The Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Batwa Adolescents in Kisoro District Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.

BACKGROUND: Adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs are crucial and meeting such needs presents with a unique challenge among minority and marginalized populations, such as the Batwa of southwestern Uganda. OBJECTIVE: The study investigated the factors influencing utilization SRH amo...

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Main Authors: Kyambade, Robert, Nwankwo, Chinenye Mercy, Tamu, Munezero J.B., Okafor, Christiana
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Published: Kabale University 2024
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author Kyambade, Robert
Nwankwo, Chinenye Mercy
Tamu, Munezero J.B.
Okafor, Christiana
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Nwankwo, Chinenye Mercy
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description BACKGROUND: Adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs are crucial and meeting such needs presents with a unique challenge among minority and marginalized populations, such as the Batwa of southwestern Uganda. OBJECTIVE: The study investigated the factors influencing utilization SRH among Batwa minority adolescents in Kisoro district. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was adopted, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data was collected from a random sample of 241 adolescents from a target population of 608 aged 10–18 years using validated interviewer-administered questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key Informants interviews. Qualitative data were coded into themes and analyzed thematically, while quantitative data was analyzed using frequencies, Chi-square tests, and multinomial logistic regression. RESULTS: The majority of adolescents (59.3%, CI: 52.84 - 65.60), were aware of the voluntary counseling services provided, 76.8% (CI: 70.91 - 81.94) were aware of family planning services, but 53.5% (CI: 47.01 - 59.95) were not aware of SHR related issues. About 44.8% (CI: 38.24 - 51.36) had visited health facility once in the past year, while 55.2% (CI: 48.67 - 61.57) had never utilized adolescent SRH. Furthermore, 71.8% (CI: 65.43 - 77.47) were aware of adolescent-friendly SRH services. Factors associated with SRH service utilization included education (p = 0.029), source of medical services (p< 0.001), and proximity to health facilities (p < 0.001). Findings from the multinomial logistic regression showed that SRH services utilization was associated with an increased odd of distance to health facilities (OR 3.74, 95% CI: 1.86 - 7.53). CONCLUSION: The study highlights high levels of SRH services awareness but low levels of utilization among Batwa adolescents. Strategic planning of reproductive health service programs in Batwa communities is strongly recommended to enhance accessibility, service ownership and utilization.
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spelling oai:idr.kab.ac.ug:20.500.12493-23442024-10-23T00:01:49Z The Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Batwa Adolescents in Kisoro District Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study. Kyambade, Robert Nwankwo, Chinenye Mercy Tamu, Munezero J.B. Okafor, Christiana Sexual Reproductive Health Batwa Adolescents Marginalized Populations Services Utilization BACKGROUND: Adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs are crucial and meeting such needs presents with a unique challenge among minority and marginalized populations, such as the Batwa of southwestern Uganda. OBJECTIVE: The study investigated the factors influencing utilization SRH among Batwa minority adolescents in Kisoro district. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was adopted, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data was collected from a random sample of 241 adolescents from a target population of 608 aged 10–18 years using validated interviewer-administered questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key Informants interviews. Qualitative data were coded into themes and analyzed thematically, while quantitative data was analyzed using frequencies, Chi-square tests, and multinomial logistic regression. RESULTS: The majority of adolescents (59.3%, CI: 52.84 - 65.60), were aware of the voluntary counseling services provided, 76.8% (CI: 70.91 - 81.94) were aware of family planning services, but 53.5% (CI: 47.01 - 59.95) were not aware of SHR related issues. About 44.8% (CI: 38.24 - 51.36) had visited health facility once in the past year, while 55.2% (CI: 48.67 - 61.57) had never utilized adolescent SRH. Furthermore, 71.8% (CI: 65.43 - 77.47) were aware of adolescent-friendly SRH services. Factors associated with SRH service utilization included education (p = 0.029), source of medical services (p< 0.001), and proximity to health facilities (p < 0.001). Findings from the multinomial logistic regression showed that SRH services utilization was associated with an increased odd of distance to health facilities (OR 3.74, 95% CI: 1.86 - 7.53). CONCLUSION: The study highlights high levels of SRH services awareness but low levels of utilization among Batwa adolescents. Strategic planning of reproductive health service programs in Batwa communities is strongly recommended to enhance accessibility, service ownership and utilization. 2024-10-22T12:36:34Z 2024-10-22T12:36:34Z 2024 Article Kyambade, Robert et al. (2024). The Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Batwa Adolescents in Kisoro District Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study. Kabale: Kabale University. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2344 en application/pdf Kabale University
spellingShingle Sexual Reproductive Health
Batwa Adolescents
Marginalized Populations
Services Utilization
Kyambade, Robert
Nwankwo, Chinenye Mercy
Tamu, Munezero J.B.
Okafor, Christiana
The Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Batwa Adolescents in Kisoro District Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.
title The Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Batwa Adolescents in Kisoro District Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.
title_full The Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Batwa Adolescents in Kisoro District Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.
title_fullStr The Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Batwa Adolescents in Kisoro District Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.
title_full_unstemmed The Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Batwa Adolescents in Kisoro District Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.
title_short The Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Batwa Adolescents in Kisoro District Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.
title_sort factors associated with utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among batwa adolescents in kisoro district uganda a cross sectional study
topic Sexual Reproductive Health
Batwa Adolescents
Marginalized Populations
Services Utilization
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2344
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