Sexuality Education for Prevention of Pregnancy and HIV Infections: How do Tanzanian Primary Teachers Deliver it?

Authors

  • Margareth Joseph Bilinga Dar es laam University College of Education, Department of Psychology and Curriculum Studies, BOX 2329, Dar es salaam

Keywords:

Sexuality Education, Sex Education, Pregnancy, HIV and Contraceptives.

Abstract

Moreover, teachers expressed lack of knowledge and skills in teaching sexuality contents which is caused by lack of training.

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2016-04-25

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Bilinga, M. J. (2016). Sexuality Education for Prevention of Pregnancy and HIV Infections: How do Tanzanian Primary Teachers Deliver it?. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 26(3), 66–87. Retrieved from https://www.gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/5328

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