Experiences and perception towards reproductive health education among secondary school teachers in South India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reproductive health education (RHE) is an important component of school curricula. It helps students in the decision-making process regarding several issues concerning reproductive health. However delivering RHE at schools is a difficult task for the teachers.

Methods

This study was conducted to assess the experiences and perceptions towards reproductive health education (RHE) among 236 secondary school teachers in January 2019. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire.

Results

Only 21 (8.9%) were trained in RHE. Majority [179 (75.8%)] identified cultural barriers as the major challenge involved in its implementation. 95 (40.3%) teachers felt that the provision of sexual education as a part of RHE will promote pre-marital sexual activity

SUBMITTER: Joseph N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8394108 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature