventive work for men’s sexual and reproductive health and rights in the primary care setting.MethodsAn exploratory qualitative study. Five focus group interviews, including 4–5 participants in each group, were conducted with 22 midwives aged 31–64, who worked with reproductive, perinatal and sexual health within primary care. Data were analysed by latent content analysis.ResultsOne overall theme emerged, in everybody’s interest, but no one’s assigned responsibility, and three sub-themes: (i) organisational aspects create obstacles, (ii) mixed views on the midwife’s role and responsibility, and (iii) beliefs about men and women: same, but different.ConclusionsMidwives believed that preventive work for men’s sexual and reproductive health and rights was in everybody’s interest, but no one’s assigned responsibility. To improve men’s access to sexual and reproductive health care, actions are needed from the state, the health care system and health care providers.

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Important but far away: adolescents’ beliefs, awareness and experiences of fertility and preconception health

Abstract: The adolescents wanted information on fertility and preconception health to be delivered repeatedly as well as through different sources.

Cited by 22 publications

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Changes in sexual behavior among high-school students over a 40-year period

Changes in sexual behavior among high-school students over a 40-year period

‘I also want to be vaccinated!’ – adolescent boys’ awareness and thoughts, perceived benefits, information sources, and intention to be vaccinated against Human papillomavirus (HPV)

In everybody’s interest but no one’s assigned responsibility: midwives’ thoughts and experiences of preventive work for men’s sexual and reproductive health and rights within primary care

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