Factors affecting students' attitudes towards reproductive health in the north of Iran: Designing an educational program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is essential to empower young people to promote reproductive health (RH) and develop effective educational programs to prevent risky behaviors. This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting students' attitudes towards RH based on the ecological model and then design an educational program.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted on 461 female students aged 18-29 in the north of Iran. This study was done in two stages. In the first stage, factors affecting the attitude towards RH including demographic questionnaire, interpersonal communication skills, family communication pattern, depression, stress and anxiety, body self-image, and self-confidence were determined. In the second stage, an educational program was designed based on the most effect

SUBMITTER: Bakhtiari A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10428581 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature