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ArticleInternational journal of reproductive biomedicine2025

Knowledge and attitudes toward sexual and reproductive health among youth in Jordan: A cross-sectional study.

Lina Almahmoud, Laith Altawil, Yazan Shahatit, Rawan Sami, Ayman Abdullah Qatawneh, Zaid Mohannad Alkhdaire, Rajai Zurikat, Akram Mohammad Karmoul, Abdallah Abuawad, Wasan Al-Dalabeeh and 2 more

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Lina AlmahmoudDepartment of Medical Doctors, Farah Medical Campus, Amman, Jordan.
Laith AltawilDepartment of Medical Doctors, Farah Medical Campus, Amman, Jordan.
Yazan ShahatitDepartment of Medical Doctors, Farah Medical Campus, Amman, Jordan.
Rawan SamiFaculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
Ayman Abdullah QatawnehDepartment of Medical Doctors, Farah Medical Campus, Amman, Jordan.
Zaid Mohannad AlkhdaireDepartment of Medical Doctors, Farah Medical Campus, Amman, Jordan.
Rajai ZurikatDepartment of General Medicine, Hospitalist Services, Abdali Hospital, Amman, Jordan.
Akram Mohammad KarmoulFaculty of Medicine, Jordan University for Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Abdallah AbuawadFaculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
Wasan Al-DalabeehFaculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
Mohammad Abu KhaitFaculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Morad Bani-HaniDepartment of General Surgery, Urology, and Anesthesia, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.

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Background: Adolescents constitute 16% of the world's population, among whom critical developmental changes influence their health. Risky sexual behaviors increase the likelihood of contracting sexually transmitted infections, with 40% of global new HIV cases occurring in individuals aged 15-25 yr. Objective: This study aims to assess sexual health attitudes among youth in Jordan. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April, 2024, involving 864 participants aged between 15 and 22. Data were collected through a validated online survey comprising 43 questions covering socio-demographic factors and knowledge/attitudes toward sexual education, masturbation, pornography, sexual behaviors, and menstruation. Results: Of the participants, 54% were females, 66.4% were university students, and 92.2% resided in urban areas. Most supported sexual education (72.1%) and its inclusion in schools (76.7%). Masturbation was recognized by 88.9%, and pornography had been viewed by 69.9%, with a strong association with male gender (p Conclusion: Despite prevailing cultural conservatism, Jordanian youth show considerable openness and awareness regarding sexual health. These findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive, structured sexual education and open dialogue to promote adolescent reproductive well-being.

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AdolescentAttitudesHealth knowledgeHealth servicesJordan.PracticeSexual health

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