Evaluating a Reproductive Health Awareness Program for Adolescents in Urban Tanzania
Author Information
Author(s): Madeni Frida, Horiuchi Shigeko, Iida Mariko
Primary Institution: St. Luke's College of Nursing
Hypothesis
Does a reproductive health awareness program improve knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding reproductive health among adolescents in urban Tanzania?
Conclusion
The reproductive health program improved students' knowledge and behavior about sexuality and decision-making, but did not significantly change their attitudes.
Supporting Evidence
- The program significantly increased knowledge scores for both girls and boys.
- Behavior scores also improved significantly after the program.
- Attitude scores did not show significant changes post-intervention.
Takeaway
This study showed that teaching teenagers about reproductive health can help them make better choices, but it doesn't always change how they feel about these topics.
Methodology
A quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design was used, with data collected through a 23-item anonymous questionnaire.
Potential Biases
Participants may have provided inaccurate responses regarding their sexual activities.
Limitations
The study's results may not be generalizable beyond the three schools involved, and knowledge retention over time was not assessed.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 153 girls and 152 boys aged 11 to 16, with a mean age of 12.5 for girls and 13.2 for boys.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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