| dc.description.abstract | Abstract: This study was conducted in Chamwino District, in the four selected villages namely; Nzari, Mahamha, MvumiMakulu and Mvumi Mission. The objectives of the study were to identify methodologies used in delivering of reproductive health education to adolescents;examine adolescent’s perception on the adequacy of reproductive health education offered to them; identify achievements of the reproductive health education offered to adolescents and identify challenges in delivering reproductive health education among adolescents. Data were collected using questionnaires and checklists. A total of 96 respondents and thirteen
key respondents were involved in the study. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Content analysis was used for qualitative information. The findings from this study have revealed that a school was the major institution for delivering reproductive health education and the discussion was the method used. RHE Though adequate in increasing level of awareness on the consequences of early pregnancy, illegal abortion and STI’s has not reduced the occurrence of the cases of early pregnancy, illegal abortion and STI’s. The challenges encountered during the provision of reproductive health education were opposition fromcultural and religious factors, limited reach to non-schooling adolescents and lack of teachers who possess the necessary knowledge and training, to teach appropriate and correct information on sexual and reproductive health matters. It is recommended to equip teachers with skills and techniques in delivering reproductive health education; address social and cultural barriers | en_US |
