Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to study the prevalence and discuss the need for inculcating comprehensive sexual
education in secondary school curriculums in Africa.
A double blinded cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated data tool or questionnaires to
obtain the data for this study. Signed consent was given after detailed written explanation on each
questionnaire. In the study, delegates were asked to choose a score from between 1 to 10 on how well they
were taught CSE while in high/secondary, with 1 being little to no CSE and 10 being excellent CSE. An
online Google form was used to retrieve the data and extracted as an excel shit. Statistical analysis of these
data was done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20.0.
The result showed that while less than 50% of participants had CSE while in secondary school 18.6% (21)
had little to no sex education what so ever and 1.8% (2) had very good Comprehensive sexual education.
The results showed a sharp difference in prevalence between those who received no CSE, those who had an
average level of CSE and those who had an excellent CSE while in secondary school. However, we must
commend the fact that some 25.40% had an above average CSE while in secondary school. However, this
is very low. Africans have an early age of sexual debut that usually falls within the high school age range.
In conclusion, while secondary schools in Africa should consider designing a standard CSE program, they
should work towards uniformity and a rich content. As it will be a valuable tool to cubbing poor SRHR
practices and maternal mortality rates (MMR) in Africa.
