The World Starts With Me: Evaluating a Sex Education Program in Uganda
Author Information
Author(s): Rijsdijk Liesbeth E, Bos Arjan E R, Ruiter Robert A C, Leerlooijer Joanne N, de Haas Billie, Schaalma Herman P
Primary Institution: Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
Hypothesis
Following the intervention, students in the intervention group would score significantly better than students in the comparison groups on the main socio-cognitive determinants of safe sex behaviour.
Conclusion
The study showed an intervention effect on several socio-cognitive determinants, but effectiveness could be improved by addressing the context of implementation.
Supporting Evidence
- Students in the intervention group showed improved beliefs about pregnancy prevention.
- Intervention group students had a stronger intention to delay sexual intercourse.
- Self-efficacy in dealing with sexual coercion increased among intervention group students.
Takeaway
This study looked at a program teaching safe sex to teenagers in Uganda and found it helped them understand safe sex better, but it needs to be done more completely to be really effective.
Methodology
A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-test measures among intervention and comparison groups.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the non-randomized selection of schools and reliance on self-reported measures.
Limitations
The study had a non-randomized design and relied on self-reported data, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of students was 16.1 years, with 55.2% girls and 44.8% boys; majority identified as Christian.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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