Reproductive health services utilization and associated factors among university youth students in Ethiopia: A mixed-methods study

Global Epidemiology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9, P. 100195 - 100195

Published: March 6, 2025

Reproductive health services utilization among youth university students is essential for their sexual and reproductive well-being. Despite growing awareness, often face barriers-cultural, social, economic-that limit access to these services. Understanding service patterns associated factors crucial addressing unmet needs, such as limited family planning, maternal care, services, well the lack of resources which affect quality care The study investigated students, aiming provide insights targeted interventions enhanced delivery. We conducted an institutional-based cross-sectional with 768 using a mixed-methods approach. Participants were selected via multistage sampling technique. Data collected through self-administered questionnaire, supplemented by key informant interviews in-depth interviews. Quantitative analysis was performed SPSS version 25, qualitative data transcribed analyzed narratively content analysis. Logistic regression employed identify associations utilization. found that prevalence adequate rate 42.5 % (95 CI: 38.81 - 46.20 %), comparable similar studies in other low- middle-income countries. Key included open discussions about (AOR = 4.1, 95 2.14-7.16), positive attitudes towards 6.03, 3.72-9.75), perceived HIV risk 4.32, 2.39-7.77). Utilization relatively low, only reporting usage. influencing include discussions, risk. Addressing barriers inclusive, youth-friendly peer education programs could significantly improve outcomes.

Language: Английский

Multimodal radiomics and deep learning models for predicting early femoral head deformity in LCPD

European Journal of Radiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 181, P. 111793 - 111793

Published: Oct. 19, 2024

Language: Английский

Academic performance and associated factors among female university students

Global Epidemiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8, P. 100175 - 100175

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

Education serves as a vital instrument for empowering citizens to engage fully in the development process. However, various factors can impact quality and competency of female students higher education. In Ethiopian institutions, proportion is significantly lower than that their male counterparts, highlighting unique challenges faced by females hinder academic success. Understanding these influencing performance essential enhancing educational outcomes promoting greater equity

Language: Английский