Assessing the Implementation of Sexuality Education Policies and Curricula in Kenya

KENYA, 2015
Health and Well-Being (HaW)

African Population and Health Research Center

Data file: Student Dataset

Reproductive health education in schools Curriculum Teaching methods and quality General opinion about reproductive health education Knowledge Reprductive health education outside of school About the student
Cases	2484
Variables	279

Variables

sm00a

Interview date

sm04a

respondent id

sm04b

student id

sm05

status of the questionairre

sm05o1

other status speficied

tm01

county

tm02

subcounty

tm03b

school code

tm06

school type

tm07

school ownership

tm08

school status

s101

Did you learn about any of the topics listed above?

s102a

learn about topics listed in Class 1

s102b

learn about topics listed in Class 2

s102c

learn about topics listed in Class 3

s102d

learn about topics listed in Class 4

s102e

learn about topics listed in Class 5

s102f

learn about topics listed in Class 6

s102g

learn about topics listed in Class 7

s102h

learn about topics listed in Class 8

s102i

learn about topics listed in Form 1

s102j

learn about topics listed in Form 2

s102k

learn about topics listed in Form 3

s103

Would have liked learning the topics earlier/later/was it just the right timing?

s104a

did you learn about these topics in biology subject?

s104b

did you learn about these topics in physical education subject?

s104c

did you learn about these topics in religious classes subject?

s104d

did you learn about these topics in home science subject?

s104e

did you learn about these topics in art and design subject?

s104f

did you learn about these topics in social ethics subject?

s104g

did you learn about these topics in life skills subject?

s104h

did you learn about these topics in after-classes/extracurricular programs?

s104x

did you learn about these topics in other?

s104xo1

other specify

s104z

did you learn about these topics in none of the above?

s105

Are activities on RH edu generally mixed or boys and girls taught separately?

s106

How would you prefer to have these activities?

s107

What do you think about the amount of time spent on these topics in your school?

s108

Do any of your exams include topics on reproductive health education?

s201a1

Have you learnt about puberty/physical changes in body

s201a2

Would you like to learn about puberty/physical changes in body

s201b1

Have you learnt about reproductive organs

s201b2

Would you like to learn about reproductive organs

s201c1

Have you learnt about menstruation

s201c2

Would you like to learn about menstruation

s201d1

Have you learnt about sexual behavior

s201d2

Would you like to learn about sexual behavior

s201e1

Have you learnt about equality between men and women

s201e2

Would you like to learn about equality between men and women

s201f1

Have you learnt about pregnancy and childbirth

s201f2

Would you like to learn about pregnancy and childbirth

s201g1

Have you learnt about abortion

s201g2

Would you like to learn about abortion

s201h1

Have you learnt about contraceptive methods

s201h2

Would you like to learn about contraceptive methods

s201i1

Have you learnt about how to use contraceptive methods

s201i2

Would you like to learn about how to use contraceptive methods

s201j1

Have you learnt about where to get contraceptive methods

s201j2

Would you like to learn about where to get contraceptive methods

s201k1

Have you learnt about sex in exchange for money or gifts

s201k2

Would you like to learn about sex in exchange for money or gifts

s201l1

Have you learnt about HIV/AIDS

s201l2

Would you like to learn about HIV/AIDS

s201m1

Have you learnt about other STIs

s201m2

Would you like to learn about other STIs

s201n1

Have you learnt about where to access STI/HIV services

s201n2

Would you like to learn about where to access STI/HIV services

s201o1

Have you learnt about communicating within relationships

s201o2

Would you like to learn about communicating within relationships

s201p1

Have you learnt about decision-making skills

s201p2

Would you like to learn about decision-making skills

s201q1

Have you learnt about prevention of violence/sexual abuse

s201q2

Would you like to learn about prevention of violence/sexual abuse

s201r1

Have you learnt about sexual orientation (homosexuality)

s201r2

Would you like to learn about sexual orientation (homosexuality)

s201s1

Have you learnt about sexual and reproductive rights

s201s2

Would you like to learn about sexual and reproductive rights

s201t1

Have you learnt about say no to sex/abstinence/chilling

s201t2

Would you like to learn about say no to sex/abstinence/chilling

s201u1

Have you learnt about moral issues related to sexuality

s201u2

Would you like to learn about moral issues related to sexuality

s201v1

Have you learnt about positive living for young people living with HIV

s201v2

Would you like to learn about positive living for young people living with HIV

s201w1

Have you learnt about female genital mutilation

s201w2

Would you like to learn about female genital mutilation

s202a

how strongly was-sex is dangerous for young people-being communicated?

s202b

how strongly was-no sex before you are married-being communicated?

s202c

how strongly was-avoid sex, use condoms if you have sex-being communicated?

s203a

learnt about How to make positive decisions and stick to them at this school?

s203b

learnt about Recognizing forced sexual contact at this school?

s203c

learnt about How alcohol and drugs affect sexual behavior at this school?

s203d

learnt about Respect for yourself and others, no matter status at this school?

s203e

learnt about Signs and symptoms of STIs and HIV at this school?

s203f

learnt about Ways to prevent HIV at this school?

s203g

learnt about How to talk to a partner about getting an HIV test at this school?

s203h

learnt about Ways to prevent pregnancy at this school?

s203i

learnt How to communicate with a partner on using contraceptives at this school?

s203j

learnt What to do if you get pregnant/if you make a girl pregnant at this school

s204

How useful have the classes/talks/activities on RH been in your life?

s301a

do health provider come to school to teach/talk/organize RH related activities?

s301b

do religious person come to school to teach/talk/organize RH related activities?

s301c

do peer educator come to school to teach/talk/organize RH related activities?

s301x

do other persons come to school to teach/talk/organize RH related activities?

s301xo1

Other specify

s301y

Don't know?

s301z

none of the above come to school to teach/talk/organize RH related activities?

s302

do you enjoy your classes/activities on RH more/less/the same as other classes?

s303a

classes/talks/activities on RH at school included listening to a lecture/talk

s303b

classes/talks/activities on RH at school included role playing,debate

s303c

classes/talks/activities on RH at school included assignments

s303d

classes/talks/activities on RH at school included quizzes

s303e

classes/talks/activities on RH at school included small group discussions

s303f

classes/talks/activities on RH at school included flipcharts and drawings

s303g

classes/talks/activities on RH at school included art projects,theater,drama

s303h

classes/talks/activities on RH at school included poems, story-telling

s303i

classes/talks/activities on RH at school included audiovisual

s303j

classes/talks/activities on RH at school included use of the internet/social med

s303x

classes/talks/activities on RH at school included other

s303xo1

Other specify

s304a

would like to listening to a lecture/talk in classes related to RH

s304b

would like role playing,debate in classes related to RH

s304c

would like assignments in classes related to RH

s304d

would like quizzes in classes related to RH

s304e

would like small group discussions in classes related to RH

s304f

would like flipcharts and drawings in classes related to RH

s304g

would like art projects,theater,drama in classes related to RH

s304h

would like poems, story-telling in classes related to RH

s304i

would like audiovisual in classes related to RH

s304j

would like to use of the internet/social media in classes related to RH

s304x

would like other in classes related to RH

s304xo1

Other specify

s305a

situations occured during RH classes: Too many people in the class

s305b

situations occured during RH classes: Students not paying attention/disrupting t

s305c

situations occured during RH classes: Students embarrassed to talk about RH topi

s305d

situations occured during RH classes: Students are excited to learn about RH edu

s305e

situations occured during RH classes: Teacher embarrassed to talk about RH topic

s305f

situations occured during RH classes: Teacher doesn't know enough about the topi

s305z

situations occured during RH classes: None of the above

s306a

Reason for not asking RH question: I was too embarrassed to ask

s306b

Reason for not asking RH question: there was not enough time

s306c

Reason for not asking RH question: I thought teacher would'nt know the answer

s306d

Reason for not asking RH question: I was afraid to offend or embarrass someone

s306e

Reason for not asking RH qstn: was afraid teacher/students would shut me down

s306f

Reason for not asking RH qstn: because the students/teacher were not listening

s306g

Reason for not asking RH qstn: I have never had a question that I didn't ask

s401

In your opinion, should reproductive health education be taught in school?

s402a

why should it be taught?: These topics are just as important as other topics

s402b

why should it be taught?: Parents don't teach us

s402c

why should it be taught?: to know how to prevent unwanted pregnancies

s402d

why should it be taught?: to know how to avoid getting HIV/AIDS or other STIs

s402e

why should it be taught?: We need to learn how to resist pressure

s402f

why should it be taught?: To understand how our body works

s402x

why should it be taught?: Other reason

s402xo1

Other (Specify)

s403a

why should it not be taught?:Religious beliefs

s403b

why should it not be taught?:Cultural beliefs/it's taboo

s403c

why should it not be taught?:Parents should teach these topics, not teachers

s403d

why should it not be taught?:The subject is not appropriate for our age

s403e

why should it not be taught?:it will encourage young people to have sex

s403x

why should it not be taught?:Other reason

s403xo1

Other specify

s403z

why should it not be taught?:No reason

s404

Do you think your parents support RH education being taught in school?

s501a

ways that a person can get HIV?:Having unprotected sex with someone who has HIV

s501b

ways that a person can get HIV?:From injecting a needle already used by someone

s501c

ways that a person can get HIV?:From mosquito bites

s501d

ways that a person can get HIV?:Transmission from mother to child

s501e

ways that a person can get HIV?:Shaking hands with an infected person

s501f

ways that a person can get HIV?:Receiving blood from an infected person

s501g

ways that a person can get HIV?:Bad omen/Curse/Chira/Witch craft

s501x

ways that a person can get HIV?:Other

s501xo1

Other specify

s501y

ways that a person can get HIV?:Don't know

s502a

How to reduce chances of getting HIV?:not having sex at all

s502b

How to reduce chances of getting HIV?:Using condom correctly when having sex

s502c

How to reduce chances of getting HIV?:By having only one sexual partner

s502x

How to reduce chances of getting HIV?:Other

s502xo1

Other specify

s502y

How to reduce chances of getting HIV?:Don't know

s503

Do you know a place where you can go to get an HIV test?

s504a

Heard about ways to prevent pregnancy?:Oral contraceptive pill

s504b

Heard about ways to prevent pregnancy?:Condoms

s504c

Heard about ways to prevent pregnancy?:Injectables

s504d

Heard about ways to prevent pregnancy?:Intra-uterine devices

s504e

Heard about ways to prevent pregnancy?:Implants (Jadelle, Implanon)

s504f

Heard about ways to prevent pregnancy?:Emergency contraceptives

s504g

Heard about ways to prevent pregnancy?:Female sterilization

s504h

Heard about ways to prevent pregnancy?:Male sterilization (vasectomy)

s504i

Heard about ways to prevent pregnancy?:Withdrawal

s504j

Heard about ways to prevent pregnancy?:Rhythm

s505

Know a place where you comfortable to get a contraceptive method to avoid pregna

s506

Know a place where you would feel comfortable going to get condoms on your own?

s601aa

Father

s601ab

Mother

s601ac

Received information on RH topics from?:Sister

s601ad

Received information on RH topics from?:Brother

s601ae

Received information on RH topics from?:Grandparents

s601af

Received information on RH topics from?:Other relative

s601ag

Received information on RH topics from?:Friend

s601ah

Received information on RH topics from?:Girlfriend/boyfriend

s601ai

School (teacher, counselor, activity, etc.)

s601aj

Received information on RH topics from?:After-school program

s601ak

Received information on RH topics from?:Trained peer

s601al

Received information on RH topics from?:Outreach worker

s601am

Religious figure

s601an

Received information on RH topics from?:Health center/FP center/hospital

s601ao

Received information on RH topics from?:Youth center

s601ap

Received information on RH topics from?:Other community center

s601aq

Received information on RH topics from?:Books/pamphlets/magazines

s601ar

Received information on RH topics from?:Internet/Social media (Facebook,Twitter,

s601as

Received information on RH topics from?:Radio or TV

s601at

Other

s601b1

Which source do you use most: First choice

s601b2

Which source do you use most: Second choice

s601b3

Which source do you use most: Third choice

s601ato1

Other specify

s602a

Activities participated outside normal school hours?:Seminars/talks

s602b

Activities participated outside normal school hours?:Workshops

s602c

Activities participated outside normal school hours?:Debates

s602d

Activities participated outside normal school hours?:Peer education groups

s602e

Activities participated outside normal school hours?:Theater

s602f

Activities participated outside normal school hours?:Role-play

s602g

Activities participated outside normal school hours?:Other community activities

s602h

Activities participated outside normal school hours?:I have not participated

s602x

Activities participated outside normal school hours?:Other

s602xo1

Other specify

s603

How often do you participate in these activities outside of school hours?

s701

Gender

s702

Age

s703

Class

s704

Religion

s704o1

Other specify

s705a

Who do you currently live with?:My mother

s705b

Who do you currently live with?:My father

s705c

Who do you currently live with?:Other family members/guardian

s705d

Who do you currently live with?:My boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife

s705e

Who do you currently live with?:Boarding school

s705f

Who do you currently live with?:With friends

s705g

Who do you currently live with?:On my own

s705x

Who do you currently live with?:Other

s705xo1

Other specify

s801a

agree/disagree?:Mostly, when girls say 'no' to sex they really mean 'yes'

s801b

do you agree/disagree?:Young people who carry condoms promiscuous or unfaithful

s801c

do you agree/disagree?:Using a condom is a sign of not trusting your partner

s801d

do you agree/disagree?:If someone I knew had HIV/AIDS, I would still be friend

s801e

agree/disagree?:Making contraceptive available to young people encourages sex

s801f

agree/disagree?:Having consensual&protected sex with someone you love is good th

s801g

agree/disagree?:It's wise for female student to use contraceptive method

s801h

agree/disagree?:It's acceptable for a man to beat his partner if she refuses sex

s801i

agree/disagree?:Sexual relationships should only be between a man and a woman

s802

Are students in your school allowed to carry condoms with them while at school?

s803a

If you had a boyfriend/girlfriend:Could you ask him/her to use condom during sex

s803b

If had boyfriend/girlfriend:Could you ask him/her if they have ever had HIV test

s804

Have you ever had sexual intercourse?

s805

What was the main reason you first had sexual intercourse?

s805o1

Other specify

s806

How old were you when you first had sexual intercourse?

s807

About how old was your first sexual partner?

s808

When was the last time you had sexual intercourse?

s809a

last time you had sex, did you use:Condom

s809b

last time you had sex, did you use:Oral contraceptive pill

s809c

last time you had sex, did you use:Implant

s809d

last time you had sex, did you use:IUD (coil)

s809e

last time you had sex, did you use:Injectable (Depo-provera)

s809f

last time you had sex, did you use:Emergency contraceptives

s809g

last time you had sex, did you use:Withdrawal

s809h

last time you had sex, did you use:Rhythm (safe days)

s809i

last time you had sex, did you use:Traditional method

s809j

last time you had sex, did you use:No method

s809x

last time you had sex, did you use:Other

s809xo1

Other specify

s8010

What is the main reason why you have not had sexual intercourse?

s8010o1

Other specify

s8011

know a place/person you would contact if you have been victim of sexual abuse/vi

s8012a

ever felt this way in this school:safe expressing myself in front of other stude

s8012b

ever felt this way in this school:fear that other students/teachers may make fun

s8012c

ever felt this way in this school:afraid that other students will physically hur

s8013

Anything else you'd like to tell us to better understand RH situation in your sc

pws

Total: 279

Assessing the Implementation of Sexuality Education Policies and Curricula in Kenya

KENYA, 2015 Health and Well-Being (HaW)

Data file: Student Dataset

Variables

KENYA, 2015
Health and Well-Being (HaW)