Exploring the sexual and reproductive health information needs and barriers of teenage girls at a high school in the Western Cape
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Date
2022
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
The sexual reproductive health information needs of teenage girls are unmet in
developing countries. This coupled with poor information-seeking behaviour to acquire
appropriate SRH information and understanding of how the body works as well as misconceptions
about contraceptive use expose teenage girls to unintended pregnancies and school dropout. The study aimed to explore the sexual reproductive health information needs, and barriers
of teenage girls at a high school in the Western Cape. A qualitative research method with exploratory, descriptive, and contextual
research design was used for this study. The targeted population was teenage girls aged 16–17,
across Grade 11. Purposive sampling was used to select participants. In-depth semi-structured
interviews were conducted with 17 participants, which were audio recorded and transcribed
verbatim. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
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Magister Curationis - MCur
Keywords
Teenage pregnancy, Information needs, High School, Sexuality education, Reproductive health, Western Cape