Knowledge and perceptions of adolescents on sexual reproductive health and rights in Kwazulu-Natal Province
Lubuta, Betty
Adolescent access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and rights
(SRHR) has been a problem in developing countries. The purpose of this study was
to determine adolescents in schools’ knowledge and perceptions about the issues
related to SRH and SRHRs. A descriptive and exploratory qualitative design was used,
and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Nonprobability quota
sampling was used to select 20 participants aged 14-19 from grades 10-12. Data were
thematically analysed using the Braun and Clarke strategy.
Four themes emerged from the findings: Knowledge and perceptions of adolescents
about SRH and SRHRs; availability and use of SRH services; preferred way to receive
information on sexuality; and perceptions of information about SRH/SRHRs, whether
taboo or acceptable. The study was conducted in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South
Africa. The results revealed that adolescents were not equipped with comprehensive
information about SRH and SRHRs from teachers, parents and churches.
Recommendations were made to the multidisciplinary team to provide adolescents
comprehensive sexual education.
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