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March 1, 2026Open Access

Impact of School-Based HIV Prevention Programmes on Adolescent Reproductive Health in Nairobi Slums, Kenya,

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GMGeorge Mwangi MutaiEgerton UniversityMOMercy Ngugi OchiengTechnical University of KenyaNGNyambura Gitonga GithinjiKenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

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Implication

Mixed-methods analysis finds reduced unprotected sex in adolescents following HIV prevention programs, suggesting positive health outcomes.

Key Points

  • This research aims to assess the effects of school-based HIV prevention programs on adolescent reproductive health outcomes.
  • Mixed-methods approach including surveys and qualitative interviews
  • Participants aged 10-19 years from Nairobi slums
  • Analysis involved statistical significance testing
  • Reduction in unprotected sexual intercourse from 45% to 32%
  • Statistically significant change with p < 0.05
  • Preventive effect indicated by OR = 0.67; CI: 0.49-0.89

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Mutai et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d830ec16d51705d2ee55https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18808275
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