Title: Adolescence in Pakistan: sex, marriage and reproductive health. Into view. The findings of research carried out into awareness of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Pakistan.

POPLINE Document Number: 299699

Author(s):

Hamdani I
Lee-Jones L
Sadler A

Source citation:

London, England, Marie Stopes International, 2006 Feb. 16 p.

Abstract:

The objectives of the research presented in this report were: to explore experiences or puberty, including the changes noticed and feelings about those changes; to assess the sources, and type, of information received during adolescence; to explore some of the social norms governing adolescence; to explore opinions about age of marriage; to sensitise the community to the needs of young people for information about SRH and access to SRH services. (excerpt)

Keywords:

Pakistan
Research Report
KAP Surveys
Adolescents
Sex Behavior
Marriage Age
Reproductive Health
Puberty
Information Sources
Community Participation
Youth Programs
Advocacy
Developing Countries
Asia, Southern
Asia
Surveys
Sampling Studies
Studies
Research Methodology
Youth
Age Factors
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
Behavior
Marriage Patterns
Marriage
Nuptiality
Health
Reproduction
Information
Organization and Administration
Programs
Communication