Session 71: Sex education: the intersection of traditional systems

Thursday, December 13 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM Manyara Ngorongoro Wing. 3rd Floor

Chair: Akim Mturi, Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa
Discussant: Chiweni E. Chimbwete, University of Witswatersrand

1.	Exploring issues surrounding adolescent-adult communication gap in sexual and reproductive health in Ghana  •  Kofi Awusabo-Asare, University of Cape Coast; Augustine Tanle, University of Cape Coast

2.	Sex education, knowledge, attitudes and behavior of adolescents towards HIV/AIDS in Ghana  •  Akwasi Kumi-Kyereme, University of Cape Coast; Alex C. Ezeh, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

3.	The timing and role of initiation rites in preparing young people for adolescence and responsible sexual and reproductive behaviour in Malawi  •  Alister Munthali, University of Malawi; Eliya M. Zulu, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

4.	Evaluation of the impact of life skills based HIV and AIDS education using folktales in primary schools in Nigeria  •  Makanjuola O Osagbemi, University of Jos, Nigeria; Bunmi O Joseph, Agency for Children in Crisis (AFChiC); Olubunmi V Oshadumo, Federal College of Education

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