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Title: Peer interaction and traditional and modern influences on adolescent sexuality in Nigeria and Kenya: findings from recent focus group discussions.
POPLINE Document Number: 070560
Author(s):
Barker GKRich S
Source citation:
[Unpublished] [1992]. 30 p.
Abstract:
In sub Saharan Africa 50% of births are to women <20 years. This study was conducted to provide a better understanding of how peer interaction and societal factors (traditional and modern) influence adolescent attitudes toward sexuality and family planning. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted in Kenya and Nigeria in 5 sites: 1) 3 mixed sex FGDs from a rural secondary school near Mombasa, Kenya, 2) 1 group of female peer counselors from the Family Planning (FP) Association of Kenya youth center, 3) 1 male and 1 female group of graduates (mostly married) from Gabari, Nigeria (Muslims near Zaria), 4) 2 single sex groups of secondary school students from Zaria, Nigeria, 5) 2 single sex groups of school leavers and 2 single sex groups of in school youth (10-18 years) from Ibadan, Nigeria (southern area). Leaders from FP organizations randomly selected participants. The focus topics included sexuality/sex education, perceptions (causes and dangers of early childbearing), male responsibility and early childbearing, knowledge and attitudes regarding family planning, knowledge and attitudes toward induced abortion, knowledge and attitudes regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including AIDs; sugar daddies, sugar mommies and prostitution; and program recommendations from youth. The conclusions reached were that peers were the chief source of information on sexuality and this results from the absence of traditional sources of information. In a traditionally functioning society, the beliefs regarding sexuality and FP were controlled by elders and family members. Urbanization and social change has brought with it few options for replacing the traditional system. Myths and misinformation were widespread regarding the side effects of FP and contraceptives, particularly among women. Males were more favorably disposed to FP. The response to unwanted, out of wedlock births was reliance on abortion, which was many times fatal. The patterns were widespread and youth were knowledgeable about the methods of induced and self induced abortion and places to acquire an abortion. In spite of each of the groups being conducted in a different language, there were many similarities in the terminology used and shared anecdotes regarding sexuality, FP, and abortion. There was unanimity of opinion and apparent mistrust of adults, but gratefulness when information on sexuality and FP were provided. One implication is that peer counseling may be a an effective strategy for reaching adolescents and have the most potential for success.
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