Articles Vol. 64 No. tiếng Anh 22/12/2023

16. ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ON STUDENTS IN TIEN HUNG HIGH SCHOOL, DONG HUNG, THAI BINH IN 2023

Tran Quoc Thang1, Dinh Thi Van2, Tran Thi Ly3
1 Institute of Community Health
2 Dong Hung district Medical Center
3 Hanoi Lung Hospital
Corresponding author: dinhthivan100779@gmail.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v64i13.917
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Keywords
Knowledge, attitudes, practices, adolescent reproductive health, associated factors.
Abstract

Background: Reproductive health of adolescents is a critical issue in Vietnam. Improving knowledge on this subject, attitude toward practicing safe intercourse can prevent reproductive health issues, such as HIV/AIDS, unwanted pregnancy, abortion… and enhance adolescent health in general.

Objective: Explore the associated factors on knowledge, attitude and practice toward adolescent reproductive health of students in Tien Hung high school, Dong Hung ward, Thai Binh in 2023.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were collected from 306 students by selfadministered questionnaire. Epidata 3.1 was used for data import, and data analysis was conducted by SPSS 14.0.

Results: Knowledge, attitude and practice toward reproductive health of students associated with: (1) Attendance at adolescent reproductive health education sessions; (2) Sharing information regarding adolescent reproductive health with relatives/friends; (3) Seeking help from health practitioners/ school. These factors are statistically significant (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Family members and school administrators should enhance their supports and disclosure, and organize educational programs on adolescent reproductive health for students.

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