January 2023
Dr. P.V.S.C. Vithana
Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
Knowledge and practices on sexual and reproductive health among youth trainees attached to youth training centres in Sri Lanka
Abstract
A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among youth trainees attached to youth training centres in Sri Lanka to assess knowledge and practices related to sexual and reproductive health. The study included 425 participants selected using random sampling, with data collected using a self-administered questionnaire.
Research Type
Research Study
Primary Investigator
Dr. P.V.S.C. Vithana
Consultant Community Physician
Adolescent and Youth Health Unit
Family Health Bureau
Co-Investigators
1. Dr. D. Mataraarachchi
2. Dr. A. Lokubalasooriya
3. Dr. C. J. Jayasundara
4. Dr. A. S. Suranutha
5. Dr. T. E. A. Pathirana
6. Dr. C. De Silva
Methodology
Study design: Descriptive cross-sectional study
Study setting: Youth training centres
Study population: Youth trainees attached to youth training centres
Sample size: 425
Sampling technique: Random sampling
Study tool: Self-administered questionnaire
Publication
Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
Published Year
2023
Article
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40834-023-00216-0
Citation
Knowledge and practices on sexual and reproductive health among youth trainees attached to youth training centers in Sri Lanka. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, 8, 18 (2023).
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40834-023-00216-0
Research Document
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1--L_YZOBK8wrub5qZ9d70fnoK2OHuLBp/view
Index Sheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15J6B8uWQA1_ZY6H-4lgQiN-SKUnD8jpicJQSESA57sI/edit
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Research Study
Primary Investigator
Dr. P.V.S.C. Vithana
Consultant Community Physician
Adolescent and Youth Health Unit
Family Health Bureau
Co-Investigators
1. Dr. D. Mataraarachchi
2. Dr. A. Lokubalasooriya
3. Dr. C. J. Jayasundara
4. Dr. A. S. Suranutha
5. Dr. T. E. A. Pathirana
6. Dr. C. De Silva
Methodology
Study design: Descriptive cross-sectional study
Study setting: Youth training centres
Study population: Youth trainees attached to youth training centres
Sample size: 425
Sampling technique: Random sampling
Study tool: Self-administered questionnaire
Publication
Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
Published Year
2023
Article
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40834-023-00216-0
Citation
Knowledge and practices on sexual and reproductive health among youth trainees attached to youth training centers in Sri Lanka. Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, 8, 18 (2023).
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40834-023-00216-0
Research Document
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1--L_YZOBK8wrub5qZ9d70fnoK2OHuLBp/view
Index Sheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15J6B8uWQA1_ZY6H-4lgQiN-SKUnD8jpicJQSESA57sI/edit