Table 2 Teachers and CBHWs roles, challenges, and opportunities in promoting the prevention of ASRHR problems in Zambia
S/N | Major Themes | Codes |
|---|---|---|
1 | The role of teachers and CBHWs in addressing sexual reproductive health problems | a. Mobilizing and sensitizing the community for meetings b. Providing SRHR counseling services to both adolescents and guardians c. Tactfully addressing misconceptions on SRHR services d. Brokering relationships between guardians and adolescent and the school e. Creating referral to other SRHR services if needed f. Follow-up of adolescents who do not report for school |
2 | Challenges experienced in the delivery of SRHR information and services | a. Stigmatization associated with difficult experiences such as sexual abuse and adolescent pregnancy b. Shyness among girls to participate when discussing SRHR in the presence of the boys c. Unreported and late reporting of sexual abuse cases d. Myths about contraception e. Customary norms and values regarding marriage affect SRHR information |
3 | Suggested strategies for addressing the challenges | a. Creating safe spaces for adolescents to discuss SRHR issues b. Engaging adolescents in coming up with the solution |