Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Reproductive health education plays a crucial role in informing young adults about essential aspects of fertility and sexual health, impacting decisions that affect their long‐term health and well‐being. This study aims to assess the level of fertility awareness and reproductive health knowledge among young adults, focusing on their understanding of contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and common reproductive misconceptions. We conducted a cross‐sectional study involving 220 young adults from various urban educational institutions. Participants completed a structured questionnaire assessing their knowledge across multiple domains of reproductive health. Data analysis included calculating odds ratios, confidence intervals and p‐values to determine the statistical significance of the findings. Out of 220 participants, a significant proportion demonstrated a satisfactory understanding of contraceptive methods (73.6%). However, knowledge gaps were apparent in areas such as STI prevention (62.7% correct) and fertility misconceptions (56.8% correct), with an odds ratio of 1.87 indicating disparities in knowledge levels among the population. The study highlighted a critical need for enhanced educational interventions tailored to address these gaps effectively. While young adults show a reasonable grasp of some reproductive health aspects, substantial deficiencies exist, particularly regarding STI prevention and accurate fertility knowledge. These findings underscore the necessity for targeted educational programs that provide comprehensive and accurate reproductive health information to improve overall knowledge and enable informed health decisions.
How to cite this article:
Gogineni Divya Chowdary, Valluri Sowmya Choudri and Nimma Pooja Reddy. Cross‐Sectional Study of Fertility Awareness and Reproductive Health Knowledge Among Young Adults.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.10.557.561
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.10.557.561