Prevalence of self-reported symptoms of reproductive tract infections and promoting an awareness of reproductive health among adolescent girls through education approach in Kumbakonam rural region of Tamil Nadu state
Introduction: Adolescent females in India particularly from rural areas indicate sparse sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and are at risk of unfavourable sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Objectives: The study was primarily intended to assess the effect of structured interventi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_839_24 |
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| Summary: | Introduction:
Adolescent females in India particularly from rural areas indicate sparse sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and are at risk of unfavourable sexual and reproductive health outcomes.
Objectives:
The study was primarily intended to assess the effect of structured interventional education on awareness and practices of school-going adolescent girls about sexual and reproductive health.
Methods:
This was an interventional study comprising of interactive strategies, namely peer-led approach, flipped learning, skit, scenario-based discussion and puppetry. The pre- and post-test was conducted among 1232 girls in selected schools at rural block in Kumbakonam rural region of Tamil Nadu State of India.
Results:
The participants reported statistically significant gain in knowledge, attitudes and practices about reproductive health due to educational intervention (P < 0.001). Nearly 50% of participants were aware about various contraceptive methods before intervention. The prevalence of self-reported symptoms of RTIs/STIs was 23.7%. Nearly more than half of participants were aware about various contraceptive methods.
Conclusions:
Peer-led education can be a potential health promotion strategy among adolescent population. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-4863 2278-7135 |