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Table 2 Sources of information to access information and main constraints and overcoming strategies regarding perception of ASRHR (n = 300)

From: Perceptions of adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health and rights: a cross-sectional study in Lahore District, Pakistan

Characteristics

Adolescents (n = 300)

Parents/Caregivers (n = 300)

(in %)

(in %)

Access to sources of information

55.7

53.4

Sources of informationa

 Parents/caregivers

47.7

59.7

 Siblings/cousins

29.0

46.0

 Friends

71.3

64.3

 Teachers

33.7

31.0

 Religious leaders

13.3

17.3

 Service/healthcare providers

9.3

16.0

 Media/Internet

17.7

33.7

 Ability to exercise ASRHR

38.3

39.7

Main constraints identified

 Socio-cultural constraints

67.0

80.7

 Economical constraints

4.3

59.0

 Structural constraints

52.0

74.0

Overcome strategies

 Consult with parents/caregivers

58.3

45.7

 Consult with siblings/cousins

43.3

33.7

 Consult with friends

72.3

48.0

 Consult with teachers

23.7

14.0

  1. aPercentages refer to those responding having access to information