scholarly journals Breaking barriers in the prevention of adolescent pregnancies for in-school children in Kirehe district (Rwanda): a mixed-method study for the development of a peer education program on sexual and reproductive health

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aimable Nkurunziza ◽  
Nadja Van Endert ◽  
Justine Bagirisano ◽  
Jean Bosco Hitayezu ◽  
Sylvie Dewaele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Peer Education ◽  
School Students ◽  
Train The Trainer ◽  
Peer Education Program ◽  
Adolescent Pregnancies

Abstract Background Despite a variety of mainly school-driven prevention strategies, the number of adolescent pregnancies in Rwanda is worryingly high and is even expected to increase. The aim of this study is to empower Kirehe secondary school students aged 15–19 years old in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) by developing a peer education program. Methods A combination of quantitative and qualitative research will be used. A pre- and post-survey will examine adolescents’ knowledge and attitudes regarding SRH. In addition, six focus group interviews will explore these knowledge, attitudes but also SRH needs more in depth. Based on the obtained information, and after retrieving experts’ input, a peer education program is being developed in which Midwifery students obtain training in SRH and educational skills (= first train-the-trainer module). In turn, these students will educate and train a selected group of secondary school students (= second train the trainer module). Finally, these trained in-school students can act as reliable peers for other in-school students in the context of SRH. Discussion The project will contribute to 1) more independent and thoughtful decisions in contraception and sexual behavior, and consequently less adolescent pregnancies, and 2) the reinforcement of the Rwandan Midwifery education. Trial registration University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Institutional Review Board, Approval No 158/CMHS IRB/2019.

scholarly journals Emergency contraceptive knowledge, utilization and associated factors among secondary school students in Wolkite town, southern Ethiopia, cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dereje Mesfin
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive ◽  
Emergency Contraceptives

Abstract Background Ethiopia is one of the sub-Saharan African countries with high maternal mortality and morbidity, unsafe abortion and adolescent births. Despite different policy measures taken by the government to improve sexual and reproductive health among adolescents their success is not well studied in Ethiopia. The objective of this study is to explore emergency contraceptive related knowledge, practice and its determinants among secondary school students in southern Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted in selected high schools of Wolkite town, Southern Ethiopia from December to November 2019. Single population proportion formula was used to calculate sample size. A total of 327 female students participated in the study with a total response rate of 97%. Data were collected using a self-administered, structured questionnaire and cleaned, entered and analyzed using Statistical package for social science software version 21. Result 153 (54.8%) of the study participants had good knowledge about emergency contraceptives and only (40.5%) of sexually active participates used emergency contraceptives after unprotected sex. Type of admission and grade level of participants and discussion of reproductive health related issues with parents were significantly associated with good knowledge of Emergency contraceptive. Having partner and grade level of students were among the significant determinants of emergency contraceptive utilization. Conclusion The study showed an acceptable level of emergency contraceptive knowledge but only less than half of sexually active respondents used emergency contraceptives. To prevent unintended pregnancy among secondary school students sexual and reproductive health education should be given to students starting from their enrollment. Furthermore, parents should be encouraged to freely discuss sexual and reproductive health matters with their children.

scholarly journals AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES TOWARDS SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (42) ◽  
pp. 399-412
Author(s):  
Abdul Rahman Zulkarnain ◽  
Muhamad Nur Fariduddin ◽  
Sin Siau Ching
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
School Students ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Sexual and reproductive health matters are still taboo because it is sensitive to be discussed publicly as it opposed the norms of Malaysian people, especially among high school students. This study sought to investigate the awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards sexual and reproductive health among high school students between the ages of 13 to 17 years old in Petaling Perdana district in Selangor, Malaysia. A cross-sectional survey study was conducted among 382 secondary school students using a self-administered validated questionnaire. Descriptive and MANOVA analyses were used to analyse the data. The results showed that the level of awareness, knowledge, attitude, and practices towards sexual and reproductive health was high among all secondary school students. The MANOVA analysis yielded significant differences towards practices on gender F (1, 380) = 16.035, p < .001, with males (M = 1.051) scoring higher than females (M = .661), and level of education F (4, 377) = 7.202, p < .001, with Form 5 students (M = 1.172) having the highest score. The study concluded that males had better sexual practices than females and students with a higher level of education have better understanding and practices towards their sexual and reproductive health.

Vulnerability and sexual and reproductive health among Zambian secondary school students

2007 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 533-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linnéa Warenius ◽  
Karen O. Pettersson ◽  
Eva Nissen ◽  
Bengt Höjer ◽  
Petronella Chishimba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
School Students

scholarly journals The Exploration of the Food Education Program in Primary and Secondary Schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1461-1470
Author(s):  
Baosen Li ◽  
Dongya Zhang ◽  
Yucai Gao
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
School Students ◽  
Food Knowledge ◽  
Food Education ◽  
Manual Skills ◽  
Primary And Secondary School

Nowadays, unhealthy dietary habits, insufficient food knowledge, and lack of manual skills are typical issues among primary and secondary school students in China. To help students build up a strong constitution and life wisdom, Weifang Hansheng School of Shandong developed a food education course. This paper expounds on the course framework, contents of food education textbooks and the measures to implement the course.

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