Abstract :
Adolescence is a transitory period between childhood and adulthood marked by mental
and physical changes. It is essential to furnish them with proper information during this
phase, in absence of which they can easily be misled and engage in unhealthy activities.
Our aim was to assess perceptions of adolescent boys on reproductive health and to
comprehend their unmet needs on Adolescent Friendly Health Services.
Study Design: This qualitative study was conducted using Focus Group Discussions (FGD) in
a rural-urban setting in Udupi. A convenient sample of 41 adolescent boys aged 13-15
years participated in four FGD. A pre-tested interviewer guide was used for data
collection. All tape-recorded data was fully transcribed and thematic analysis was done.
Keyword :
Reproductive health, Adolescent boys, Adolescent friendly health services, Perceptions, Qualitative study.