Home-Based Sexuality Education in Ghana: The Perspectives of Adolescents and Parents
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2022
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International Journal Of Sexual Health
Abstract
The extant literature has explored sexuality education from the perspectives of adolescents, but the views of parents are largely neglected. The few studies that have examined
the views of both parents and adolescents are selective in scope, coverage, and assessment.
There is thus a dearth of data on the type of topics discussed and the frequency of parent-adolescent sexual communication. The present study sought to explore adolescents’ lived
experiences of sexuality education and its impact on their sexual and reproductive health.
To achieve this, a qualitative research design with a semi-structured interview was employed
to gather data from thirty parents and adolescents in Ablekuma South Metropolis. An
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used in analyzing the data with each
theme showing divergence categories of experiences of sexuality education although the
views of both parents and adolescents on each category were similar. Parent-adolescent sex
communication showed frequently discussed topics and less discussed ones.
Perceptions of sexuality education revealed both positive and negative perceptions.
perceived impact of sexuality education also brought to light both positive and negative
impacts. It is recommended that stakeholders institutionalize diverse behavior
change interventions such as interpersonal communication and skills training aimed at
empowering both parents and adolescents to communicate explicitly about sexuality rather
than using euphemisms and timing techniques.
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Research Article
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Sexuality education, Reproductive Health, Adolescents