scholarly journals Awareness of prevention of teenage pregnancy amongst secondary school learners in Makhado municipality

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Giliana M. Maxwell ◽  
Makondelele Radzilani-Makatu ◽  
James F. Takalani
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
South African ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
The Social ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Background: Sexuality plays a very significant role in the lives of both boys and girls. It is, therefore, considered important for schools to recognise and accept sexuality as part of the development process of the child. Professor Kader Asmal (previous South African Minister of Education) suggested that the earlier the school begins to teach learners about sexuality, the better because they can be easily misled by their peers if proper guidance regarding their sexuality is not given.Aim: The current study was conducted to assess the awareness of teenagers on the prevention of teenage pregnancy (TP) in six secondary school learners situated in the Soutpansberg-West circuit, Makhado Municipality in Limpopo province.Setting: The study was conducted at six secondary schools situated in the Soutpansberg-West circuit, Makhado Municipality in Limpopo province in 2014.Methodology: A quantitative descriptive survey study was conducted where data were collected, using self-administered questionnaires, from 381 systematically sampled participants from six secondary schools situated in the Soutpansberg-West circuit, Makhado Municipality in Limpopo province. Data were analysed descriptively using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software, version 22.0. Necessary approval procedures and ethical clearance were obtained prior to data collection.Results: Ninety-four percent of participants agreed that TP can be prevented through abstaining from sex, whilst 65% of participants agreed that TP could be prevented by using contraceptives such as pills and injections. Eighty-three percent of participants agreed that T Pcould be prevented through the use of condoms. Seventy-four percent participants disagreed that bathing after sex prevents teenage pregnancies. Furthermore, 28% participants agreed that TP can be prevented by oral sex.Conclusion: The conclusion drawn was that learners are aware of the measures for preventing TP.Keywords: Effectiveness, Sexuality Education, Teenage Pregnancy, Teenagers.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practice of secondary school girls towards contraception in Limpopo Province

Curationis ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorah U. Ramathuba ◽  
Lunic B. Khoza ◽  
Mutshinyalo L. Netshikweta
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Female Condom ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Contraceptive Counselling ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

Unplanned teenage pregnancy constitutes an important health problem, whilst contraceptive services are free throughout South Africa and the number of Termination of Pregnancy (TOP) services is increasing. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of secondary school girls towards contraception in Thulamela Municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa. A quantitative descriptive study design was used and respondents were selected by convenience sampling from a population of secondary school girls, the sample consisting of 273 girls in Grades 10–12. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data and analysed by computing frequencies and percentages using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Findings showed that respondents were aware of different contraceptive methods that can prevent pregnancy. However, most did not have knowledge of the emergency contraceptive, intra-uterine device and female condom. Pressure from male partners, fear of parental reaction to the use of contraceptives, reluctance to use contraceptives, poor contraceptive education and lack of counselling were seen as the main causes of ineffective contraceptive use and non-utilisation. Possible modalities of intervention deal with providing contraceptive counselling and care to empower these school girls to make informed choices on reproductive health. 

scholarly journals Teachers’ role in curriculum implementation at primary and secondary schools of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-41
Author(s):  
Asrat Dagnew Kelkay
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Curriculum Implementation ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Mixed Approach ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The purpose of this study is to investigate teachers’ role in curriculum implementation at primary and secondary school of Addis Ababa. Descriptive survey study was carried out at primary and secondary schools.64 department heads and 64 teachers were randomly selected in the schools. Mixed approach of quantitative and qualitative study was employed.  A sample of four primary schools and four secondary schools were selected at random from Addis Ababa. Through the use of questionnaire data were collected from members of the curriculum committee and teachers in the respective schools. The findings from the data revealed that the role of teachers in curriculum implementation is ineffective due to various reasons among which shortage of materials and students’ problems are worth noting. Lack of adequate curriculum materials have encountered teachers to bring about the required changes in the behavior of students through the provision of various activities and experiences. On the basis of the finding, it was recommended to combat the problem by providing the means and materials for schools. The school should develop the culture of organizing the efforts of teachers and students to generate fund and promote self-sufficiency in the long run. Further, deep investigation was recommended to screen out the essence of the problem from its root. Keywords: Curriculum implementation, primary school, secondary school, teachers

scholarly journals Menstrual knowledge and practices of female adolescents in Vhembe district, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Curationis ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorah U. Ramathuba
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
School Based ◽  
The Media ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
Menstrual Knowledge ◽  
Vhembe District

Background: Although sexual issues are openly discussed in the media, sexuality and reproductive functions are treated as taboo. Menstruation is a normal physiologic process, but carries various meanings within cultures and is rarely discussed amongst families and communities.Purpose: This study sought to assess the knowledge and practices of secondary school girls towards menstruation in the Thulamela municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa.Methods: A quantitative descriptive study design was used and respondents were selected by means of convenience sampling from a population of secondary school girls. The sample consisted of 273 secondary school girls doing Grades 10–12. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, which was analysed by computing frequencies and percentages using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 12).Findings: The findings revealed that respondents experienced menarche at 13 years and that menstruation is a monthly bleeding (80%) that happens to every female; it is a sign of adulthood (91%). 15% reported that it is the removal of dirt from the stomach and abdomen, 67% indicated the source of menstruation being the uterus, 65% the vagina and 13% from the abdomen. 73% reported having fear and anxiety at the first experience of bleeding and that they could not maintain adequate hygienic practices due to a lack of privacy and sanitarytowels.Conclusion: Interventions are needed to increase girls’ opportunities to discuss menstruation and access information from adults including mothers, parents and guardians. School-based sexuality education should be comprehensive, begin early and be regularly repeated.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and experience of palliative care amongst South African physiotherapists

2017 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda M. Morrow ◽  
Charlotte Barnard ◽  
Zimkhitha Luhlaza ◽  
Kelisha Naidoo ◽  
Sarah Pitt
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
South African ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Holistic Management ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Care Training ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Background: Palliative care encompasses holistic management of patients and families facing life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. There is currently little known about South African physiotherapists’ palliative care knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, experience and training needs.Objectives: To describe the amount and adequacy of palliative care training received by South African physiotherapists, and their interest, knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and experiences of palliative care.Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive survey study of a convenience sample of physiotherapists, using an adapted Physical Therapy in Palliative Care-Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Experiences Scale (PTiPC-KABE Scale). Likert scale scores were converted to continuous data for analysis, presented as median (IQR). Seven universities were contacted to determine undergraduate palliative care curriculum content.Results: A total of 303 participants (8.4% response rate) completed the questionnaire, and 289 responses were included (5.35% margin of error with 95% CI). Participants had 16 (6–27) years of experience, with 85.5% in private practice. About 66.7% and 79% of participants reported not receiving any training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, respectively, with more than 80% expressing that training was inadequate at both levels. Universities (n = 4/7; 57.1%) reported a maximum 3 hours undergraduate palliative care training. Seventy-nine percent of respondents had clinical experience in providing palliative care; however ‘knowledge’ was the lowest scoring domain (56.3% (43.8%–62.5%). The ‘beliefs’ domain scored highest at 82.6% (69.6%–91.3%).Conclusion: Many South African physiotherapists manage patients requiring palliative care, despite inadequate training and limited knowledge in this field. More under- and postgraduate learning opportunities should be made available for physiotherapists in the area of palliative care.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF DRAMA REHEARSALS IN REGULATING STUDENTS’ BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT OF DISCIPLINE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL REGION, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wambugu Pachomius ◽  
Zachary Njagi Ndwiga ◽  
Rebecca Wachira
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Central Region ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Target Population ◽  
School Students ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Relationship

<p>The use of drama rehearsals as a tool for inculcating discipline among students had been investigated by a number of scholars and education practitioners on global, continental and regional levels. However notable that drama rehearsals as a tool for inculcating discipline could be overlooked as a result of its demands, such as time. Therefore, purpose of the study was to determine effectiveness of drama rehearsals as a strategy in the management of discipline in secondary schools in central region, Kenya. The study used descriptive survey design. The target population was 79 deputy principals, 79 drama teachers, and 1888 drama students and non-drama students in secondary school in Central Region, Kenya. Both the census technique and random sampling were used to get a representative sample size of 419 respondents. Data was collected from the respondents using pretested questionnaires and was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) and then interpreted. The study found that the relationship between drama rehearsals and management of discipline among secondary school students was significant. The study therefore recommended that there was need to for school administrators to facilitate more drama rehearsals in order to improve the levels of discipline among students. This will improve their communication skills and as a result bring more rapport between the students and administrators.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0875/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals A systematic review of comprehensive sexuality education for South African adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronel Koch ◽  
Welma Wehmeyer
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
South African ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Comprehensive Sexuality Education

Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) was implemented in South African schools in the year 2000 as part of the subject Life Orientation, with the aim of contributing positively to adolescent sexual health in a holistic manner. Continued high rate of teenage pregnancy and HIV infection is an indication; however, that the programme is not entirely successful. To establish why the aims of the programme and the consequences of learners’ sexual behaviour do not correspond, this systematic review aimed to determine how the programme contributes to the sexual health of adolescents and to make recommendations for its improvement. Nine databases were searched, after which two reviewers independently evaluated the methodological quality of the identified studies using an appraisal tool. The 22 articles that met the criteria for final inclusion were qualitative in nature and included cross-sectional and cohort studies. Results indicate that the contribution of the CSE programme is reflected in teachers, learners and the curriculum. Teachers are in need of expert training and learners are neither actively involved in the learning process nor the development of the programme as they need and would like to be. Recommendations include the development of context-specific training curricula for pre- and in-service teachers as developed collaboratively by various experts and stakeholders. Learners’ voices, active involvement, cultural context and needs are fundamental to the development and delivery of CSE. The teaching method and content of sexuality education should meet the contemporary needs of the 21st century adolescent to ensure optimal sexual health.

scholarly journals A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Occupational Hazards and Utilization of Safety Measures among Construction Labourers at Selected Construction Sites of Jodhpur

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 602-604
Author(s):  
Mukesh Soni ◽  
Parvej Khan
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Low Income Groups ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Work plays an important role in people's lives as most workers spend at least 8 hours a day in the workplace whether it be in a building, office or factory. Occupational health is also a health concern regarding work and work. Occupational health not only protects health but also promotes health, emergency care, a wide range of preventative, therapeutic, rehabilitation services, an all-encompassing concept that can work to promote the health and wellbeing of employees. Construction work is considered a physically demanding task, usually under difficult conditions including hot, cold or wet weather. Construction workers closest to immigrants and members of other low-income groups are dealing with illness and injury resulting from work. Quantitative descriptive survey study approach and non experimental research design was used.Total 50 construction labourers working in construction site Jodhpur were selected by purposive sampling technique.Data collection by structured knowledge questionnaire and analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

scholarly journals Managing the Psycho-Social Vacuum of COVID-19 among Rural Learners through Ubuntu

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 266
Author(s):  
Bunmi Isaiah Omodan
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
South African ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Selection Approach ◽  
Relational Framework ◽  
Teachers Perspectives

The advent of COVID-19 has thrown the world in upheaval, most notably in the operationalisation of secondary schools. Observation, bodies of existing literature, and experience have shown that rural secondary school learners are disillusioned and uncertain on the future of their academic development amidst the “psycho-social” vagueness regarding their schooling and well-being. This study draws its background from South African teachers’ perspectives and proposed Ubuntu as relational framework lensing through Transformative Paradigm to respond to the problem. Critical Emancipatory Research was adopted as a research design. Five secondary schools located in Thabo Mofutsanyane municipality of the Free State, South Africa, form the research site. Two teachers each were selected from the schools using the opportunistic selection approach. A semi-structured interview was used to collect data from the teachers on the challenges faced in managing learners during the pandemic and how to manage the effect of COVID-19 on the learners. Socio-thematic Analysis (StA) was used to analyse the data. The findings showed that learners in rural areas are disadvantaged through the poverty line, affected psycho-socially, and that the need for sociological and psychological supports for teachers and learners becomes expedient in the management of the vacuum created by COVID-19. The study concluded that the principle of Ubuntu during and after COVID19 is a possible means to ameliorate the vacuum.

Extent of Utilization of Security Management Strategies for Enhancing Secondary Schools’ Administration by Principals in Udi Education Zone, Enugu State.

2019 ◽  
pp. 22-28
Author(s):  
Eze Ifeyinwa P. ◽  
Ozoana H. O.
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Security Management ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Government ◽  
Secondary School Administration ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Overall Reliability

The study was carried out to examine the impact of principals‟ security management strategies for enhancing secondary schools administration in Udi Education Zone. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. Principals‟ population was 54 while teachers‟ population was 621, the researcher purposively sampled 124 teachers‟ and made use of the 54 principals. The researcher made use of instrument for data collection. The instrument consisted of 15 items. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha with an overall reliability index of 0.80 which made the instrument highly reliable. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation while ttest statistics was used to test the hypotheses. The findings of the study showed that the respondents were of the views that, principals‟ security management strategies relating to the provision of security devices have an impact in enhancement of secondary school administration in Udi Education Zone to a low extent. It was recommended among others that the government should take the issue of security as a matter of priority as well as allocating money for the purchasing of such safety and security building equipment as video surveillance (CCTV) among others.

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