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September 10, 2025African Journal of Reproductive Health

How do school-going adolescents in KwaZulu-Natal perceive sexual and reproductive health and rights? A qualitative study

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BLBetty LubutaRMRakgadi Grace Malapela

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Overview

Qualitative study explores adolescent perceptions of sexual and reproductive health in KwaZulu-Natal, suggesting improvements in education.

Key Points

  • Adolescents reported inadequate sexual education from various sources, affecting their understanding.
  • In a sample of 20 school-going adolescents, findings highlight risky sexual behaviour and its implications.
  • The use of qualitative methods, including interviews, facilitated an in-depth exploration of adolescent views.
  • Improvements in sexual health education could help reduce teenage pregnancies in KwaZulu-Natal.

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Lubuta et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2443bb210217d647aa1bdhttps://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8.5
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