| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to assess effectiveness of life skills-based reproductive and sexual
health education for adolescent girls in three selected primary schools in Addis Ababa. The study
investigated whether a difference exist in reproductive health knowledge and behaviour of
female pupils that have participated and those who have not participated in programmes on life
skills-based reproductive and sexual health interventions in those primary schools in Addis
Ababa. The study population was comprised of 60 girl pupils aged 14 to 17 years who had
attended the school-based reproductive and sexual health education (ARSH) programmes and
life skills peer learning sessions in the two Sub Cities of Addis Ababa. The data were coded and
analyzed using the SPSS 19 software. During the data analysis, the researcher used descriptive
statistics, like frequencies and percentages.
The results of the survey demonstrate that in general the RSH programs actually reduced sexual
behaviour, either by significantly delaying the initiation of sex, reducing the frequency of sex, or
reducing the number of sexual partners. There is a great lack of information and knowledge
among non-RSH education participating girl school adolescents on sexuality, contraception, and
HIV/AIDS and several misconceptions abound. In the light of the findings, useful suggestions
and recommendations were made. |
