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      Migrant Women’s Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study 

      Loganathan, Tharani; Chan, Zhie X.; Smalen, Allard W. de; Pocock, Nicola Suyin (2020-07-26)

      Abstract Providing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to migrant workers is key to fulfilling sustainable developmental goals. This study aims to explore key informants’ views on the provision of SRH services for migrant women in Malaysia, exploring the provision of SRH education, contraception, abortion, antenatal and delivery, as well as the management of gender-based violence. In-depth interviews of 44 stakeholders were conducted from July 2018 to July 2019. Data were thematically analysed. Migrant workers that fall pregnant are ...
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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 ...
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      Validation of the Questionnaire on Sexual and Reproductive Health Literacy for Adolescents Age 15 to 19 Years in Lao People's Democratic Republic 

      Vongxay, Viengnakhone; Thongmixay, Souksamone; Stoltenborg, Lianne; Inthapanyo, Amphone; Sychareun, Vanphanom; Chaleunvong, Kongmany; Essink, Dirk Rombout (2022-03-08)

      BACKGROUND:Beyond sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge, it is sexual and reproductive health literacy (SRHL) that reflects the capacity to deal with sexuality. Many interventions have been conducted to increase SRH knowledge in adolescents, but SRHL has rarely been measured, and a well-validated tool is needed to measure it. Objective: This study aimed to validate a tool to measure adolescent SRHL. METHODS:Reliability, validity, and cultural equivalence were investigated using data from expert consultations, cognitive interviews, and ...