Skip to content
Home
About Us
Resources
Profiles Metrics
Authors Directory
Institutions Directory
Top Authors
Top Institutions
Top Sponsors
AI Digest
Contact Us
Menu
Home
About Us
Resources
Profiles Metrics
Authors Directory
Institutions Directory
Top Authors
Top Institutions
Top Sponsors
AI Digest
Contact Us
Home
About Us
Resources
Profiles Metrics
Authors Directory
Institutions Directory
Top Authors
Top Institutions
Top Sponsors
AI Digest
Contact Us
Menu
Home
About Us
Resources
Profiles Metrics
Authors Directory
Institutions Directory
Top Authors
Top Institutions
Top Sponsors
AI Digest
Contact Us
Publication Details
AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
HIV education in South African schools: The dilemma and conflicts of educators
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, Volume 37, No. SUPPL. 2, Year 2009
Notification
URL copied to clipboard!
Description
Aims: Educators within the school system are well placed to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge and skills in order for adolescents to be equipped for appropriate sexual decision-making. The aim of this research was to provide an understanding of educators' beliefs, attitudes and behaviours with regard to sexual and reproductive health promotion. Methods: Individual interviews were conducted with 15 educators from demographically diverse high schools in the Western Cape. One-off interviews were conducted with Grade 8 Life Orientation educators and principals. The interviews were audio-recorded, with one exception. The resulting data were analysed using the qualitative computer package NVivo, as well as the grounded theory method. Results: The findings indicate that many educators are conflicted about HIV and sex education, as they perceive it as contradicting their values and beliefs. The overwhelming majority was in support of the promotion of abstinence, but felt personally challenged in teaching safe sex practices. Conclusions: The impact of broader socioeconomic factors on education was noted, such as the dysfunctional homes of learners, poor role models, inadequate life-skills, violence, and crime. The findings highlight the need for a comprehensive approach towards sexual health intervention programmes that is sensitive to the cultural and social context in which it is developed and implemented. © 2009 the Nordic Societies of Public Health.
Authors & Co-Authors
Ahmed, Nazeema
South Africa, Observatory
Groote Schuur Hospital
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Flisher, Alan J.
South Africa, Observatory
Groote Schuur Hospital
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Norway, Bergen
Universitetet I Bergen
Mathews, Catherine
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Mũkoma, Wanjirũ
South Africa, Observatory
Groote Schuur Hospital
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Jansen, Shahieda
South Africa, Observatory
Groote Schuur Hospital
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Statistics
Citations: 99
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1177/1403494808097190
ISSN:
14034948
e-ISSN:
16511905
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Randomised Control Trial
Grounded Theory
Study Approach
Qualitative