Bridging the gap: exploring students' needs, knowledge, and preferences for delivering comprehensive sexuality education in Sierra Leone.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sierra Leone, like many developing countries, faces challenges in providing comprehensive sexuality education to its students. Despite the growing recognition of the importance of comprehensive sexuality education in promoting sexual health and well-being, there is a lack of standardised and accessible programs in many parts of the country. This study examined the disconnect between students' needs (both perceived and real), their knowledge, and their preferences for delivering comprehensive sexuality education in Sierra Leone.

Methods

This qualitative study, which was part of a broader research initiative by the Institute for Development and funded by the UK Foreign Commonwealth Development Office, explored the delivery of comprehensive sexuality education in Sie

SUBMITTER: Yillah RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11877898 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature