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September 17, 2025International Journal of AtharvaOpen Access

Awareness Without Access: Exploring University Students’ Perceptions of SRH Education in Nepal

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SPSharmila Pokharel

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This observational analysis uncovers gaps in access to sexual and reproductive health education for university students, suggesting the need for improved resources.

Key Points

  • 87.5% of students understood the importance of comprehensive sexuality education, yet access remains limited.
  • Only 36.2% felt their college provided adequate resources for sexuality information, indicating a disconnect.
  • Bivariate analysis revealed that males and older students had more positive perceptions about sexual and reproductive health.
  • Social stigma emerged as a significant barrier, particularly affecting female students' access to sexuality information.

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Sharmila Pokharel (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d45e4e31b076d99fa5e556https://doi.org/10.3126/ija.v3i3.84397
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