Title:
Sexual Behaviour among Young People between 10-25 Years in Yemen: a Review of Sexual Reproductive Health Promotion Interventions
Authors:
Al Shaibah, Randa Abdulqader M.
Year:
2013
PAGE:
x, 64
Language:
En
Keywords:
Yemen, MENA, Young People, Sexuality, Risky Behaviour, Health Promotion
Abstract:
Background: Yemen’s population is mostly young, with more than 76% of the population less than 24 years of age (see annex 1). Considering the country's wealth in its evolution and development, this large youth population also has the highest potential for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), which can lead to morbidity and mortality, and has a huge impact in the human capital of Yemen (YNCYS, 2006). Objective: The study identified factors and best-practice interventions that influence risky sexual behaviour (RSB) among young people (10-25 years of age) in order to recommend effective Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) promotion interventions. Methods: Literature review. Results: Factors that influence youth sexual behaviour include: political, policies, poverty, unemployment, religion, culture and gender inequality, limited interventions on health services and school settings, individual characteristics, low education levels, parents, and peers. Consequences of risky sexual behaviours are early pregnancy, unsafe abortions, and untreated STIs and HIV. Yemeni young people lack SRH information and services. The national policies are comprehensive but not sufficiently implemented. School health education activities focusing on increasing knowledge and empowering youth to participate in the discussion, all appear to have little impact on change in behaviour. Conclusion and recommendations: SRH intervention programs targeting young people in Yemen are still not meeting the needs. Therefore there needs to be improved policies, school health, youth-friendly services, and community-based interventions, as well as outreach activities on sexuality education services. Furthermore, research is required to determine risky sexual behaviour among young people and the factors influencing them.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Country:
Yemen
Region:
Middle East
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2013 Al Shaibah
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
N6WXAUncAF_20161103112516426.pdf