A study to assess the knowledge regarding reproductive health care among pre-university students

Mr. Vishal V. Pakhare; Ms. Khushbu Pandey

Volume : VI, Issue : V, May - 2017

A study to assess the knowledge regarding reproductive health care among pre-university students

Mr. Vishal V. Pakhare, Ms. Khushbu Pandey

Abstract :

Background: International agreements affirm that adolescent have a right to age appropriate sexual and reproductive health information, education, and services that enable them to deal positively and responsibility with their sexuality. So, to assess the knowledge regarding reproductive health care among adolescents this study was conducted. Aim: To Assess the Knowledge Regarding Reproductive Health Care Among Pre-University Students. Method: A Descriptive study with survey approach was conducted. Sample was Pre-university students and Sample Size was 300, Sampling Technique used was simple random sampling and the tool was a structured questionnaire. Results: Majority of students (61.33 %) had poor level of knowledge regarding reproductive health care, and 3.33% had very poor knowledge. Only 36.67% had average knowledge regarding reproductive health care. There was no significant association found between the socio-demographic variables and the knowledge scores. Conclusion: The pre-university students lack adequate knowledge regarding reproductive health care, and being the most vulnerable group there is a need to arrange interventions to fill this knowledge gap.