Sexual and Reproductive Health Literacy and Service Utilization Among Young People in Southwest Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young people encounter numerous health challenges, including sexual and reproductive health (SRH) problems. Poor SRH literacy plays a key role in young people's risky sexual behavior, which can lead to untoward SRH-related health outcomes.

Objectives

This study assessed the level of SRH literacy and SRH service utilization among in-school and out-of-school young people in Osun state, southwest Nigeria.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study among 1,096 young people aged 15-24 in two universities and one community in Osun state. Respondents were selected using a multi-stage sampling process. A structured questionnaire incorporating the health literacy questionnaire (HLQ) was used to collect data, which was analyzed using descriptive and inferential stat

SUBMITTER: Olajubu AO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12847649 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature