Perceptions of adolescents about sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases
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Authors
Skosana, Mercia Nongoma Dorah
Issue Date
2009-08-25T10:45:41Z
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Adolescence , Perceptions , Sexuality , Sexually transmitted infections
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Abstract
The purpose of the study was to explore and describe the perceptions of adolescents about sexuality and sexually transmitted infections, which probably contribute towards the high incidence of sexually transmitted infections amongst this group.The study was designed as a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive research. A focus group interview and unstructured observation were used to collect data, using a nonprobability
snowball sample. The group consisted of 12 male and female adolescents residing in a specific geographical area in Pretoria and attending different high schools. Recommendations made focus on:
the approach to sex education programmes factors that need to be addressed in order to improve adolescent sexual health
empowerment strategies of teachers, parents and community leaders on adolescent sexuality and sexually transmitted infections so that in turn, they should be able to empower adolescents on their sexual roles and thus make informed choices The impact of implementing the recommendations will benefit individuals, families and communities.
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Citation
Skosana, Mercia Nongoma Dorah (2009) Perceptions of adolescents about sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/667>