Women's Perception and Practices Regarding Their Rights in Reproductive Health
Abou Shabana K; Nevin samir Abdel Galel; El-Nazer M; El-Shiek M;
Abstract
Setting: This study was conducted at the outpatient clinic of Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital from 1-12-1999 to 1-12-2000.
Objective: To evaluate women’s perception and practices about their reproductive health rights.
Hypothesis:-The majority of women have negative perception concerning their RRs . There is a difference in the concept and utilization of RRs between women in urban and rural areas . Women’s education affects their concept and utilization of their rights .
Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.
Sampling: One thousand women were randomly selected from all women attending the outpatient clinic.
Method: A structured interview questionnaire was used. It included 50 questions covering 2 parts, the first part assesses demographic data, while the second part was concerned with women's perception and practices regarding their reproductive health rights. On average, 5-8 women were interviewed every day.
Results: The majority of women had positive perception about their rights in reproductive health, while 30% had negative perception related to prohibition of all forms of discrimination against women as female genital mutilation (FGM). A significant association was found between their perceived sexual rights and their demographic characteristics. A significant relationship was detected between women educational level and their awareness and practices regarding early detection of cancer as reproductive rights. However, no significant relation was noticed between women’s educational level and their concept of adolescent health education as a reproductive right.
Recommendations: Encouragement of men's role in active participation as equal partners in reproductive health to empower women toward their reproductive rights. The non-governmental organizations should improve public awareness regarding this issue. To integrate the concept of women's rights in reproductive health into the maternal and neonatal nursing curriculum at AIN shams faculty of nursing .
Objective: To evaluate women’s perception and practices about their reproductive health rights.
Hypothesis:-The majority of women have negative perception concerning their RRs . There is a difference in the concept and utilization of RRs between women in urban and rural areas . Women’s education affects their concept and utilization of their rights .
Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.
Sampling: One thousand women were randomly selected from all women attending the outpatient clinic.
Method: A structured interview questionnaire was used. It included 50 questions covering 2 parts, the first part assesses demographic data, while the second part was concerned with women's perception and practices regarding their reproductive health rights. On average, 5-8 women were interviewed every day.
Results: The majority of women had positive perception about their rights in reproductive health, while 30% had negative perception related to prohibition of all forms of discrimination against women as female genital mutilation (FGM). A significant association was found between their perceived sexual rights and their demographic characteristics. A significant relationship was detected between women educational level and their awareness and practices regarding early detection of cancer as reproductive rights. However, no significant relation was noticed between women’s educational level and their concept of adolescent health education as a reproductive right.
Recommendations: Encouragement of men's role in active participation as equal partners in reproductive health to empower women toward their reproductive rights. The non-governmental organizations should improve public awareness regarding this issue. To integrate the concept of women's rights in reproductive health into the maternal and neonatal nursing curriculum at AIN shams faculty of nursing .
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| Title | Women's Perception and Practices Regarding Their Rights in Reproductive Health | Authors | Abou Shabana K ; Nevin samir Abdel Galel ; El-Nazer M ; El-Shiek M | Issue Date | 2003 | Publisher | Abou Shabana K | Journal | Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 2003 |
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