Exploring multisectoral collaboration in implementing comprehensive sexuality education framework at the provincial level in Zambia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2014, the Zambian government introduced the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) framework, decentralising its implementation from the national to the provincial administration. The provincial structures of the Ministries of Health and Education play an important role in providing technical, policy direction and coordination support. However, little research has focused on the role of CSE collaboration at the provincial level.

Objectives

This study sought to explore multisectoral collaboration dynamics influencing the implementation of the CSE framework at the provincial level in Zambia.

Methods

This qualitative study involved 29 interviews with diverse stakeholders at the provincial level such as government departments (health, education, etc.), priv

SUBMITTER: Chavula MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12404052 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature