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School-Based Sex Education in Western Nepal

Uncomfortable for Both Teachers and Students

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ID3972385
AutoresShreejana Pokharel (MedStar Health), Andrzej Kulczycki (0000-0001-9659-4488, University of Alabama at Birmingham), Sujeeta Shakya (Mahidol University)
Ano2006
Volume14
Fascículo28
Páginas156-161
Data de publicação2006-01-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoReproductive Health Matters (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0968-8080 • E-ISSN: 1460-9576
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1016/s0968-8080(06)28255-7
PMID17101434
OpenAlexW2065352659
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas14
Referências citadas4

The National Adolescent Health and Development Strategy (2000) of Nepal considers adolescents a key target group for information and services. The extent to which sex education is being provided in schools has received little attention, however. At higher secondary level, students are supposed to be taught basic sex education using a chapter in a textbook called Health, Population and Environment. Little is known about how or how well this material is covered. In a study in 2002 among adolescents in eight schools in the Nawalparasi District in the Western Region of Nepal, we interviewed eight teachers responsible for teaching this subject. We also collected survey data from 451 students and held four focus group discussions with 26 of them. We found that adolescents in these schools did not appear to be getting the information they needed. Most of the teachers did not want to deal with sensitive topics and feared censure by their colleagues and society. Some lacked the skills to give such instruction. Many students also felt uncomfortable with the topics. The challenge is to strengthen sex education, make it more appropriate for the students and ensure that teachers are more comfortable and able to give instruction on the topic.RésuméAu Népal, la Stratégie nationale de santé et de développement de l’adolescent (2000) considère les adolescents comme un groupe cible essentiel pour les informations et les services. Néanmoins, l’éducation sexuelle dispensée dans les écoles n’a guère reçu d’attention. Dans l’enseignement secondaire du deuxième cycle, les élèves sont censés étudier les notions d’éducation sexuelle avec un chapitre d’un manuel intitulé « Santé, population et environnement ». On sait peu de choses sur la manière dont cet enseignement est réalisé. Dans une étude de 2002 auprès d’adolescents dans huit écoles du district du Nawalparasi, dans la région occidentale du Népal, nous avons interrogé huit professeurs chargés d’enseigner cette discipline. Nous avons aussi recueilli des données auprès de 451 élèves et organisé quatre discussions par groupes d’intérêt avec 26 d’entre eux. Nous avons constaté que, dans ces écoles, les adolescents ne semblaient pas recevoir les informations dont ils avaient besoin. La plupart des enseignants ne voulaient pas aborder des questions sensibles et craignaient les critiques de leurs collègues et de la société. Certains n’avaient pas les compétences requises pour assurer cet enseignement. Beaucoup d’élèves étaient également gênés par les thèmes traités. L’enjeu consiste à renforcer l’éducation sexuelle, l’adapter aux élèves et veiller à ce que les enseignants soient plus à l’aise et plus aptes à l’assurer.ResumenLa Estrategia Nacional de Salud y Desarrollo de la Adolescencia (2000) de Nepal considera a los adolescentes un grupo objetivo clave para recibir información y servicios. No obstante, no se conoce mucho acerca de la enseñanza de educación sexual en los colegios. En el nivel secundario superior, se supone que los estudiantes reciban educación sexual básica, usando un capítulo del libro de texto titulado La salud, la población y el ambiente. Poco se conoce en cuanto a cómo o cuán bien es abarcado este material. En un estudio realizado en 2002 entre adolescentes en ocho colegios en el Distrito Nawalparasi de la Región Occidental de Nepal, nos entrevistamos con ocho profesores responsables de enseñar esta materia. Además, recolectamos datos de la encuesta entre 451 estudiantes y llevamos a cabo cuatro discusiones en grupos focales con 26 de ellos. Encontramos que los adolescentes en estos colegios no parecían estar recibiendo la información que necesitaban. La mayoría de los profesores no querían tratar temas delicados y temían la censura de sus colegas y la sociedad. Algunos carecían de las habilidades para impartir tal enseñanza. Muchos estudiantes también se sentían incómodos con los temas. El reto es fortalecer la educación sexual, adaptarla al contexto de los estudiantes y asegurar que los profesores se sientan más cómodos y capacitados para enseñar esta materia

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