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The state of youth sexual and reproductive health problems and service utilisation in major towns of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.
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- Barriers and facilitators to sexual and reproductive health services among adolescents and young adults in Sidama region, Ethiopia: a qualitative study.Reproductive health · 2026Article
- Utilization of youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health care services among secondary school students in southern Ethiopia.Preventive medicine reports · 2025Article
- Modern contraceptive methods use behaviour among young married women in Urban Ethiopia: a multilevel mixed-effects binary logistic regression analysis.BMC public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe study aimed to assess the prevalence of reproductive health problems among youths and the utilisation of services and associated factors in urban Ethiopia.
designThis paper presents findings related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) based on a formative assessment of the Integrated Youth Activity which is conducted by cross-sectional study.
settingYouths from community and higher education institutions were included from 13 major urban towns of Ethiopia in the study.
participantsA total of 1954 youths from community settings were included from randomly selected eligible households and 1261 students were included from higher education institutions. PRIMARY OUTCOMES: The youths' experience of unwanted pregnancy; exposure to high-risk sexual behaviour (HRSB); SRH service utilisation; and current use of family planning (FP) services.
resultsAmong youths, 35% have engaged in HRSB, more than 14% have experienced at least one unwanted pregnancy and 26.7% have used SRH services. Additionally, only 26.4% of female youths use FP. The uptake of SRH services is lower among unmarried youths, those aged 18-19, individuals with no access to mass media and those who do not encounter SRH messages. Unintended pregnancy among women is common among those in higher education, lacking comprehensive HIV knowledge and engaging in HRSB. HRSB is prevalent among youths with no education, aged 18-19, who have not used SRH or FP services, and those with multiple social media accounts.
conclusionA relatively high proportion of youths exhibit low uptake of SRH and FP services, with a higher proportion exposed to HRSB and unintended pregnancy. Barriers to the utilisation of SRH services as well as increased risk of HRSB, including unwanted pregnancies, are often linked to poor access to accurate and relevant SRH information. To address this gap, delivering targeted SRH-related messages through social media and mass media broadcasts can play a transformative role. This approach not only broadens youth access to reliable SRH information but also enhances their health literacy by increasing the credibility and relevance of the information provided.
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