DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i06.037

Pages: 2237-2241

This study investigates the relationship between sexual and reproductive health services and sexual and reproductive behavior of adolescents. This is to find out how well the sexual and reproductive health, including the sexual development of adolescents is been catered for and handled in Nigeria. Using a survey research design, a total number of 500 adolescents were sampled using simple and stratified random sampling techniques. A self-constructed questionnaire was used to gather information. Data was analyzed using Pearson Correlation and T-test statistics. The result of the analysis shows that a relationship exists between the sexual health service and the sexual behavior of adolescents. Reproductive services such as methods and services which could enhance the personal, sexual growth, development and promote personal health of adolescents were lacking. Many of the sexual health services are not youth friendly, not adequate for the total health and development of adolescents. It is recommended that there is the need to focus on adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health needs in Nigeria.