Medical and Social Aspects of Reproductive Health of Students
https://doi.org/10.52420/umj.24.1.83
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Abstract
Introduction. The priority in preserving and maintaining the health of the nation is the protection of the reproductive health (RH) of citizens, the formation of favorable conditions for starting a family and having children.
The purpose of the study is to identify the attitude of students during higher education towards reproductive health and childbearing.
Materials and methods. The study was conducted among 1 419 students (306 men (21,6 %) and 1 113 women (78,4 %)) by anonymous questioning. The work uses the sociological method, the method of descriptive statistics.
Results and discussion. 639/1 419 (45,0) %) of the students noted the presence of chronic diseases. The respondents’ positive focus on improving their health was revealed (1 391/1 419 (98,0 %)) mainly through sports, weight control, etc. Among the respondents who had sexual relations (960/1 419 (67,7 %), 720/960 (75,0 %) people are aware of the ways of safe sexual behavior and use them in life, which prevents the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It has been established that the majority of people plan to start their families between the ages of 24 and 27; prior to starting a family, it is essential for 951/1 419 (67,0 %) students to gain self-sufficiency. 809/1 419 (57,0 %) of the respondents want to have two children. The Internet is a popular source of information on RH issues among young people. It is important to develop and implement educational programs to conduct educational seminars aimed at gaining knowledge about RH and STI prevention.
Conclusions. Most of the students take care of their health, have a positive attitude towards starting a family and childbearing.
About the Authors
E. P. Gurkovskaya
Ural State Medical University
Russian Federation
Competing Interests:
Russian Federation
Evgenia P. Gurkovskaya — Candidate of Sciences (Medicine), Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Dermatovenereology and Life Safety, Institute of Clinical Medicine
Ekaterinburg
Competing Interests:
Marina A. Ufimtseva is an editorial board member of Ural Medical Journal, and they did not participate in reviewing the material or making a decision about its publication. The other authors declare the absence of obvious or potential conflicts of interest.
E. V. Fedorova
Ural State Medical University
Russian Federation
Competing Interests:
Russian Federation
Ekaterina V. Fedorova — Candidate of Sciences (Medicine), Associate Professor of the Department of Epidemiology, Social Hygiene and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service Organization, Institute of Preventive Medicine
Ekaterinburg
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Marina A. Ufimtseva is an editorial board member of Ural Medical Journal, and they did not participate in reviewing the material or making a decision about its publication. The other authors declare the absence of obvious or potential conflicts of interest.
E. A. Serkova-Kholmskaya
Ural State Medical University
Russian Federation
Competing Interests:
Russian Federation
Elizaveta A. Serkova-Kholmskaya — Assistant of the Department of Clinical Psychology and Pedagogy, Institute of Pediatrics and Reproductive Medicine
Ekaterinburg
Competing Interests:
Marina A. Ufimtseva is an editorial board member of Ural Medical Journal, and they did not participate in reviewing the material or making a decision about its publication. The other authors declare the absence of obvious or potential conflicts of interest.
M. A. Ufimtseva
Ural State Medical University
Russian Federation
Competing Interests:
Russian Federation
Marina A. Ufimtseva — Doctor of Sciences (Medicine), Professor, Head of the Department of Dermatovenereology and Life Safety, Institute of Clinical Medicine
Ekaterinburg
Competing Interests:
Marina A. Ufimtseva is an editorial board member of Ural Medical Journal, and they did not participate in reviewing the material or making a decision about its publication. The other authors declare the absence of obvious or potential conflicts of interest.
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