Browsing by Author "Broerse, Jacqueline E. W."

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      Perceived barriers in accessing sexual and reproductive health services for youth in Lao People's Democratic Republic 

      Thongmixay, Souksamone; Essink, Dirk Rombout; Greeuw, Tim de; Vongxay, Viengnakhone; Sychareun, Vanphanom; Broerse, Jacqueline E. W. (2019-10-29)

      Background: Sexual activity during youth is common in Lao PDR. However, young people seldom utilize sexual and reproductive health services and subsequently suffer from poor sexual and reproductive health. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the barriers perceived by youth that prevent their access to sexual and reproductive health services. Methods: Twenty-nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 participants aged 15–25 years, from urban and rural areas. A vignette was used during interviews with those who had ...
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      Sexual and reproductive health literacy of school adolescents in Lao PDR 

      Vongxay, Viengnakhone; Albers, Femke; Thongmixay, Souksamone; Thongsombath, Maliphone; Broerse, Jacqueline E. W.; Sychareun, Vanphanom; Essink, Dirk Rombout (2019-01-16)

      Rationale: Adolescent pregnancy in Lao PDR is the highest in Southeast Asia. It leads to negative health and social consequences in young people. It is anticipated that this problem is partly caused by limited sexual and reproductive health literacy (SRHL), leading to poor sexual and reproductive health (SRH) decisions. Based on the concept of health literacy, SRHL goes beyond knowledge and behavior and is the self-perceived ability of an individual to access the needed information, understand the information, appraise and apply the information ...