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An evaluation of the effectiveness of sexaulity education programme towards the prevention of teenage pregnancy among secondary school learners around Soutpansberg-West Circuit, Makhado Municiplity, Limpopo ProvinceGiliana, Mulalo Maxwell 08 March 2016 (has links)
MA (Psychology) / Department of Psychology
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Factors influencing unplanned pregnancy among learners in a selected high school in Collins Chabane Municipality, Limpopo Province, South AfricaKhosa, Ntiyiso Vinny 18 May 2019 (has links)
MPH / Department of Public Health / Unplanned pregnancy is a major medical, social and public health problem worldwide. This
problem affects learners’ performance and leads to a high learner drop-out rate at schools.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing unplanned pregnancy
among high school learners in the Collins Chabane Municipality, Limpopo Province, South
Africa. A quantitative study using survey methods was used. A structured questionnaire was
used to collect data. The total sample size was 362 female learners ranged between
learners whose ages ranged between 16 and 24. Only female learners in the school were
recruited to participate in the study. Validity and Reliability were ensured. Data were
analyzed using SPSS version 25.0 program. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used
to summarize and present the data. Permission to conduct the study was obtained from the
Department of Education, Limpopo Province, the Malamulele Circuit and the Principal of the
school. Informed consent was obtained from parents on behalf of female learners under 18
years of age. Confidentiality and anonymity was ensured. The study found that about 58.2%
of adolescents had used contraceptives, while 64.1% indicated that they needed more
information on contraceptive methods and their use. The study also found that about 71.8%
of the respondents had abstained from sexual activities in order to avoid unplanned
pregnancy. Unplanned pregnancies were found to be associated with ignorance of the
consequences of sexual activities, information about sex from their peers and the power
imbalance in sexual relationships between male and female adolescents. It is recommended
that adolescents be given adequate information about contraceptives, addressing the
advantages, disadvantages, side effects and how to manage their side effects. This would
help mitigate against the negative attitudes that the adolescents have toward contraceptives
owing to misinformation and misconceptions. In addition, school health nurses should use
Information Education Communication (IEC) materials on family planning to increase
awareness about family planning and to prevent unplanned pregnancies. The IEC materials
should be in the most common languages of Limpopo Province, i.e. Sepedi, Xitsonga and
Tshivenda for clear understanding of the content. / NRF
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Knowledge, attitudes and risk behaviours regarding sexually transmitted infections among learners at a selected high school in Collins Chabane MunicipalityChauke, Ishmael Ntsako 18 May 2019 (has links)
MPH / Department of Public Health / The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among High Schools has reached an epidemic level, calling for public health intervention. The study purpose was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and risk behaviours related to STIs among learners at a selected high school in Collins Chabane Municipality. A quantitative-descriptive study was carried among 2018 officially registered high school learners in Malamulele. Malamulele West was conveniently selected because of the accessibility and Photani High School was selected purposefully. A simple-random sampling technique was used to select 252 respondents. Data collected with self-administered questionnaires was analysed using SPSS software version 25.0, the response rate was 100%. Chi-square test was used to determine the relationships between more categorical variables. Statistical significance level was set at p<0.05. Majority (63.1%) of the respondents never knew of STIs. Majority of respondents (31%) incorrectly identified the types and causative organisms of STIs. Poor knowledge on the modes of transmission was found amongst 73% of the population. Majority of the respondents (67%) did now know that STIs are infections. A large proportion (54%) had a positive attitude on STIs as they emphasised the importance of STI screening. Misconceptions regarding STIs is rife, 61% and 59.9% of the respondents believed preventing STIs by going to church every Sunday and sleeping with virgins respectively. 95.6%) were sexual active and 29% of the respondents had poor knowledge on risk sexual behaviours. Respondents had adequate knowledge regarding treatment as 56% of the respondents reported knowing where to seek treatment. However, 92.1% respondents reported bad treatment by nurses. Each high school should be allocated a social worker and a nurse for the coordination of awareness campaigns on STIs. Churches should offer formal programs regarding STIs to their congregants in collaboration with universities and clinics. / NRF
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