Perceptions of using the internet by the adolescents’ females as a source of reproductive health information

The internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that serve billions of users worldwide. Aim: The study aimed to explore the perception of adolescents’ female using the internet as source of reproductive health information. Design: Descriptive design was conducted for this study. Setting: The study was conducted in three female secondary schools at Sheben El kom, El-Menoufiya governorate. Sample: This is a purposive sample, simple random sample of 350 female students from the mentioned above setting. Tools: For data collection an interview questionnaire was used to assess socio demographic data, sources of reproductive health information, duration of daily internet use by them and perception and knowledge of students regarding to reproductive health information. Findings: The results of the study showed the internet access for acquiring information was the main source for girls knowledge related to reproductive health. Also there was positive relation who between adolescents using internet and their parents level of education .Recommendations: According to this study it is recommended that parents and family should be encouraged to discuss or give guidance and approval about reproductive health education, regular workshops and seminars about use of reproductive health information should be organized for parents and teachers also health awareness programs should reach out to adolescents in their own environment.