Equity of access to reproductive health services among youths in resource-limited suburban communities of Mandalay City, Myanmar

摘要: Inequity of accessibility to and utilization reproductive health (RH) services among youths is a global concern, especially in resource-limited areas. The level inequity also varies by cultural socio-economic contexts. To tailor RH the needs youths, relevant solutions are required. This study aimed assess baseline information on access unmet living resource-limited, suburban communities Mandalay City, Myanmar. A community-based, cross-sectional was conducted all total 444 randomly selected aged between 15 24 years were interviewed for three main outcomes, namely youth's these services. Factors associated with outcomes determined using multivariate logistic regression. Although geographical high (79.3%), financial low (19.1%) resulting overall (34.5%) Two-thirds used some kind at least once past. Levels sexual information, family planning, maternal care HIV testing 62.6%, 31.9%, 38.7% 56.2%, respectively. Youths south or south-western suburbs, having deceased parent, never being married exposed mass media less likely Being young adult, current student, working as waste recycler, ever experienced relationship, married, media, knowledge providers significantly increased likelihood those In addition youths’ socio-demographic characteristics, exposure norm peer types influenced towards Despite availability services, youth’s unsatisfactory. levels alarmingly high.