Balancing youth friendliness of sexual and reproductive health service delivery and service utilisation among Ghanaian youth

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter One: Introduction
• Background to the Study
• Statement of the Problem
• Purpose of the Study
• Research Questions
• Objectives of the Study
• Significance of the Study
• Scope of the Study
• Limitations of the Study
• Definition of Terms
• Chapter Two: Literature Review
• Conceptual Framework
• Reproductive Health
• Youth Friendly Reproductive Health Services
• Factors Influencing Utilization of Reproductive Health Services
• Socio-cultural Factors
• Economic Factors
• Health System Factors
• Previous Studies on Youth Friendly Reproductive Health Services
• Chapter Three: Research Methodology
• Research Design
• Study Area
• Population
• Sampling Techniques
• Data Collection Methods
• Questionnaire Administration
• Focus Group Discussions
• Key Informant Interviews
• Data Analysis Techniques
• Chapter Four: Presentation and Analysis of Data
• Socio-demographic Characteristics of Respondents
• Knowledge of Reproductive Health Services
• Attitude towards Reproductive Health Services
• Utilization of Reproductive Health Services
• Factors Influencing Utilization of Reproductive Health Services
• Chapter Five: Discussion of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations
• Discussion of Findings
• Conclusion
• Recommendations

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to assess the youth-friendliness of sexual and reproductive health service delivery and the utilization of reproductive health services in the Kwadaso Sub-Metro District of Ghana. It examines the factors influencing the utilization of these services by young people.

• Youth-friendliness of sexual and reproductive health services
• Factors influencing the utilization of reproductive health services
• Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding reproductive health
• The role of socio-cultural factors in reproductive health service utilization
• The impact of health system factors on access to reproductive health services

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One provides an introduction to the study, outlining the background, statement of the problem, purpose, research questions, objectives, significance, scope, limitations, and definition of key terms. Chapter Two presents a comprehensive literature review, exploring the conceptual framework, reproductive health, youth-friendly reproductive health services, factors influencing service utilization, and previous studies in this area. Chapter Three details the research methodology, including the research design, study area, population, sampling techniques, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques. Chapter Four presents and analyzes the collected data, focusing on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of reproductive health services, attitudes towards these services, utilization patterns, and factors influencing utilization. Chapter Five discusses the findings, draws conclusions, and provides recommendations based on the study's results.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key terms and focus topics of this research include youth-friendly reproductive health services, sexual and reproductive health, service utilization, knowledge, attitudes, practices, socio-cultural factors, health system factors, Kwadaso Sub-Metro District, Ghana.