Subha Ray PhD , Shailendra Kumar Mishra PhD , Bhubon Mohan Das MSc
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Data on socio-demographic characteristics, SRH awareness, attitudes and practices were collected using pretested questionnaires.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Rural and urban boys differed significantly (<em>P</em> <u><</u> 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.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Awareness of SRH issues was found to be associated with responsible sexual behaviours among adolescents. 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Sexual and reproductive health issues among rural and urban adolescent boys of eastern India
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.
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.
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