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Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Utilization and Associated Factors among College Students at West Arsi Zone in Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Joint Authors
Wachamo, Demelash
Tegene, Yadessa
Tibeso, Abdisa
Washo, Assefa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-08-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Background.
Young people are challenged with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) problems due to limited access to services and information.
It contributes a high burden of sexually transmitted disease, unsafe abortion, and premature mortality, especially in low-income countries like Ethiopia.
Hence, this study aimed at assessing the SRH service utilization and associated factors among college students at West Arsi Zone in Oromia region, Ethiopia.
Methods.
Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 519 randomly selected college students from January 01, 2019, up to April 30, 2019.
Data were collected through self-administered pretested questionnaires.
Data entry and analysis for descriptive and logistic regression models were performed by using SPSS (version 23).
The result was declared as statistically significant at p < 0.05.
Results.
The utilization of at least one SRH service in the last twelve months was seen in 304 (58.6%) students.
Mainly information and counseling (81.3%), voluntary testing and counseling for HIV (80.6%), condom service (37.2%), pregnancy test (35.5%), family planning services (33.2%), and abortion care services (26.0%) were most frequently utilized.
The students’ aged between 20 and 24 years [AOR = 2.05, 95% CI: 1.38–3.06], female students [AOR = 1.92, 95% CI: 1.30–2.82], those not living with family [AOR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.05–2.26], those who discussed about SRH with family/friends [AOR = 1.92, 95% CI: 1.31–2.82], and those who participated in school clubs [AOR = 1.75, 95% CI: 1.19, 2.58] more frequently used SRH service compared with their counterparts.
Conclusions.
The utilization of SRH services was low when compared with other studies and needs improvements to tackle RH-related problems.
It requires pertinent health education and the SRH club at higher educational institutions is crucial.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wachamo, Demelash& Tegene, Yadessa& Tibeso, Abdisa& Washo, Assefa. 2020. Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Utilization and Associated Factors among College Students at West Arsi Zone in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1213857
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wachamo, Demelash…[et al.]. Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Utilization and Associated Factors among College Students at West Arsi Zone in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. The Scientific World Journal No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1213857
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wachamo, Demelash& Tegene, Yadessa& Tibeso, Abdisa& Washo, Assefa. Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Utilization and Associated Factors among College Students at West Arsi Zone in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. The Scientific World Journal. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1213857
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1213857