Knowledge regarding sexual health Education programs among teachers at Wampeewo Ntakke Secondary school Gayaza, Wakiso District: A cross-sectional study.
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Knowledge, Atitudes, Practices, Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs, Teachers, Wampeewo Ntaake Secondary school, GayazaAbstract
Introduction: Sexual health education aims to equip young people with knowledge, skills, attitude and values that will empower them to realize their reproductive health wellbeing and dignity. The general objective of this study was to assess the knowledge of secondary school teachers regarding sexual health education programs
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted using simple random sampling, employing a structured questionnaire to collect data from 30 secondary school teachers. The data was analyzed using Microsoft excel and word.
Results: The study found that 26.7% of teachers identified “More than one component of the package” as the major component of sexuality education, with 23.3% emphasizing “STD’s and HIV/AIDS prevention”. Media (33.3%) and books (23.3%) were the most reliable sources of information. A significant majority (83.3%) of teachers believed that sexuality education is important for adolescents, and 73.3% supported gender inclusivity, advocating for both males and females to receive sexuality education.
Conclusion: The findings highlight the critical role of teachers in delivering effective sexuality education programs. Addressing the identified gaps through targeted interventions can enhance the effectiveness of these programs, ultimately contributing to the well-being and development of students.
Recommendation: Implementing comprehensive training programs for teachers, ensuring consistent curriculum integration, allocating adequate resources, encouraging parental involvement, advocating for strong policy support, and establishing mechanisms for regular monitoring and evaluation of sexuality education programs.
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