Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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Impact Evaluation of School-Based Health Education Programmes for Adolescent Girls in West African Countries: A Comparative Study in Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal

Chinedu Obi Okereke, Department of Pediatrics, University of Lagos Nnaemeka Chike Nwachukwu, Department of Surgery, Federal University of Technology, Akure Uduak Agbakoko, University of Ibadan
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18732613
Published: June 17, 2001

Abstract

School-based health education programmes have been implemented in West African countries to address adolescent girls' health needs, but their effectiveness varies. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys (n=500) with qualitative interviews (n=30). Data were analysed using SPSS version 26.0 for descriptive statistics and inferential tests including ANOVA with robust standard errors. Significant increases in knowledge scores (p<0.01; mean difference = +5.2%) across all three countries, indicating improved health education outcomes. The programmes showed positive impacts on adolescent girls' health literacy and behaviors, though variability exists between countries. Further studies should explore long-term effects and sustainability of these interventions. adolescent girls, school-based health education, West Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal

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Chinedu Obi Okereke, Nnaemeka Chike Nwachukwu, Uduak Agbakoko (2001). Impact Evaluation of School-Based Health Education Programmes for Adolescent Girls in West African Countries: A Comparative Study in Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. African Performing Arts Research, Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18732613

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AfricanAnthropometryCross-SectionalGender StudiesHealth EducationQualitative ResearchQuantitative Analysis

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