This study has been done to determine the information level of the university students about the reproductive and sexual health , the factors which effect them and the expectations of the students from the service.
1202 students from the first and fourth grades of Education Faculty, Engineering Faculty, Science and Letters Faculty and Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences of Inönü University were involved in the study scope. The information was obtained through survey in the study which has a cross-sectional characteristic. Chi- square test was used in statistical evaluation. The research was done with 1202 students; 56.2% of them were males and 43.8% of them were females. The average age of the students was 21,5±2,24. It was determined that half of the students had information about reproductive and sexual health. Half of the students were found to have sufficient information about the reproductive and sexual health. The information level of students varied in terms of their ages, the faculties they attend and the places they live. The ratio of the students who recieved service was low. As the age of the students increased and they became upper class students, their information level increased. The students lacked of information about the reproductive health. At the end of this study, educative brochures about reproductive health were prepared and given to students of the university. It has been suggested that a Reproductive Health Centre should be founded, consultancy and education should be given permanently.
Key Words: Adolescent, University Students, Reproductive Health, Reproductive Health Service.
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