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March 2, 2026Open Access

Health Promotion Campaigns and Adolescent Sexual Behaviour in Nairobi, Kenya: An Intervention Study,

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FMFrancis MutuaUniversity of NairobiMWMary Nekesa WanyonyiUniversity of NairobiOMOscar MungaiEgerton University

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Implication

Intervention study demonstrates significant reduction in risky sexual behaviours among adolescents, suggesting effective health education strategies.

Key Points

  • This research aims to assess the impact of health promotion campaigns on adolescent sexual behaviour in Nairobi.
  • Mixed-methods approach with pre- and post-intervention surveys
  • Focus group discussions among adolescents aged 15-18 years
  • Data analysis using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis
  • Unprotected sexual intercourse prevalence decreased by 30% after the intervention
  • Significant impact on adolescent sexual behaviour was observed
  • Further research is recommended to explore long-term effects

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Mutua et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52e04f1e85e5c73bf15bchttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18809741
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