Adolescent's attitudes and perceptions towards sexual health education in the healthcare facilities at Sebayeng in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

2025-01-30T06:20:59Z 2025-01-30T06:20:59Z 2023

Background: Adolescence is a stage marked by sexual health challenges that adolescents are faced with. Early sexual debut contributes to these challenges. Sexual health education is important in equipping adolescents with knowledge and skills to deal with these challenges. South Africa has made efforts to combat the challenges by introducing the Integrated School Health Policy. Through this policy, adolescents are educated about sexual health in schools. The adolescent-friendly approach was also implemented for the adolescents to access sexual health education in healthcare facilities. This study seeks to explore adolescents’ attitudes and perceptions towards sexual health education in healthcare facilities at Sebayeng. Objectives: To determine adolescents’ perceptions towards sexual health education in healthcare facilities at Sebayeng, Limpopo Province, South Africa. To determine factors that influence adolescents’ access to sexual health education at Sebayeng. To explore adolescents’ experiences regarding sexual health education in the healthcare facilities of Sebayeng. Methods: The study comprised of twelve (12) male and female participants who were at their adolescent stage and had attended sexual health education programme in health facilities at Sebayeng. We used the qualitative research approach in this study. For data collection, semi-structured interviews were utilised. Face to face interviews were used as a form of interaction between researcher and participants through interview guide schedule. Twelve (12) participants were sampled, and the researcher interacted with them until data was saturated. Data was recorded using an audiotape and filed notes during the interviewing process. For analysis of qualitative data, Thematic Content Analysis was used. Results: There is an inadequate provision of sexual health education to the adolescents. They receive education mainly from health facilities, and there is reluctance from parents and teachers in school. Tho

Adolescents; Attitudes; Perceptions; Sexual health education; Sex instruction; Adolescence; Health facilities; UCTD; Thesis

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