ĐÁNH GIÁ HIỆU QUẢ CAN THIỆP VÀ SỰ THAY ĐỔI KIẾN THỨC, THỰC HÀNH CHĂM SÓC SỨC KHỎE SINH SẢN CỦA HỌC SINH NỮ TRUNG HỌC CƠ SỞ TẠI THÀNH PHỐ CẦN THƠ NĂM 2023

Abstract

Background: Adolescent reproductive health care is a significant public health concern worldwide. Research Objective: To evaluate the changes in knowledge and practices regarding reproductive health care among female students after intervention, and to assess the effectiveness of intervention measures at secondary schools in Can Tho city in 2023. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted post-intervention on 300 female students who had reached puberty at secondary schools in Can Tho city. The qualitative study involved 96 participants, including teachers, school health staff, parents, and female students. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, then coded and analyzed using content analysis methods. Results: After 6 months of intervention, the percentage of female students with correct knowledge about the reproductive system and menstruation increased from 6.7% to 58.0% (p<0.001), correct knowledge about conception and gender increased from 53.8% to 75.0% (p<0.001), and knowledge about sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS increased to 70% (p<0.001). The rate of correct reproductive health care practices increased from 50.4% to 76.4%. Feedback from teachers, parents, and students indicated that the intervention measures significantly improved knowledge and practices regarding reproductive health care. Conclusion: Health education interventions significantly improved the knowledge and practices of reproductive health care among female students at secondary schools in Can Tho City.