Exploring contraceptive knowledge and sexual behavior among high school students in a middle-income country: a cross-sectional study in Tunisia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In today's post-revolution era, with demographic, cultural, and social changes, Tunisian society is witnessing several transformations: There's a rise in young single mothers and early sexual activity. A quarter of the population comprises young Tunisians who struggle with limited access to education and healthcare. Only 19.1% know how to prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), and 16% lack access to contraception. This insufficient sexual health knowledge exposes them to risks such as STDs, unintended teenage pregnancies, unsafe abortions, infertility, and even death. This study aims to assess young Tunisians' understanding of contraception, sexual behavior, information-seeking methods, and STD prevention.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey involving 100 high

SUBMITTER: Toumi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12462256 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature