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HW2.3 – Sexual and Reproductive Health-care Services in UKM

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) provides access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including comprehensive information and education programs for students and staff. These services aim to promote awareness, well-being, and responsible decision-making regarding sexual and reproductive health.

UKM offers confidential consultations, health screenings, counseling sessions, and educational workshops to address topics such as contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), menstrual health, family planning, and overall reproductive well-being. These services are provided through health clinics, counseling centers, and awareness programs in collaboration with relevant health professionals and organizations.

By integrating sexual and reproductive health education into its student wellness initiatives, UKM ensures that its community has the necessary resources, knowledge, and support to make informed health decisions in a safe and inclusive environment.

Table HW2.3.1: Summary of the access to mental health support for both staff and students

NoAccess to sexual and reproductive health-care services
1Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Clinic, University Health Centre, UKM Bangi
2Obstetrics & Gynecology (O&G) Clinic

Detail of the access sexual and reproductive health-care services for both staff and students at UKM is shown below:

1. Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Clinic, University Health Centre, UKM Bangi

Link: https://www.ukm.my/pusatkesihatan/klinik-seksualiti-kesihatan-reproduktif/

Sexual and reproductive health care services are provided by the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Clinic located at University Health Centre, UKM, Bangi. It provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services free of charge to all campus residents, especially students. These services include promotion and consultation on various aspects of sexual and reproductive health, ensuring that individuals have access to the information and care they need to make informed decisions about their health.Services include reproductive health, gender and sexuality, family planning and sexually transmitted disease (STD).

UKM offers consultation about Reproductive Health that refers to the well-being of the reproductive system throughout all stages of life. These services include:
  1. Gynecological services:  Care for conditions like menstrual disorders, infertility, and pelvic pain.
  2. Pregnancy-related care: This includes prenatal care and pregnancy counseling.
  3. Sexual health education: Promotes awareness of sexual health, menstrual health, fertility, and contraception.

UKM offers consultation about Gender and Sexuality focuses on understanding and respecting differences in gender identity and sexual orientation. Health care services and education programs provide:

  1. Counseling services: Support for students who may be exploring or struggling with issues related to gender identity or sexual orientation.
  2. UKM helps students make informed decisions on family planning about reproduction, including whether and when to have children. These services typically include:
  3. Counseling and education: Guidance on reproductive health, contraception use, and spacing pregnancies.
  4. Preconception care: Support for students on planning to have children, ensuring they are physically and mentally prepared for pregnancy.
  5. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are infections spread through sexual contact. UKM offers health services typically focus on:
  6. Screening and testing: Regular screenings for STDs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV.
  7. Treatment: Access to antibiotics or antiviral medications to treat or manage infections.
  8. Prevention education: Programs and workshops to educate about the importance of using condoms and practicing safe sex to prevent the spread of STDs.
  9. Counseling: Emotional and psychological support for individuals diagnosed with an STD, including guidance on managing the infection and preventing transmission.
Poster about Sexual & Reproductive Health services that provided to students
Source: https://www.ukm.my/pusatkesihatan/klinik-seksualiti-kesihatan-reproduktif/

2. Obstetrics & Gynecology (O&G) Clinic

Link: https://hctm.ukm.my/ong/klinik-obstetrik-ginekologi-og/

Located on the ground floor of the Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) clinical building, the Obstetric Clinic provides care and treatment services for referred pregnant women. Meanwhile, the Gynecology Clinic offers general gynecological services, including infertility cases, gyne-oncology cases, uro-gynecology cases, and menopause cases.

The services offered are:

  • Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Infertility
  • Menopause
  • Urogynaecology
  • Adolescent & Pediatric Clinic
  • Gynecology Clinic

All services are offered with strict confidentiality, ensuring students can seek help without concern about privacy. Services are accessible to all students, and appointments can be made directly at the health center. For more specific details, students are encouraged to contact the University Health Centre (PKU) or visit the UKM health services website for appointment booking and additional information.