title: Young women's reproductive health survey.
abstract: A survey of reproductive health issues was conducted on 15 year old Hutt Valley secondary school girls by means of a self-administered anonymous questionnaire. The prevalence of sexual intercourse in the sample was 29%. Sixteen percent of the sexually active respondents used no method of contraception. Knowledge of reproductive health facts and contraception was poor both amongst sexually experienced and inexperienced respondents. Twenty-six percent relied on peers for this information, with mothers, teachers and books being other important sources cited. Respondents requested more information on sexually transmitted diseases, contraception and sexual relationships. Most would like this information more readily accessible. Preferred sources of information mentioned were: parents, books, films/videos, family planning clinics and friends.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Health, Wellington School of Medicine, Wellington Hospital.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D003075:Coitus; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D009520:New Zealand; D012736:Sex Education / Q000379:methods; D012725:Sexual Behavior