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Adolescent sexuality and Life skills education in Nigeria: to what extent have out-of-School adolescents been Reached?
(Women's Health and Action Research Centre, 2014-12) Isiugo-Abanihe, U. C.; Olajide, R.; Nwokocha, E.; Fayehun, F.; Okunola, R.; Akingbade, R.
The introduction of school-based adolescent sexuality and life skills education in Nigeria’s formal education sector raises the misgiving that out-of-school youths who constitute more than half of the youth population might be neglected. This study investigated the extent to which out-of-school adolescents have been reached with sexuality education in Nigeria. The study took place in the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, and involved out-of-school adolescents, Non-Governmental Organizations, and community leaders. The qualitative research approaches were employed. Most of the youths had been exposed to sexuality education through seminars, trainings and workshops organized by different organizations. However, states in the south were better served than those in the north. Sexually Transmitted Infections including HIV/AIDS prevention accounted for more than 40% of the content of sexuality and life skills education received by out-of-school adolescents. The programmes have impacted positively on adolescents’ disposition and relationship with the opposite sex, knowledge and skill building.
Adolescent sexuality and life skills education in Nigeria: to what extent have out-of-School adolescents been reached?
(2014) Isiugo-Abanihe, U. C.; Olajide, R.; Nwokocha, E. E.; Fayehun, F.; Okunola, R.; Akingbade, R.
The introduction of school-based adolescent sexuality and life skills education in Nigeria’s formal education sector raises the misgiving that out-of-school youths who constitute more than half of the youth population might be neglected. This study investigated the extent to which out-of-school adolescents have been reached with sexuality education in Nigeria. The study took place in the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, and involved out-of-school adolescents, Non-Governmental Organizations, and community leaders. The qualitative research approaches were employed. Most of the youths had been exposed to sexuality education through seminars, trainings and workshops organized by different organizations. However, states in the south were better served than those in the north. Sexually Transmitted Infections including HIV/AIDS prevention accounted for more than 40% of the content of sexuality and life skills education received by out-of-school adolescents. The programmes have impacted positively on adolescents’ disposition and relationship with the opposite sex, knowledge and skill building.
Monitoring and evaluation research
(2015) Isiugo-Abanihe, U. C.; Nwokocha, E. E.
Prevalence and consequences of Ewu-ukwu custom in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria
(2008) Isiugo-Abanihe, U. C.; |Nwokocha, E. E.
Studies have consistently shown that fertility among the Igbo of Southeast Nigeria is high, and particularly higher among the Mbaise people. Multiple socio-economic and cultural factors such as son preference, stigma and discrimination ascribed to childlessness and other relevant practices in different communities bolster frequent child-bearing among Igbo women even without prompting from their husbands and, at times in conditions that threaten their lives. In Mbaise in particular, the ewu-ukwu custom which is celebrated to honour a woman after her tenth child is perceived as an index of accomplishment and self-actualization. The objectives of the study are to examine the prevalence of the ewu-ukwu custom in Mbaise, and to identify the categories of people who are breaking with the tradition by discontinuing the practice and the factors motivating them to do so. Furthermore, the consequences of the custom on maternal and child health as well as on care and welfare of young people was explored. The findings indicate that the custom has waned, but as long as it lasted, the quest for induction into this relatively privileged social group shored up high fertility, and is associated with high maternal and infant mortality and morbidity which are themselves exacerbated by poor health facilities. Also, the ewu-ukwu custom has multidimensional implications for the wellbeing and gender roles of relevant individuals and groups which call for urgent interventions and societal re-orientation
Sexual violence and sexuality education for the vulnerable sex: evidence from rural south-eastern Nigeria
(2019-03) Ani, J. I.; Taiwo, P. A.; Isiugo-Abanihe, U. C.
Violence against children is one of the violations of human rights. Although studies have been done on sexual violence against female children, there are gaps in understanding of this phenomenon particularly in Nigeria. Conducted in Ngwo, a rural community in Enugu State, South-eastern Nigeria, the study presents evidence on the reality and extent of violence experienced by the girlchild in this setting. Findings revealed that sexual violence in this area and typically goes unreported. It was also found that knowledge of sexuality education was lacking in breadth and depth. Although more studies are needed to associate lack of sexuality education and experiences of sexual violence, the study concludes that female children are highly vulnerable to sexual violence. We suggest that comprehensive sexuality education can be an important factor in curbing sexual violence. Together with increased awareness and advocacy that target parents, teachers and the society at large, governmental intervention with regards to adequate sanction for perpetrators, introduction of structures for reporting sexual violence and rehabilitation of victims of sexual violence are also critical to dealing with this problem.