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sources of reproductive health information
reproductive health education
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Adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria
lack comprehensive sexual and reproductive health
knowledge, leading to misinformation, misconception
and myths that exposes adolescents to reproductive
health risks. This study assessed the source of
reproductive health information among out-of-school
adolescent girls in Akinyele LGA, Oyo State.
A community-based descriptive cross-sectional study
was conducted among out-of-school adolescent girls
aged 15 to 19 years residing in Akinyele LGA, Ibadan.
Responses to the interviewer-administered semi
structured questionnaire were analyzed using
descriptive statistics.
Mean age was 17.5 ± 1.3 years. More than half 253
(59.8%) had ever sought reproductive health
information. The most-preferred reproductive health
information source was family members 163 (38.5%),
especially mothers 157 (37.1%), however, the most
used source was peers and friends 156 (61.7%).
Reproductive information about abstinence 156
(33.2%), contraceptives 40 (34.8%), and abortion 15
(32.6%) were most sought from peers and friends.
While those on sexual abuse prevention 42 (50.6%)
and STDs testing 8 (36.4%) were most sought from
family members and health workers, respectively.
Sources chosen for reproductive health information
seem to relate to the type of information.
Reproductive health information should be delivered
through the preferred source in order to increase
usage. Efforts should be made to bridge the gaps
between the most-used and most-preferred source.
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