Barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Education among In-School Adolescents in Zomba and Mangochi Districts, Malawi

Autor/inn/en	Likupe, Gloria; Chintsanya, Jesman; Magadi, Monica; Munthali, Alister; Makwemba, Medison
Titel	Barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Education among In-School Adolescents in Zomba and Mangochi Districts, Malawi
Quelle	In: Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 21 (2021) 4, S.450-462 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Likupe, Gloria) ORCID (Chintsanya, Jesman) ORCID (Munthali, Alister)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1468-1811
DOI	10.1080/14681811.2020.1821181
Schlagwörter	Barriers; Sex Education; Foreign Countries; Elementary School Students; Sexuality; Pregnancy; Early Parenthood; Teacher Attitudes; Malawi + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Sex instruction; Sexualaufklärung; Sexualerziehung; Sexualkunde; Ausland; Sexualität; Schwangerschaft; Lehrerverhalten
Abstract	Teenage pregnancy and child marriage continue to rise in Malawi despite the introduction of compulsory Life Skills education in primary schools in 2002. A qualitative approach, employing focus group discussions with participants was used to explore the barriers faced by teachers in delivering sexual and reproductive health education in primary schools in southern districts of Malawi. Pupils, teachers and parents from a total of 10 primary schools, seven in Mangochi and three in Zomba, were invited to participate in focus group discussions on barriers to sexual and reproductive health education. The teaching experience of teachers ranged from one to six years. Pupils were aged between 10 to 19 years while parents had to have a child learning sexual and reproductive health at school to participate. Thematic analysis revealed several barriers to delivering sexual and reproductive health education: over-emphasis on abstinence, an unconducive learning environment, existence of sexual practices linked to becoming of age rites, peer pressure, lack of sexual and reproductive health reinforcement by parents, and inadequate training for teachers. Policymakers and curriculum developers/implementers should create an approach which is inclusive of all stakeholders and able to provide young people with comprehensive sexuality education that is rights based and effective. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01