A qualitative study on perceptions of adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health education in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Bondan Sikoki
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Ni Wayan Suriastini
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Setyo Pujiastuti
Abstract
Introduction
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is contentious due to societal and religious taboos in the Javanese Muslim community and being misunderstood as a potential catalyst for the premarital sex of unmarried adolescents. The existing practice of SRH education cannot guarantee reliable information about adolescent sexuality. The research aims to understand the intergenerational perception of SRH education conducted at high schools, which has not been comprehensively researched. This qualitative study was conducted in 2016 to explore the perspectives of adults and adolescents regarding school-based SRH education. Focus group discussions and individual interviews were used for data collection, while data analysis was conducted using a feminist perspective.
Content
The study identified gaps in the delivery of SRH education among Javanese Muslim, Indonesia. SRH education had not adequately addressed how adults and adolescents perceived sexuality as taboo due to moral panic about premarital sex and societal expectations placed on girls to maintain their virginity. Peer counsellors, responsible for imparting SRH information and facilitating communication with adolescents, reproduced adult moral values toward their peers, leading to a reluctance among adolescents to share their issues. Consequently, SRH education failed to reach those experiencing unwanted pregnancy or a toxic intimate relationship.
Summary and Outlook
The results of the study indicate the need to challenge intergenerational perceptions regarding sexuality and gender expectations to promote a positive gender perspective within SRH education in Indonesia.
Funding source: Knowledge Sector Initiative
Award Identifier / Grant number: 0213782-G-2016-001-0
Acknowledgments
We sincerely thank all participants involved in this study and Knowledge Sector Initiative, who funded the research in 2016.
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Research ethics: Not applicable.
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Informed consent: Informed consent was obtained from all individuals included in this study, or their legal guardians or wards.
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Author contributions: All authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.
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Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: QuillBot is used in the design of the manuscript to improve language grammar.
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Conflicts of interests: All authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
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Research funding: The study was financially supported by Knowledge Sector Initiative with grant agreement number 0213782-G-2016-001-0.
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Data availability: The datasets generated and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
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- Burden and awareness of anemia among adolescent girls of residential school in Telangana
- Comprehensive knowledge and supports from closest relatives are crucial to improve awareness and participation of Indonesian adolescent girls in anemia prevention program
