Sexual and reproductive health services utilization and its predictors among students in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Getachew Asmare Adella
,
Yibeltal Assefa
,
Gizachew Ambaw Kassie
,
Molalegn Mesele Gesese
,
Endeshaw Chekol Abebe
,
Denekew Tenaw Anley
,
Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie
,
Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu
Abstract
Background & Aim: Students are the most vulnerable group for reproductive health problems due to their inclination to be engaged in risky sexual behavior. The present study sought to determine the pooled prevalence of sexual and reproductive health service utilization and its determinant factors among students in Ethiopia.
Methods & Materials: PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, EMBASE, and the Ethiopian University online library were searched. The review took place between November 15, 2022, and December 15, 2022. Data were extracted using Microsoft Excel and analyzed using STATA statistical software version 14. The pooled prevalence of sexual and reproductive health service utilization was computed with 95% CI, whereas a log odds ratio was used to declare the statistical significance between associated factors and sexual and reproductive health service utilization.
Results: There were 1520 research articles retrieved, but 18 articles with 12,338 participants were met the inclusion criteria and included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The pooled estimates of sexual and reproductive health service utilization among students was 42.606% (95% CI: 32.917%–52.295%; I2 = 88.3%). Discussion with families/friends (OR=3.033, 95% CI=2.217-4.150, P-value<0.001, I2=75%) and knowledge (OR=2.215, 95%CI=1.105-4.515, P-value=0.025, I2= 85%) were predictors of sexual and reproductive health service utilization among students.
Conclusion: In relation to the data from the studies under analysis, below half percent of students in Ethiopia utilized sexual and reproductive health services. Further health education and communication are crucial to improving knowledge about sexual and reproductive health services among students in Ethiopia.
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36. Dida N, Darega B, Takele A. Reproductive health services utilization and its associated factors among Madawalabu University students, Southeast Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. BMC Research Notes. 2015 Dec;8(1):1-8.
37. Abate AT, Ayisa AA. Reproductive health services utilization and its associated factors among secondary school youths in Woreta town, South Gondar, North West Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Research Notes. 2019 Dec;12(1):1-7.
38. Atnafu A, Kebede A, AssefaTessema G, Emiru K, Berihun T, Asmamaw T, Habitu YA. Sexual and reproductive health services utilization and associated factors among university students, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Gynecology and Women’s Health. 2019;15(555915):1-9.
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48. Diress G, Addisu A, Giza M. HIV testing service utilization and its association with HIV-related knowledge among students in higher education institutions in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Public Health. 2023 Apr;31(4):603-12.
49. Ninsiima LR, Chiumia IK, Ndejjo R. Factors influencing access to and utilisation of youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review. Reproductive Health. 2021 Dec;18(1):1-7.
50. Chawhanda C, Levin J, Ibisomi L. Factors associated with sexual and reproductive health service utilization in high migration communities in six Southern African countries. BMC Public Health. 2022 Dec;22(1):1-5.
51. Violita F, Hadi EN. Determinants of adolescent reproductive health service utilization by senior high school students in Makassar, Indonesia. BMC Public Health. 2019 Dec;19(1):1-7.
52. Abraham G, Yitbarek K, Morankar SN. Determinants of adolescents reproductive health service utilization in Ethiopia: a systematic review of quantitative evidence. Adolescent health, medicine, and therapeutics. 2019;10:49-58.
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Asmare Adella G, Assefa Y, Ambaw Kassie G, Mesele Gesese M, Chekol Abebe E, Tenaw Anley D, Asmamaw Dejenie T, Atnafu Gebeyehu N. Sexual and reproductive health services utilization and its predictors among students in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. NPT. 2023;10(3):176-189.
