29Aug 2017

ADOLESCENTS' UTILIZATION OF WEBSITES AS A SOURCE OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INFORMATION.

  • Lecturer of Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Science, University of Hafr Al Batin, KSA.
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Adolescence is a transitional phase of growth and development between childhood and adulthood among ages 10 and 24 with an estimated 1.2 billion adolescents alive today, the world is experiencing the largest adolescent population in history. The present study aimed to explore adolescents? utilization of Websites as a source of reproductive health information. An exploratory descriptive study was conducted at College of Applied Medical Science and College of science, University of Hafr Al Batin, KSA, through systematic random technique.Data were collected through one tool: Tool 1: A questionnaire sheet was developed to collect the necessary data. It entailed three sections: Section I: Socio-demographic characteristics. Section II: Media available at home. Section III: Reproductive health related topics. Results of the study illustrated that Internet is the first choice of source of reproductive health information to explore sensitive topics online. The students agreed that information easily accessed, private and the quality of information was more than expected. Most girls did access such topics related to adolescents? such as pregnancy, menstruation, contraception. The study concluded that, Internet may offer opportunities for identifying reproductive health information among adolescents. Also the study provides a useful snapshot of current adolescent searching patterns and enhancing educators\' knowledge are likely to encounter such as spelling and medical terms.

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[Randa Mohammed Abo Baker. (2017); ADOLESCENTS' UTILIZATION OF WEBSITES AS A SOURCE OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INFORMATION. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (Aug). 1929-1940] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

Dr. Randa Mohammed Abo Baker
Lecturer of Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Science, University of Hafr Al Batin, KSA

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/5258      
DOI URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/5258

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