Youth sexual and reproductive health education and school safe corners for menstrual hygiene management

Rukiya Debalke; Frehiwot Tesfaye; Ayub Aman; Hanna Mulugeta; Lomi Lemecha; Berhanu Demissie

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20252951

Authors

Rukiya Debalke Development Expertise Centre, Ethiopia
Frehiwot Tesfaye Development Expertise Centre, Ethiopia
Ayub Aman Development Expertise Centre, Ethiopia
Hanna Mulugeta Development Expertise Centre, Ethiopia
Lomi Lemecha Development Expertise Centre, Ethiopia
Berhanu Demissie Development Expertise Centre, Ethiopia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20252951

Keywords:

Policy brief, Youth sexual and reproductive health, Oromia region

Abstract

This policy brief presents findings and recommendations from the "I know I can, sexual reproductive health for informed decision" project implemented by the Development Expertise Centre (DEC) in Ethiopia over the past 3 years. The project aimed to enhance youth sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education and establish safe corners for menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in schools across four implementation areas in the Oromia region. The project successfully reached over 48,600 adolescents, significantly increasing awareness and utilization of youth-friendly SRH services, reducing absenteeism, and fostering community support.

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