Prevalence and Determinants of the Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in the Teen Health Kiosk of a Public Secondary School in the City of Dasmariñas

Objective. Despite the provision of local health policies promoting utilization sexual and reproductive (SRH) services adolescents, SRH remains very low little information is known concerning factors which may influence adolescents’ use these services. This study aimed to determine prevalence determinants school-based among secondary school students. Materials Methods. a cross-sectional that used self-administered questionnaire gather data students in one public City Dasmarinas. A total 24 sections from Grades 8 12 were randomly selected using stratified cluster sampling. Both descriptive inferential statistics analyze Epi Info version 7.3.2.1. Results. Among 1,218 who answered questionnaire, 168 (13.8%) utilized Teen Health Kiosk (THK) during SY 2019-20. Students with favorable attitudes towards issues (predisposing factor) twice more likely utilize (Adjusted odds ratio, AOR 1.75, 95% CI 1.12–2.74) those have positive perceived accessibility on (enabling 2.5 times (AOR 2.46, 1.66 – 3.66). Conclusion. Attitudes found be THK Even marked increase 0.2% 2018–19 13.8% 2019–20, intensified efforts are still needed order target students’ it offers its clients. It recommended existing Club strengthened as this will play significant role changing issues, thus increasing Additionally, formulating an policy at level targeting THK’s helpful For one, mandating service providers deliver beyond hours discussed such can also cater attending weekends (i.e. ALS students, Open High students). Likewise, makers Schools Division Office including their top management personnel Nutrition Unit well administrators must endeavor provide conducive where privacy confidentiality maintained all clients freely discuss provider. An initiative separately detached room for encouraged suitable counselling area ensure student shared information.