Knowledge and Attitude on Sexual and Reproductive Health among Migrant and Non-Migrant Adolescent Girls.

Q3 Medicine

Journal of Nepal Health Research Council Pub Date : 2026-03-24 DOI:10.33314/jnhrc.v23i04.4949

Shraddha Bajracharya, Stephen Jay Atwood, Uma Langkulsen

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Abstract

Background: Adolescent girls in Nepal, particularly those from migrant backgrounds, face barriers in accessing accurate sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services. Migration status may influence SRH knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors; however, comparative data within urban school settings are limited. To assess and compare SRH knowledge and attitudes among migrant and non-migrant adolescent girls in high schools of Biratnagar, Nepal.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 participants (100 migrants, 100 non-migrants) using stratified quota sampling. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire and analyzed in SPSS v25 with descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square test).

Results: Significant disparities were found between the two groups. Migrant girls demonstrated markedly lower awareness of contraceptive methods (e.g., 0% knew about implants and IUDs), STI symptoms (27.5%), and menstrual hygiene practices. They also reported lower comfort in discussing SRH topics with peers, parents, and health professionals. In contrast, non-migrant girls exhibited higher knowledge levels and more positive attitudes toward SRH services and education.

Conclusions: The study highlights a critical gap in SRH awareness and attitude between migrant and non-migrant adolescent girls in Biratnagar. Tailored interventions, including inclusive school-based education, culturally sensitive outreach, and peer-led initiatives, are recommended to address these inequities and promote SRH equity among vulnerable adolescent populations.

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流动和非流动少女对性健康和生殖健康的知识和态度。

背景：尼泊尔的少女，特别是移民背景的少女，在获得准确的性健康和生殖健康信息和服务方面面临障碍。移民状况可能影响性生殖健康知识、态度和行为；然而，在城市学校环境中的比较数据有限。评估和比较尼泊尔比拉特纳格尔高中移民和非移民少女的性健康和生殖健康知识和态度。方法：采用分层配额抽样对200名参与者（100名移民和100名非移民）进行描述性横断面研究。采用结构化问卷收集数据，在SPSS v25软件中采用描述性统计和推理统计（卡方检验）进行分析。结果：两组间存在显著差异。移徙女孩对避孕方法（例如，0%知道植入物和宫内节育器）、性传播感染症状（27.5%）和经期卫生习惯的认识明显较低。他们还报告说，在与同龄人、父母和卫生专业人员讨论性生殖健康话题时，他们的舒适度较低。相比之下，非移民女孩对性健康和生殖健康服务和教育表现出更高的知识水平和更积极的态度。结论：该研究突出了Biratnagar的移民和非移民少女在性健康和生殖健康意识和态度上的重大差距。建议采取量身定制的干预措施，包括包容性学校教育、文化敏感的外展活动和同伴主导的倡议，以解决这些不平等现象，并促进弱势青少年群体的性健康和生殖健康平等。

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Journal of Nepal Health Research Council Medicine-Medicine (all)

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