Social Security Measures of Reproductive Health Among Adolescents in India: A Narrative Review

Abstract

Adolescence is one of life's most complex stages, associated with unique reproductive health requirements. Adolescents have individual sexual and reproductive health requirements (whether or not they are sexually active or married). Young and developing children have limited knowledge and awareness of the biological changes that occur through adolescence and the illnesses that affect them. We aim to discuss adolescent problems related to reproductive health, estimate the social security measures and associated factors among adolescents, and find why healthcare services are gravely limited in terms of accessibility and availability. This paper was based on previously available data through multiple sources and literature searches on PubMed, Research Gate, Sci-Hub, and Google Scholar. Adolescent health programs are currently fragmented, with no comprehensive program addressing all of the needs of adolescents. The major barriers are a lack of reliable information, a lack of proper guidance, parental ignorance, a lack of skills, and inadequate services from the healthcare system. We need a multidimensional approach that addresses all young adults' health issues, focusing on reproductive health, social security, mental well-being, and interventions involving communication toward a healthy lifestyle.