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Adolescent behaviour regarding reproductive health.

R Kumar1, A Raizada, A K Aggarwal

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012. rajeshk@ch1.dot.net.in

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|March 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent reproductive health knowledge in rural Himachal Pradesh is low, with significant gaps between awareness and practice. Many adolescents lack comprehensive understanding, highlighting a need for improved reproductive health education and services.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Health
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Reproductive health knowledge among adolescents is crucial for well-being.
  • Understanding beliefs and practices informs targeted interventions.
  • Rural adolescent populations often face unique challenges in accessing health information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess knowledge, beliefs, and practices regarding reproductive health in rural adolescents.
  • To identify gaps in reproductive health understanding and behaviors.
  • To inform public health strategies for adolescent reproductive health in the study area.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional household survey was conducted in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • Data were collected from 643 unmarried adolescents (15-19 years) using a semi-structured interview schedule.

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  • A 30-cluster sampling method was employed, selecting participants from 2400 households.

    • Main Results:

    • 56% of participants were girls; illiteracy was higher among girls (14%) than boys (6%).
    • While most knew sexual intercourse leads to conception (boys 88%, girls 58%), awareness of contraceptive methods varied (girls 77%, boys 87%).
    • Significant misconceptions existed regarding infertility and sex determination; 6% of boys reported contraceptive use, suggesting pre-marital sexual activity.

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescent reproductive health knowledge in rural Himachal Pradesh is inadequate.
    • There is a substantial disparity between adolescents' knowledge and their actual practices.
    • Interventions are needed to improve comprehensive reproductive health education and address specific concerns of adolescent boys and girls.