Exploring contraceptive knowledge and sexual behavior among high school students in a middle-income country: a cross-sectional study in Tunisia
The majority of the adolescents displayed misconceptions regarding contraceptive methods and the prevention of STDs. The use of these methods remains significantly restricted. This study emphasizes the importance of increasing awareness of sexual health among adolescents. It recommends establishing accessible centers offering comprehensive services and guidance on contraception, sexuality, and pregnancy planning.
Authors
- Ichrak Belghaieb
- Inès Zouari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0753-6361)
- Olfa Zoukar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9746-3359)
- Dhekra Toumi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7088-2940)
- Wafa Dhouib (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8886-9824)
- Khaoula Ben Mohamed
- Imen Ghaddab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7341-199X)
- Chayma Cheikh Mohamed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8360-4543)
- Malak Medemagh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1278-5777)
- Imen Ben Farhat
- Raja Faleh
- Haifa Bergaoui
Institutions
- University of Monastir (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-09-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23030-6
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00