THỰC TRẠNG KIẾN THỨC VÀ THỰC HÀNH CHĂM SÓC SỨC KHỎE SINH SẢN CỦA HỌC SINH NỮ ĐÃ DẬY THÌ Ở CÁC TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC CƠ SỞ THÀNH PHỐ CẦN THƠ

Abstract

Background: Adolescent reproductive health care is a globally recognized public health issue. Research Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of accurate knowledge and practices regarding reproductive health, and factors influencing these among pubescent female students. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 835 pubescent female students from lower secondary schools in Can Tho City, using cluster sampling. Results: The prevalence of accurate reproductive health knowledge among pubescent female students was 39.8%, with 50.4% demonstrating correct health practices. Significant correlations were found between accurate reproductive health knowledge and age group (p<0.001), grade level (p<0.001), maternal education level (p=0.011), and family economic status (p=0.02). Significant associations were also noted between correct reproductive health practices and grade level (p=0.001), maternal education level (p<0.001), and general reproductive health knowledge (p<0.001). Conclusion: The study highlights limitations in the reproductive health knowledge and practices among pubescent female students in lower secondary schools in Can Tho City. Significant correlations exist between reproductive health knowledge and age group, grade level, maternal education level, and family economic status. Correct reproductive health practices are closely associated with grade level, maternal education level, and general reproductive health knowledge.