IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. D. Prince Annadurai

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

A Qualitative Study on Knowledge and Practice of Livelihood, Water and Sanitation, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Risky Health Behaviour, SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and YRCs

Dr. D. Prince Annadurai

Abstract :

This qualitative study was conducted in three districts of Tamil Nadu using FGDs among adolescent boys and girls, 4 from each district (Total 12 FGDs). There were 15–20 respondents in each FGD. The research design was phenomenology design, the sampling technique was purposive and content and thematic analysis were used for data analysis. The main findings showed that the awareness and practice of the Livelihood, Water and Sanitation, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Risky Health Behaviour, SDGs and YRCs were not sufficient among the adolescents. Schools, PRIs, PHCs have to act interactively to address this issue and idge this gap.