Avaliação das estratégias de prevenção da gravidez na adolescência nas escolas: um estudo de caso da Escola Secundária do Noroeste-1, Cidade de Maputo 2019-2021

Abstract

Knowledge about ways to prevent adolescent pregnancy is necessary for adolescents to be able to experience their sexuality more safely to ensure their schooling. This study aimed to evaluate the strategies for prevention of teenage pregnancy in the Northwest-1 Secondary School. Methodologically, a qualitative approach was adopted in the form of a case study. (TRADUÇAO NOSSA) Participants in the study were 39 students of both sexes between 9th and 12th grade and three teachers who teach from grade 8 to 12. The sampling procedure was by saturation saturation and purposive. The results of the study show that contents related to prevention of pregnancy are addressed in the curriculum subjects, especially Portuguese, English English, Portuguese, Biology, Mathematics and Physics, as well as in extra-curricular activities. curricular activities. The contents are dealt with in an open way, reconciling what is contained content of the curriculum with the experiences of everyday life. Furthermore, the prevention of teenage pregnancy adolescent pregnancy is done through extra-curricular activities involving various of the school community and qualified professionals. In this sense, it can be said that the strategies implemented by Northwest-1 Secondary School for the prevention of adolescent pregnancy are good, however, their implementation needs to be improved. Thus, it is necessary in these terms that the school outlines programmes of periodic training programmes for teachers in all subject areas and to promote the the involvement of students in extra-curricular activities, that the school revitalise the Biz Generation programme and create adequate conditions for the counselling centre.