Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Utilization at Industry Park Development and Associated Factors in Ethiopia, 2026: The Case of Hawassa Industry Park Development

Background: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing in all matters relating to the reproductive system. It ensures individuals have the autonomy and freedom to decide if, when, and how often to reproduce. In Ethiopia there is expansion of Industry parks Development Corporation; young workers can be at high risk of adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Objective: Utilization of sexual and reproductive health services at Industry Parks Development Corporation in Ethiopia and associated factors among female young workers; the case of Hawassa Industry Park Development Corporation, Ethiopia, 2026. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among workers aged 20–29 years. A total of 648 youths were selected using a multi-stage sampling from ten randomly selected work sheds, where 630 included in the analysis. A structured, pretested, and self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data entry and analysis conducted. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression were used to identify factors associated. Statistically significant associations are declared at P-value < 0.05. Result: All participants were female and the mean age of respondents was 24.3 years. 33.3% (95% CI: 30–36.3) utilized SRH services. Who were married (AOR =2.81, 95%CI: 1.04-3.78), Perception for SRH risk(AOR = 2.2, 95% CI: 1.72–2.85), exposed to SRH information (AOR = 1.60, 95% CI: 0.82–2.42), awareness of SRH service (AOR = 1.62, 95% CI: 1.28–3.58) and identifying SRH facility whereabouts (AOR = 1.54, 95%, CI: 1.02–2.26) were significantly associated with the utilization of SRH services. Conclusion: From respondent 33.3% utilized SRH services. Targeted promotion of SRH providing facilities and SRH service components aimed at awareness creation could improve youths’ utilization of SRH services. Improved SRH services utilization among youths who were working at IPDC and far from SRH services providing facilities needs further investigation.