Advancing sexual and reproductive health outcomes in rural schools with the use of a sexuality education enhancement model: learners’ perspectives

Adekola, Ayobami Precious; Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11189

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“…Teachers also have no role in the development of adolescent sexuality. According to the results of Adekola and Mavhandu-Mudzusi's research, an educator must improve skills in teaching sexual education to his students (Adekola and Mavhandu-Mudzusi 2022). Having good skills is an important factor in the delivery of quality and effective sexual education (Bonjour and Vlugt 2018).…”

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Communication Infrastructure for the prevention of free sex behavior of adolescents in Bogor Regency, Indonesia

Sovianti,

Sarwoprasodjo,

Hubeis

et al. 2024

Multidiscip. Sci. J.

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Reproductive health education plays a crucial role in individual well-being. This study aims to explore the impact of free sex on reproductive health, with a specific focus on the increasing cases of HIV/AIDS. A proposed solution is the implementation of comprehensive sex education. The research objectives include examining the effects of early marriage on reproductive health, evaluating the prevalence of HIV/AIDS resulting from inadequate sex education, and assessing the effectiveness of comprehensive sex education. In terms of research methodology, a mixed-methods approach was employed, involving both surveys and in-depth interviews. The data analysis encompassed statistical methods and thematic qualitative analysis. The findings of the research indicate that early marriage contributes significantly to heightened reproductive health risks, closely associated with the prevalence of HIV/AIDS. Participants who underwent comprehensive sex education demonstrated a superior understanding of reproductive health and exhibited more favorable behavior, underscoring the positive role of such education in reducing risks. This study provides valuable insights into the impacts of early marriage and highlights the success of comprehensive sex education. The implications for policies and intervention measures are crucial for enhancing community well-being.

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Communication Infrastructure for the prevention of free sex behavior of adolescents in Bogor Regency, Indonesia

Sovianti,

Sarwoprasodjo,

Hubeis

et al. 2024

Multidiscip. Sci. J.

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The Application of Systems Thinking to the Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmissible Infections among Adolescents and Adults: A Scoping Review

Vujcich

Roberts

Selway

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Systems thinking is a mechanism for making sense of complex systems that challenge linear explanations of cause-and-effect. While the prevention and control of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) has been identified as an area that may benefit from systems-level analyses, no review on the subject currently exists. The aim of this study is to conduct a scoping review to identify literature in which systems thinking has been applied to the prevention and control of STIs among adolescent and adult populations. Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines for the conduct of scoping reviews were followed. Five databases were searched for English-language studies published after 2011. A total of n = 6102 studies were screened against inclusion criteria and n = 70 were included in the review. The majority of studies (n = 34) were conducted in African nations. Few studies focused on priority sub-populations, and 93% were focused on HIV (n = 65). The most commonly applied systems thinking method was system dynamics modelling (n = 28). The review highlights areas for future research, including the need for more STI systems thinking studies focused on: (1) migrant and Indigenous populations; (2) conditions such as syphilis; and (3) innovations such as pre-exposure prophylaxis and at-home testing for HIV. The need for conceptual clarity around ‘systems thinking’ is also highlighted.

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Adolescents’ sexual health: Elucidating the paradoxical influence of Christianity in School Sexuality Education Programmes in King Cetshwayo District, South Africa

Adekola

Mothoagae

2023

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Despite the implementation of a school-based sexuality education programme meant to promote learners' sexual and reproductive health (SRH), the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and teenage pregnancy is increasing rapidly in South Africa. This phenomenon can be observed in rural schools such as those in King Cetshwayo district in the Kwazulu Natal Province. We argue that it is critical to investigate the contextual factors that influence the effectiveness of sexuality education in these schools, which ultimately impacts the learners' sexual health outcomes. The paper applies an information-motivation-behavioural skills model as its theoretical paradigm for this qualitative, phenomenological study. In 2020, nine focus group interviews were conducted to gather in-depth experiences and perspectives from a purposively sampled group of learners in the study setting. The analysis of the collected data was guided by the interpretative phenomenological analysis framework. The results indicated that the religious antecedents of learners and teachers and the activities of faith-based organisations in the study setting influence the acceptance or rejection of sexuality education messages. Based on the study findings, we argue that Christianity as a colonial religion has functioned as both a barrier and an enabler of effective school-based sexuality education. Therefore, we recommend that the paradoxical effects of religion on school-based sexuality education be addressed by optimising the enhancing effects and mitigating the inhibiting effects on sexuality education programmes in the research setting. We also propose that leaders of faith-based organisations be considered critical stakeholders in the implementation of a school-based sexuality education programme, hence the need for continuous engagement.

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Advancing sexual and reproductive health outcomes in rural schools with the use of a sexuality education enhancement model: learners’ perspectives

Cited by 3 publications

References 29 publications

Communication Infrastructure for the prevention of free sex behavior of adolescents in Bogor Regency, Indonesia

Communication Infrastructure for the prevention of free sex behavior of adolescents in Bogor Regency, Indonesia

The Application of Systems Thinking to the Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmissible Infections among Adolescents and Adults: A Scoping Review

Adolescents’ sexual health: Elucidating the paradoxical influence of Christianity in School Sexuality Education Programmes in King Cetshwayo District, South Africa

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