What does this research mean for the field?

Comprehensive sexual health education in South African schools significantly reduces unprotected sex and increases contraceptive use among adolescents. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate how school-based sexual health education influences adolescent sexual behaviors over time.

March 8, 2026Open Access

Impact of School-Based Sexual Health Education on Adolescent Behaviors in South African Schools,

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KNKhathi NkosiGraduate School USA SDSibusiso B. DlaminiUniversity of Eswatini NMNkosimpi MhlongoGraduate School USA

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Longitudinal study shows positive effects of sexual health education on behaviors in adolescents, suggesting need for ongoing programs.

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To investigate how school-based sexual health education influences adolescent sexual behaviors over time.
Longitudinal study design
Baseline and follow-up data collected from secondary school students
Statistical analysis with linear mixed models
Significant reduction in unprotected sex (p = .03)
Increase in contraceptive use (p < .01)
Condom use rose from 25% at baseline to 40% at follow-up among sexually active students

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Nkosi et al. (2010) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ada892bc08abd80d5bb9de https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18901499

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Impact of School-Based Sexual Health Education on Adolescent Behaviors in South African Schools,

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