Education of Adolescents on Reproductive Health- Which way to Go

Authors

  • S Roy Department of Community Medicine, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research P-50, New Parnasree, Kolkata

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.144

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

The study was done to assess the educational needs of the adolescent girl students regarding their reproductive health.

METHODS:

The data were collected by administering an open-ended self-administered questionnaire to the participating students seeking their opinion on several issues related to adolescent reproductive health.

RESULTS:

The students preferred their teachers next only to doctors as health educator. Their health problems included menstrual problems, weakness, eye problems, headache and weight gain. Other problems were tension with studies, inability to concentrate, depression and irritability. Two most important areas of their concern are safe motherhood and AIDS.

CONCLUSIONS:

Need exists for reproductive health education.

Keywords: adolescent, reproductive health education, school.

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Published

2010-03-31

How to Cite

Roy, S. (2010). Education of Adolescents on Reproductive Health- Which way to Go. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 49(177). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.144

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 177 (2010)

Section

Short Communication

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