Knowledge, and practices on sexual and reproductive health among youth trainees attached to youth training centers in Sri Lanka

Knowledge, and practices on sexual and reproductive health among youth trainees attached to youth training centers in Sri Lanka

Abstract Background Sexual and reproductive health is a major concern among adolescents and youth in Sri Lanka. The study was carried out to assess the knowledge, and practices of the youth trainees attached to youth training institutes in Sri Lanka. Methodology A descriptive, cross-sectional study...

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Main Authors:	D. Mataraarachchi, P. V. S. C. Vithana, A. Lokubalasooriya, C. J. Jayasundara, A. S. Suranutha, T. E. A. Pathirana, C. De Silva
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-03-01
Series:	Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
Subjects:	Adolescents Sexual and reproductive health Teenage pregnancy Sexually transmitted disease Family planning
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40834-023-00216-0

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