Valoracion de conocimientos en salud sexual y reproductiva en estudiantes universitarios, 2022

Abstract

The objective of the study is to assessment the level of knowledge about sexual and reproductive health of university students. Non-experimental, transversal and descriptive research. The sample is made up of 373 students during the academic period November 2022 - April 2023. A structured questionnaire was used with demographic information, 20 questions about knowledge in sexual health, the measurement scale High Knowledge Level was used: 15 - 20 points, Level of knowledge medium: 10-14 points, Low Knowledge Level: 0 - 9 points, 10 questions on knowledge in reproductive health, a scale was applied High Knowledge Level: 10 - 7 points, Medium Knowledge Level: 4-6 points and Level Low Knowledge: 0 - 3 points. The Google Forms tool and the Excel spreadsheet were used to observe the data. Conclusion, in relation to sexual health they have reached a high level of knowledge similar to reproductive health. It is striking when consulting about the source of information about sexuality, the respondents established that 57% search on the Internet, 37% from a medical consultation, and 6% from friends. Regarding the age range of beginning of active sexual life: 17% declared starting between 13-16 years old, 46% between 17-20 years old, 3% from 21 years old onwards, 17% have not started their sexual life and 17% abstained from responding. It was observed in the sample that 40% are in a stable relationship, while 60% stated the opposite.