Open AccessStudy of adolescents: Dynamics of perception, attitude, knowledge and use of reproductive health care
Author(s) -
Haider Sj,
Sameh N Saleh,
Nashid Kamal,
Andrew Gray
Publication year - 1997
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.31899/pgy1997.1000
Subject(s) - reproductive health , perception , fertility , family planning , human sexuality , psychology , developmental psychology , population , sexuality education , medicine , environmental health , research methodology , sociology , gender studies , neuroscience
Knowledge, perceptions, and behavior related to reproductive health (RH) and sexual matters underlie all the conditions that family planning/maternal and child health (FP/MCH) programs address, thus these are important issues for FP researchers, population policymakers, and service providers. To achieve significant levels of fertility or mortality declines, participation of adolescents in reproductive health programs, including FP/MCH, is essential. Studies focusing on sexuality and attitudes of adolescents on RH, and the interacting influences of family, community, and the social sector developmental programs (health, FP/MCH, education, women’s development) would give useful revelations. This report presents findings from a study that was designed to conduct in-depth research on adolescents’ attitudes, perceptions, and behavior on sexuality and RH in selected urban and rural settings of Bangladesh.