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2.2. Objectives of the Study

The Main Objective of the Study

To explore the perceptions of female university students with disabilities
regarding the accessibility, quality, and effectiveness of SRH education.

The study had two specific objectives:

• To identify the specific barriers and experiences of female students

with disabilities in the context of SRH education.

• To identify the role of educational institutions and policies in
addressing the specific needs and barriers faced by female students

with disabilities in SRH education.

3. Scope and Significance of the Study

The scope of this study is to explore the sexual and reproductive health

education experiences of university students with disabilities in Sri Lanka,
focusing on identifying existing socio-cultural barriers and proposing

interventions for individual needs. The current discourse on disability in Sri
Lanka primarily focuses on the welfare, health, and education of persons with

disabilities, with limited attention given to their social conditions and the

human dignity and value they deserve (Liyanage, 2022; Emanual, 2017;
Sheren, 2022; Kandasamy et al., 2016, Hettiarchchi et al., 2014; UNFPA,

2017). While the Charter of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities mentions
the right to marriage and sexual rights, there is a lack of dialogue on the sexual

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