“A Cross-Sectional Study To Assess The Knowledge Of Women Regarding Sexual And Reproductive Health & Rights And To Orient Them About ‘Disha Didi Chatbot’ In Selected Community Of New Delhi.”

Abstract

Introduction: Women must have access to information, services, education, and the capacity to choose when and how many children to have in order to exercise their human rights and make important decisions. Lack of knowledge is a contributing factor to a number of problems related to reproductive health, including poor menstrual hygiene, teenage/unwanted pregnancies, and the dangers of improper abortion procedures that can have a negative impact on one's health. Improving access to reproductive health care and education is essential for reducing these problems.

Objectives: The study's goals are to evaluate women's knowledge of sexual and reproductive health & rights, create and distribute an e-booklet on SRHR and the Disha Didi Chatbot, and determine whether there is a relationship between women's knowledge and particular demographic factors.

Methodology: A cross-sectional research design and quantitative research technique were employed. Women in their reproductive years who lived in the Tughlakabad community of New Delhi, India, participated in the study. 100 women in their reproductive years had their data collected using a convenient sampling approach. Women's knowledge of sexual and reproductive health & rights was measured using a structured knowledge questionnaire.

Result: Regarding sexual and reproductive health & rights, 56% of women in the reproductive age group have inadequate information, whilst 44% of women in the same age group had average knowledge. The results of the current study showed a substantial correlation between women's understanding of their sexual and reproductive health & rights and demographic factors, including religion, family type, monthly income, marital status, and the number of infants delivered. It was discovered that women's knowledge of sexual and reproductive health & rights was not significantly correlated with demographic factors (age, educational background, occupation, history of abortion, and prior knowledge exposure).

Conclusion: According to the current study, reproductive aged women performed poorly to mediocrely on knowledge exams pertaining to sexual and reproductive health & rights. Compared to reproductive health, women were more conscious about sexual health. In addition, women knew more about reproductive rights than they did about sexual rights. Women lacked awareness of sexual and reproductive rights in general. To address this, an e-booklet regarding sexual and reproductive health & rights and Disha Didi Chatbot was provided to them via WhatsApp.