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Internet-Based Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Colombian Youth: A Cross-Sectional Study
Julien Brisson1,2, Karena D Volesky-Avellaneda3
1Social and Behavioural Health Sciences Division, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Summary
Young people in Colombia often seek sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. While parents are a common resource, many youth use the internet, especially older teens, and most desire online guidance for accessing SRH care.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
Background:
- Accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services can be challenging for young people due to unfamiliarity with available resources.
- Understanding how youth seek information about SRH services is crucial for improving healthcare accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how young people in Colombia access SRH clinics.
- To explore the role of internet use in accessing SRH services among Colombian youth.
- To assess the interest of Colombian youth in online educational materials regarding SRH service access.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 812 patients aged 10-24 years at two SRH clinics in Colombia.
- Data were collected between August 2019 and February 2020.
- Chi-square tests analyzed sociodemographic differences in how participants inquired about accessing clinics.
Main Results:
- The study included 812 participants, predominantly female (91.4%) with a median age of 19.
- Parents were the most common source of information (30.7%), followed by the internet (24.0%).
- Internet use for clinic access information was significantly higher among participants aged 20-24 compared to younger individuals (p < .001).
Conclusions:
- Colombian youth utilize diverse methods to learn about accessing SRH clinics.
- A significant majority (81.5%) expressed strong interest in online resources that explain how to access SRH services.
- Developing and promoting online informational materials could enhance SRH service utilization among young people in Colombia.
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