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Sexual health. Our vision is the attainment by all people of the highest possible level of sexual and reproductive health. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) includes access to services, care and information, as well as autonomy in decision making.
India has demonstrated its commitment to improving the sexual and reproductive health of its population. Its policy and program environment has shifted from a narrow focus on family planning to a broader orientation that stresses sexual and reproductive health and the exercise of rights.
Dec 23, 2022 · A recent review from India found that there is a high prevalence of high-risk sexual behaviors among youth, including low condom use, multiple sexual partners, and poor awareness about STIs and HIV. 9 Child marriage and teenage pregnancies are still a significant concern in India, with almost 45% married before 24 years and 11.9% getting married...
- Jithin T. Joseph
- 2023/05
- 10.1177/02537176221139566
Oct 11, 2023 · Why is Sexual Health Important? According to a 2021 paper published in the Journal of Psychosexual Health, there is a substantial prevalence of sexual health disorders in India.
Mar 24, 2022 · A cross-sectional survey of sexually active adults was conducted in an Indian metro-city. Along with sociodemographic data, sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life were assessed by Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX), Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS), and WHOQOL-BREF, respectively.
- 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.791001
- 2022
- Front Psychiatry. 2022; 13: 791001.
Apr 29, 2019 · While the country is slowly waking up to the concept of mental well-being, with prominent actors talking about depression and other conditions, sexual health — if discussed at all — is still...
Dec 11, 2023 · This knowledge product aims to illuminate the often-overlooked issue of young people's sexual and reproductive health (SRH). With a focus on understanding their current experiences and needs, it seeks to spark action and positive change towards their holistic well-being.
