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This research aims to explore the effectiveness of social media platforms in educating adolescents about sexual health in Nairobi's informal settlements.

February 26, 2026Open Access

Social Media Platforms in Adolescent Sexual Health Education: A Nairobi Informal Settlements Case Study

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COChiraimbwa OchiengAfrican Population and Health Research Center

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Mixed-methods research shows social media improves sexual health knowledge in adolescents, highlighting the need for tailored strategies.

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This research aims to explore the effectiveness of social media platforms in educating adolescents about sexual health in Nairobi's informal settlements.
Mixed-methods approach combining surveys and focus groups
Surveys administered to 300 adolescents
Focus group discussions with 20 adolescents
Data analyzed using thematic analysis and chi-square tests.
Social media campaigns significantly increased sexual health knowledge ($p < .05$)
Male adolescents participated more actively in online discussions (72% vs. 48%)
Engagement in sexual health education varied by gender.

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Chiraimbwa Ochieng (2002) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe38b95ddcd3a253e7731 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18752242

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