Assessing the Implementation of Sexuality Education Policies and Curricula in Kenya

KENYA, 2015
Health and Well-Being (HaW)

African Population and Health Research Center

Variable Groups

Variable group: Genaral Opinion about Reproductive Health Education

Variables 18

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?