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Health Literacy and Knowledge of Female Reproduction in Undergraduate Students

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  • Author(s): Sons, Ashley; Eckhardt, Ann L.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of American College Health. 2023 71(3):836-843.
  • Publication Date:
    2023
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      8
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Undergraduate Students; Knowledge Level; Females; Birth; Contraception; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Gender Differences; LGBTQ People; Student Characteristics; Physiology; Pregnancy; Sexuality; Human Body
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/07448481.2021.1909034
    • ISSN:
      0744-8481
      1940-3208
    • Abstract:
      Objective: College students make many important decisions related to sexual health, but little is known about their reproductive health knowledge. The purpose of the study was to examine health literacy and knowledge of female reproduction, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in college students. Participants: Undergraduate students (n = 323) completed a survey in November 2017. Methods: The survey included the Newest Vital Sign (NVS), Knowledge of the Female Body (KFB) scale, contraceptive questions, STI prevention questions, and sexual history questions. Results: NVS and KFB scores were positively correlated (p < 0.01). Male participants demonstrated significantly lower KFB scores than female participants (p < 0.001). Transgender participants demonstrated lower health literacy and lower knowledge of basic female reproduction than cisgender participants. Participants demonstrated low knowledge of the menstrual cycle, early physical signs of pregnancy, and certain contraceptives. Conclusions: Undergraduate students have major reproductive knowledge gaps. Healthcare providers need to consider health literacy and knowledge level when educating college students.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2023
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1389636