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This research aims to develop a culturally tailored SMS-augmented sexuality education program to enhance youth awareness and utilization of sexual and reproductive health services.

May 21, 2026Open Access

Development of a Culturally Appropriate and Tailored Smsaugmented Sexuality Education Programme for Enhancing Awareness, Knowledge, and Utilization of Youth-Friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health Services (Yfsrhs)

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VUVeronica Morenike UgehUniversity of Science and Technology of Benin

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved awareness and utilization of youth-friendly services for adolescents, suggesting a path to better reproductive health.

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This research aims to develop a culturally tailored SMS-augmented sexuality education program to enhance youth awareness and utilization of sexual and reproductive health services.
Adopts a mixed-method and participatory intervention design based on the Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive Theory.
Integrates culturally sensitive sexuality education messages and mobile health technology for adolescents.
Explores adolescents’ reproductive health information needs and barriers to service utilization.
Existing studies indicate mHealth interventions significantly improve awareness and contraceptive knowledge when messages are culturally relevant.
Anticipated outcomes include enhanced healthcare-seeking behavior and increased utilization of youth-friendly services.
Expected contributions include an evidence-based digital education model suitable for low-resource settings.

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Veronica Morenike Ugeh (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ea1c1be05d6e3efb6087e https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20286981

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved awareness and utilization of youth-friendly services for adolescents, suggesting a path to better reproductive health.

Development of a Culturally Appropriate and Tailored Smsaugmented Sexuality Education Programme for Enhancing Awareness, Knowledge, and Utilization of Youth-Friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health Services (Yfsrhs)

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Development of a Culturally Appropriate and Tailored Smsaugmented Sexuality Education Programme for Enhancing Awareness, Knowledge, and Utilization of Youth-Friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health Services (Yfsrhs)

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