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Archives   2009

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   21,  Number   3

TITLE:   Are they willing to provide adolescents reproductive health services?: Basic Health Staff's perspectives in Myanmar.
AUTHOR:   Myo Myo Mon; Saw Saw; Theingi Myint; Yin Thet Nu Oo; Wai Wai Myint; San San Aye; Pyone Thuzar Nge
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2009; 21(3): 138-143
ABSTRACT:   This study aimed to inquire the health providers’ knowledge, perception and problems encountered in providing Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) services. A cross-sectional study employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches was conducted in two townships where ARH corners have been launched. All Basic Health Staff (BHS) were requested to answer a pre-tested, structured questionnaire. Four focus group discussions, 8 in-depth interviews and 4 key informant interviews were conducted. Duration of total service of BHS varied from less than one year to 40 years (median-7 years). About 67% of BHS got ARH training and 44%, 56%, 59% and 85% had high level of knowledge on reproductive physiology, adolescent pregnancy, contraception and HIV/AIDS issues, respectively. Adolescent child birth and abortions were mentioned as common ARH problems within their community. More than half agreed to provide Reproductive Health (RH) information to the adolescents hoping that it could prevent the ARH problems. However, some worried that providing RH knowledge might lead adolescents to promiscuity. About half stated that it should not be informed to adolescents under 15 years of age. Most providers were reluctant to give contraceptive knowledge to unmarried adolescents. Seventy-one percent had experience of providing ARH services of which 32% encountered some problems such as difficulty in recruiting adolescents, reluctance of adolescents to listen RH talks and unwillingness of parents, teachers and village leaders. Providers should be encouraged to impart reproductive health information to all adolescents regardless of the age and marital status.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Reproductive Medicine. Health Services. Staffs, Medical.
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