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university students in public universities through inclusive education policy

and a rights-based approach. For example, establishing separate centers and
various projects has allowed disabled students to collectively discuss their

progressive plans to receive good education and opportunities during their

academic tenure (Liyanage, 2022; Oliver, 1996). These included accessibility
for disabled people, technical programmes for disabled people, provision of

technical equipment, and teaching and learning some social skills.
Nonetheless, it was identified that there was no attempt to provide at least

primary education on sexual and reproductive health for university students

(Annual Report, 2012). Moreover, the consideration of youth with disabilities
is also essential as they enter the active labour force, as well as holding civic

and household responsibilities in the long term (Addlakha, 2013). However,
in Sri Lanka, research on SRH issues among university students as the youth

of Sri Lanka with disabilities has yet to be addressed. Knowing about sexual
and reproductive health issues is very important in the social interaction of

students with disabilities. Until now, sexual and reproductive health issues and

awareness of students with disabilities have not been paid sufficient attention.
Hence, drawing due attention and promoting knowledge is indispensable

(UNFPA & WHO, 2019; World Bank, 2023).

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