Effect of a digital intervention on sexual and reproductive health knowledge, behaviour, and service uptake among university youths in Lagos, Nigeria: a quasi-experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Youths in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Nigeria, face significant barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services because of limited awareness, confidentiality concerns, restrictive policies, and provider attitudes. These barriers contribute to poor SRH knowledge and high rates of HIV infection, unintended pregnancies, and unsafe sexual practices. Digital interventions offer a promising approach to improve SRH outcomes, but evidence of their effectiveness in Nigerian university settings remains limited. This study assessed the impact of a mobile health (mHealth), internet-based, comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) intervention on SRH knowledge, sexual behavior, and service utilization among university students in Lagos, Nigeria.

SUBMITTER: Chima-Oduko AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752187 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature