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  11. Sexual And Reproductive Health Information Needs; An Inquiry From The Lens Of In-school Adolescents In Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria

Sexual and reproductive health information needs; an inquiry from the lens of in-school adolescents in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria

Ozioma Agu1, Ifunanya Clara Agu2, Godstime Eigbiremolen2,3

  • 1Health Policy Research Group, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria. ozioma.agu.201183@unn.edu.ng.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Adolescents in Nigeria need comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information, with needs varying by location and school intervention. Understanding these factors is crucial for effective SRH education programs.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Reproductive Health Education

Background:

  • Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs require direct input from adolescents for effective interventions.
  • This study investigates SRH information needs among adolescent boys and girls in Nigerian secondary schools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess and compare the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information needs of adolescent boys and girls.
  • To identify predictors of SRH information needs in relation to school-based interventions and demographic factors.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 514 adolescents (13-18 years) in Nigerian secondary schools, divided into intervention and non-intervention groups.
  • Data collected via structured questionnaires, analyzed using Chi-square tests and logistic regression.
Keywords:
AdolescentsInformation needsPredictorsSexual and reproductive health

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  • Statistical significance set at p < 0.05.

    • Main Results:

    • Adolescents receiving SRH intervention showed significantly higher perceived needs for SRH information (OR=3.13).
    • Rural adolescents and those in senior secondary school reported greater perceived needs for specific SRH information compared to urban or junior secondary counterparts.
    • Key predictors of SRH information needs included age, location of residence, and intervention status.

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescent age, location, and intervention exposure are significant predictors of SRH information needs.
    • Continuous and tailored SRH information is essential for adolescents to make informed health choices.
    • Developing effective SRH interventions requires consideration of demographic factors for context-specific strategies.