Fayoum University Students Perception Regarding Reproductive Health

Abstract

Background: Reproductive health is important component of general health, it was a prerequisite for social, economic and human development. Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess Fayoum university student perception regarding reproductive health. Design: A descriptive study design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at the faculty of tourism and hotels and the faculty of Dar Aluloom at Fayoum university. Sample: A purposive sample of (200) female students according certain criteria; female age 18-20 years and at the first academic year. Tools of data collection: two tools was used for data collection. A structured questionnaire sheet to assess knowledge of female regarding Reproductive health and attitude rating scale to assess attitude of female regarding Reproductive health. Results: The study revealed that the47% had good level of knowledge about Reproductive health, 43% had average level, and 10% had poor level of knowledge all study group had a positive attitude towards Reproductive health. there was a statistical significant difference in knowledge score between different income level, mother occupation and father education with lower score among students had enough income, and students whose mother were manual work, and their fathers were illiterate. Conclusion. Near eighty percent of study group had knowledge about elements, aim of Reproductive health and women rights, near half of study group had good level of knowledge about reproductive health. On the other hand there was no statistical significant difference in knowledge score between different residence, mother education, and father occupation. and total attitude about Reproductive health. Recommendation: develop reproductive health educational programs target to female university students, further researches to assess and investigate female barriers for utilization of Reproductive health services.