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Sexual and reproductive health knowledge and practices among youth with and without mental illness in Uganda: a comparative study.

Emily TumwakireScholastic AshabaVincent MubangiziYahaya Gavamukulya
Published in: Tropical medicine and health (2022)
Youth generally have low sexual and reproductive health knowledge and this was found to be significantly lower in youth with mental illness compared to those without mental illness and they generally tend to engage in risky sexual behavior. It is recommended to incorporate SRH services among the mainstream general youth health care and mental health care services is critical to reducing sexual and reproductive health challenges among youth.
Keyphrases
  • mental illness
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • physical activity