An Integrative Review of Comprehensive Sex Education for Adolescent Girls in Kenya

Agbemenu, Kafuli; Schlenk, Elizabeth A.

doi:10.1111/j.1547-5069.2010.01382.x

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“…Only a few articles considered advocacy as part of the practice of nurses. Agbemenu and Schlenk () argue that, in the context of a lack of government and community support and funding for comprehensive sexuality education programmes for young girls in Kenya, nurses should serve as liaisons between young people, the community and government in advocating for these programmes. MacDonnell () indicates that nurses have the potential to create transformative spaces for marginalised groups such as lesbians.…”

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“…We may also have missed out on important findings published in non‐academic grey literature. Despite these limitations, we believe that our systematic literature review provides a useful contribution to gleaning information about emancipatory nursing practice in relation to sexuality issues, and speaking through knowledge production in relation to this topic (Agbemenu and Schlenk ).…”

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The emancipatory potential of nursing practice in relation to sexuality: a systematic literature review of nursing research 2009–2014

Macleod

Nhamo-Murire

2016

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Nurses play a key role in the provision of services in relation to sexuality in both primary and sexual and reproductive health-care. Given the intersection of sexualities with a range of social injustices, this study reviews research on nursing practice concerning sexuality from an emancipatory/social justice perspective. A systematic review of English articles published in nursing journals appearing on the Web of Science database from 2009 to 2014 was conducted. Thirty-eight articles met the inclusion criteria. Analysis consisted of a descriptive phase (types and location of studies, aspects of sexualities focused on, target health users and aspects of nursing practice focused on) and a critical/emancipatory phase. In terms of practice, our analysis revealed that: barriers exist to the integration of issues relating to sexuality in nursing practice; the social location of nurses and their personal feelings regarding sexuality influence their practice; content that addresses gendered norms and media that assist in communication underpin some emancipatory practices. Few studies locate analyses of nursing practice within gendered, cultural and social norms; consider advocacy as part of the practice of nurses; or analyse the promotion of health user participation in health services and structures. The implications for emancipatory practice are drawn out.

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The emancipatory potential of nursing practice in relation to sexuality: a systematic literature review of nursing research 2009–2014

Macleod

Nhamo-Murire

2016

Nursing Inquiry

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“…This methodology allows for interpretation of the phenomenon without modification. It is useful for analyzing phenomena for which we have little research, or for studying marginalized populations [17]. The research was conducted in accord with prevailing ethical principles and reviewed by an Institutional Review Board.…”

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“Sex Will Make Your Fingers Grow Thin and Then You Die”: The Interplay of Culture, Myths, and Taboos on African Immigrant Mothers’ Perceptions of Reproductive Health Education with Their Daughters Aged 10–14 Years

Agbemenu

Hannan

Kitutu

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J Immigrant Minority Health

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This paper examines the convergence of culture, myths, and taboos surrounding reproductive health issues African immigrant women, living in the United States, learned during childhood in their countries of origin. We also discuss how mothers' perceptions of reproductive health education (RHE) influenced the education of their own daughters aged 10-14 years. This was a qualitative descriptive study. Data were collected via interviews and demographic survey. The sample size was 20 African immigrant mothers living in a mid-sized city in the U.S. Interviews were transcribed verbatim. Qualitative data was analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Myths and taboos related to menstruation, sexual intercourse, pregnancy, and HIV/AIDS were reported by the women interviewed. Discussion of these issues was largely taboo, and most myths the mothers learned growing up pertained to sexual intercourse, pregnancy prevention, and pregnancy termination using non-hormonal ingested substances. Myths and taboos about sexual issues are widespread in Africa and are propagated to control sexual behavior, especially that of unmarried people, particularly women. By examining these myths and taboos, we are able to somewhat contextualize the mothers' immigrant experience regarding RHE. Although myths were reported, the majority of mothers did not appear to believe them. The most significant taboo reported was sexual intercourse. This in turn led to mothers' overemphasis on abstinence for their daughters. It is also noteworthy that this sample contained mainly African women who overall were highly educated, spoke English, and could adequately navigate life in the U.S. It is unclear what the results would be if we were to examine African immigrant women with less achievements in these areas.

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“…Asides the medical consequences, there are several economic and social consequences associated with high teenage pregnancy rate 4,5 . This is because teenage pregnancy causes an upsurge in a nation's population which places a burden on other sectors of the economy, hence, impeding the economic and social progress of such nations 6 ; furthermore, this can lead to extreme poverty especially in lower income countries 7 . The rate of teenage pregnancy varies between developed and developing countries.…”

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A policy pathway to reducing teenage pregnancy in Africa

Odejimi

Bellingham-Young

2014

J. Hum. Growth Dev.

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Background: Teenage pregnancy remains an important and complex issue around the world, with reports indicating that Africa has higher rates than other continents. Studies have indicated that social and economic determinants are associated with these higher rates. Therefore this study aims to identify the social and economic influencers of teenage pregnancy which would help develop a best-practice approach to reduce its incidence in Africa. Methods: Data sets from the World Bank Organisation between 2008 and 2010 specific to 51 Africa countries were obtained to conduct this study, based on availability. Independent t-test, Spearman's correlation and regression analysis were performed. The eight social and economic variables used in this study are: GDP per capita, GINI index, Female Literacy rate, Health expenditure, Unemployed female rate, Gender equality, Contraceptive prevalence and urban population rate. Results: Independent t-test revealed that in countries where teenage pregnancy rate is high, Literacy rate, contraceptive prevalence rate and Healthcare expenditure rate was low. Spearman correlation indicated that female literacy rate, Healthcare expenditure, GDP per capita and Contraceptive prevalence had a significant inverse relationship with teenage pregnancy rate. Logistic regression indicates that Female Literacy rate is the best predictor of teenage pregnancy in Africa.

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An Integrative Review of Comprehensive Sex Education for Adolescent Girls in Kenya

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The emancipatory potential of nursing practice in relation to sexuality: a systematic literature review of nursing research 2009–2014

The emancipatory potential of nursing practice in relation to sexuality: a systematic literature review of nursing research 2009–2014

“Sex Will Make Your Fingers Grow Thin and Then You Die”: The Interplay of Culture, Myths, and Taboos on African Immigrant Mothers’ Perceptions of Reproductive Health Education with Their Daughters Aged 10–14 Years

A policy pathway to reducing teenage pregnancy in Africa

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