Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Nursing Department, Collage of Applied Medical Science, Hafr El Batin University, Saudi Arabia.
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Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt. and Medical Education Department, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.
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Pediatrics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt. and Pediatrics Department, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
Background:Reproductive health (RH) is a state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters
relating to the reproductive system and to its functions and processes. Reproductive
health care includes having access to a range of good-quality information and
services. Aim of the study: To Study Knowledge of Adolescent Female regarding
their Reproductive Health in Hafr Al Batin University. Design and Methods: A
descriptive study design was carried out at three faculties. Through purposive
sample: 500 female students who were available at the time of data collection.
Data were collected through a self- administered structured questionnaire sheet: It
composed of two main parts: Socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge
about RH matters. Results, and Practice Implications: The present study revealed
that (70.8%) have a fair knowledge and (38.2%) of them have a good knowledge
regarding reproductive health matters. Also, a statistically significant difference
between age and their knowledge, while a highly statistically significant difference
between residence, marital status, family size of them, and their RH knowledge.
The study concluded that more than two third of studied female knowledge
regarding reproductive health matters. The study recommended, develop < /div>
reproductive health education programs for female adolescents to satisfy their
needs and to motivate them. Further researches are needed to explore adolescents'
obstacles for the utilization of reproductive health services
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