Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)
Impact of School-Based HIV Prevention Programmes on Adolescent Reproductive Health in Nairobi Slums, Kenya,
George Mwangi Mutai, Department of Clinical Research, Egerton University
Mercy Ngugi Ochieng, Technical University of Kenya
Nyambura Gitonga Githinji, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18808275
Published: November 27, 2005
Abstract
Adolescents in Nairobi slums face significant challenges related to HIV infection and reproductive health outcomes. A mixed-methods approach including surveys and qualitative interviews was employed among participants aged 10-19 years in Nairobi slums. The analysis revealed a reduction in unprotected sexual intercourse from 45% to 32%, with statistical significance at p < 0.05, indicating a preventive effect of the programme (OR = 0.67; CI: 0.49-0.89). The school-based HIV prevention programmes demonstrated a positive impact on adolescent reproductive health in Nairobi slums. Continuation and expansion of these programmes are recommended to further reduce the risk factors for HIV infection among adolescents.
How to Cite
George Mwangi Mutai, Mercy Ngugi Ochieng, Nyambura Gitonga Githinji (2005). Impact of School-Based HIV Prevention Programmes on Adolescent Reproductive Health in Nairobi Slums, Kenya,. African Stem Cell Research (Medical), Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18808275
Keywords
African geographyadolescent healthHIV preventionreproductive healthmixed methodsNairobi slumsqualitative research