Sexual and reproductive health issues among rural and urban adolescent boys of eastern India

IF 0.6 4区医学 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Journal of Mens Health Pub Date : 2012-06-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jomh.2012.01.004

Subha Ray PhD , Shailendra Kumar Mishra PhD , Bhubon Mohan Das MSc

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Abstract

Background

Adolescent boys in India constitute a large group with unmet sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs. However, their problems and needs are poorly addressed by researchers and policy makers. Socio-demographic factors are considered to enrich the SRH knowledge and awareness of adolescents and to shape their behaviours. The present study investigated SRH awareness, attitudes and practices among adolescent males by place of residence and age. Furthermore, the study aimed to understand the socio-demographic correlates of SRH awareness and behaviours among them.

Methods

The study sample constituted 220 adolescent boys from rural (101) and urban (119) areas. These boys all belonged to a Bengali-speaking Hindu ethnic group. Data on socio-demographic characteristics, SRH awareness, attitudes and practices were collected using pretested questionnaires.

Results

Rural and urban boys differed significantly (P < 0.05) in their sexual attitudes and practices. Place of residence and exposure to media were found to be significant predictors of sexual activity among adolescents. Urban boys were significantly less likely to be involved in penetrative sexual activity (OR = 0.42) compared to rural ones.

Conclusion

Awareness of SRH issues was found to be associated with responsible sexual behaviours among adolescents. Media, along with schools, had an important role in educating adolescent boys on SRH issues and in promoting healthy sexual behaviours among them.

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印度东部农村和城市青少年男孩的性健康和生殖健康问题

背景:印度的青春期男孩构成了一个未满足性健康和生殖健康(SRH)需求的庞大群体。然而，他们的问题和需求没有得到科学家和决策者的重视。社会人口因素被认为可以丰富青少年的性健康和生殖健康知识和意识，并影响他们的行为。本研究调查了不同居住地和年龄的青少年男性对性生殖健康的认识、态度和行为。此外，本研究旨在了解他们的性健康意识和行为的社会人口学相关性。方法选取农村(101)和城市(119)地区的220名青春期男孩作为研究对象。这些男孩都属于说孟加拉语的印度教族群。使用预测问卷收集社会人口特征、性健康和生殖健康意识、态度和做法的数据。结果农村和城市男孩差异显著(P <0.05)在性态度和性行为方面的差异。居住地和接触媒体是青少年性行为的重要预测因素。城市男孩参与插入性行为的可能性明显低于农村男孩(OR = 0.42)。结论青少年性健康与生殖健康意识与负责任的性行为相关。媒体与学校一道，在教育青春期男孩了解性健康和生殖健康问题以及在他们中间促进健康的性行为方面发挥了重要作用。

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Journal of Mens Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

CiteScore

0.90

自引率

28.60%

发文量

153

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： JOMH is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal. JOMH publishes cutting-edge advances in a wide range of diseases and conditions, including diagnostic procedures, therapeutic management strategies, and innovative clinical research in gender-based biology. It also addresses sexual disparities in health, life expectancy, lifestyle and behaviors and so on. Scientists are encouraged to publish their experimental, theoretical, and descriptive studies and observations in as much detail as possible.