‘Sex education should be taught,fine…but we make sure they control themselves’: teachers' beliefs and attitudes towards young people's sexual and reproductive health in a Ugandan secondary school     

Padmini Iyer  Peter Aggleton 《Sex education》2013,13(1):40-53

Although schools have been identified as important settings in which young people's sexual and reproductive health (SRH) can be promoted, there has been limited research into the role of teachers in delivering sex education programmes. This paper describes findings from a qualitative study of teachers' beliefs and attitudes towards young people's SRH in a Ugandan secondary school, and discusses the ways in which conservative attitudes to young people's sexual activity and an adherence to gender stereotypes can limit students' access to SRH information and services. Teachers' attitudes, beliefs and often superstitions relating to young people's sexual activity inevitably affect the content and nature of school-based sex education. Findings from this preliminary study suggest that, rather than assuming teachers act as neutral delivery mechanisms in schools, these attitudes and beliefs must be taken into consideration and addressed in the development of school-based sex education programmes.  相似文献   

Policy scripts and students' realities regarding sexuality education in secondary schools in Kenya     

Francis Obare  Harriet Birungi 《Sex education》2013,13(6):615-629

This paper explores the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) policy context and the realities facing in-school young people in Kenya. It is based on a review of the health and education sector policy documents as well as data from self-administered questionnaires with 3624 male and female students from eight secondary schools in Nairobi. Findings show that although the policies emphasise the right to access accurate SRH information, there are restrictions on the content of messages that can be provided to in-school young people. At the same time, students continue to be exposed to the risks of undesired SRH outcomes and quest for comprehensive SRH information. The findings suggest that as policy-makers, parents, teachers, civil and faith-based organisations debate about the value and content of sexuality education in schools, it is important to consider the views and experiences of students who are the intended beneficiaries of such education.  相似文献   

Gender differences in South African men and women's access to and evaluation of informal sources of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information     

Erin Stern  Diane Cooper  Andrew Gibbs 《Sex education》2013,13(1):48-63

While much research has documented unsatisfactory sexual and reproductive health (SRH) awareness among young people in South Africa, understanding of gender differences in access to and evaluation of SRH information is limited. This paper concerned itself with men and women's informal sources and content of SRH, and gendered divergences around accessibility, evaluation, and impact of such information. Fifty sexual history narrative interviews and twenty-five narrative interviews with women were conducted with participants purposively sampled from a range of ages, cultural and racial backgrounds, and in urban and rural sites across five provinces in South Africa. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. While young women were more likely to learn about SRH information from family members, they also reported greater regulation concerning their sexuality. This could enhance stigma surrounding women's sexuality and hinder open communication. Men predominantly learned about sex through pornography and peers, which was reported to encourage sexual prowess to the neglect of practising safer sex. Lack of adequate SRH instruction for young people as revealed through the narratives had significant and often negative implications for men and women's early safer sex behaviours. In response to these insights, recommendations are offered to strengthen informal sources of SRH awareness.  相似文献   

Comprehensive sexuality education,culture and gender: the effect of the cultural setting on a sexuality education programme in Ethiopia     

Natalie C. Browes 《Sex education》2013,13(6):655-670

Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is recognised as an effective method of sexual health education, with the school identified as a fitting site of implementation. Its holistic and participatory nature endeavours to develop the knowledge, attitudes and life-skills of students to help them secure their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This qualitative study aimed to better understand aspects of CSE implementation in one context. Specifically, it focuses on the effects of the cultural setting, considering how gender and sexuality norms influence teacher and student implementation strategies. The research was carried out in one secondary school in Ethiopia, which delivered a Dutch-developed programme throughout 2013. Over 50 in-depth interviews were conducted with teachers and students, influential community members and experts in SRHR. Data were also gathered through focus group discussions and classroom observations. Results show that CSE teachers and students, both male and female, were able to discuss issues of sexuality. However, the cultural context was seen to affect interpretation of programme information, influencing the nature of this discussion. For an impactful implementation, it is recommended that sexuality education aims to engage with and involve the wider community, to reduce contradictory messages and increase programme support. Furthermore, teachers should undergo extensive and comprehensive pre-programme training that addresses their attitudes and values, not just their knowledge.  相似文献   

Preparing teachers to deliver gender-focused sexuality/HIV education: a case study from Nigeria     

Susan Y. Wood  Deborah Rogow  Frederica Stines 《Sex education》2013,13(6):671-685

Evidence shows that a focus on gender and power in sexuality/HIV education increases the likelihood of achieving positive sexual health outcomes, and international agencies have called for a shift to a gender-focused approach. However, questions remain about the implementation of such programmes, including how best to prepare teachers to deliver such curricula. In the development of the national school-based HIV prevention curriculum in Nigeria, several state governments partnered with feminist (or like-minded) non-governmental organisations to collaborate on teacher training. This case study, drawing on teacher interviews and classroom observations, explores the effects of that experience. Teachers reported that the 10-day training developed their competence, confidence, and commitment to foster students' critical thinking about gender issues. Specifically, they reported changes in their own gender attitudes, pedagogic skills and connectedness with students, particularly girls. The findings suggest that high-quality training can prepare teachers – including those in large, resource-poor school systems – to deliver the kind of gender-focused sexuality/HIV education that is proving most effective at advancing sexual health outcomes. Non-governmental organisations can be important partners for providing such training. Further research is needed to assess what additional social and educational outcomes may result from gender-focused sexuality/HIV education.  相似文献   

再论我国死刑犯的生育权和实现途径     

刘洋 《商丘职业技术学院学报》2010,9(6):23-24

生育权是一种自然权利,也是人格权的一种。死刑犯作为一个特殊的群体,其生育权问题是当前司法界争论的热点。本文剖析了生育权的性质,并论证了男女死刑犯应该具有生育权及其实现的途径。  相似文献   

运动与下丘脑-垂体-性腺轴（之二：运动对下丘脑-垂体-性腺轴的影响）     

常波 《沈阳体育学院学报》2005,24(6):4-7

有关运动性疲劳产生的的机理及对它如何进行有效预防和消除的研究,一直是令运动医学工作者瞩目的前沿课题。运动性疲劳时出现的机体变化较为复杂,涉及物质代谢、神经、内分泌、免疫等各个方面。其中,神经递质、HPG轴与机体的物质代谢、运动能力及运动后的恢复密切相关。为此,从睾酮的生理作用和调节、神经递质、细胞因子和睾丸间质细胞的调控、反馈调节和运动对下丘脑-垂体-性腺轴的影响等层面,较系统地探讨运动与下丘脑-垂体-性腺轴之间的关系,为加快机体恢复,提高运动能力,以及科学训练提供理论依据。  相似文献   

运动与下丘脑-垂体-性腺轴（之一：下丘脑-垂体-性腺轴的调控）     

常波 《沈阳体育学院学报》2005,24(5):7-11

有关运动性疲劳产生的的机理及对它如何进行有效预防和消除的研究,一直是令运动医学工作者瞩目的前沿课题。运动性疲劳时出现的机体变化较为复杂,涉及物质代谢、神经、内分泌、免疫等各个方面。其中,神经递质、HPG轴与机体的物质代谢、运动能力及运动后的恢复密切相关。为此,从睾酮的生理作用和调节、神经递质、细胞因子和睾丸间质细胞的调控、反馈调节和运动对下丘脑-垂体-性腺轴的影响等层面,较系统地探讨运动与下丘脑-垂体-性腺轴之间的关系,为加快机体恢复,提高运动能力,以及科学训练提供理论依据。  相似文献   

芝罘湾砂海螂的性腺发育和生殖周期     

张明亮  王娥叶 《烟台职业学院学报》2003,9(1):66-68

根据性腺外部特征和显微观察结果,将砂海螂(Mya arenaria)的性腺发育过程分为增殖期、生长期、成熟期、排放期和休止期5个阶段。芝罘湾砂海螂满1年性成熟,1年1个生殖周期,每年有2个繁殖高峰期,分别在5月上旬到6月上旬和8月下旬到10月上旬。  相似文献   

健身气功对女性生殖健康的影响———以原发性痛经为例     

李俭莉  徐武 《内江师范学院学报》2014,(4):97-100

简要叙述了女性常见的生殖健康问题与原发性痛经的机制,梳理了当下健身气功应用于女性生殖健康的现状,从运动医学、心理学和中医学角度分析了健身气功促进女性生殖健康的机理,认为存在的主要问题是：健身气功的推广不够,健身气功健身机制的理论研究不够,提出对策建议：加快普及健身气功,加强健身气功对女性生殖健康的理论研究,以促进女性的生殖健康.  相似文献