Sexual and reproductive health in adolescent and adult population in Mexico, 2022

Objective. To characterize the state of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in the adolescent (10-19) and adult (20-49) population. Materials and methods. Using the Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutricion 2022, we estimated prevalence and 95% confidence intervals for SRH indicators. Results. Regarding adolescents, 73.2% have heard of contraceptives, 88.1% know that the condom is used only once and 60.4% that it prevents pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Also, 22.8% have initiated sexual life and 73.2% used a condom in the first intercourse. Regarding adult population, 42.7 and 38.0% did not use contraception in the first and last sexual relationship and 53.4 and 40.7% used a condom in the first and last sexual relationship. We found differences in maternal health care between adolescents and adults. Conclusion. Having updated information on SRH allows us to focus attention on people's needs.