PEREZ ACUÑA, CLAUDIA VERONICA
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ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND THE PREVENTION OF ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY IN CHILE

2018 , OBACH KING, ALEXANDRA ALICE , CABIESES VALDES, BALTICA BEATRIZ , PEREZ ACUÑA, CLAUDIA VERONICA , Michelle Sadler , Mariana Gerias

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Strengths and challenges of a school-based sexual and reproductive health program for adolescents in Chile

2022 , OBACH KING, ALEXANDRA ALICE , Michelle Sadler , Pascale Bussenius , CABIESES VALDES, BALTICA BEATRIZ , Patricia Muñoz , Carla Urrutia , PEREZ ACUÑA, CLAUDIA VERONICA , Ammal Mokhtar Metwally

Background Adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Chile have been primarily provided through health centers. Although some school-based initiatives have been implemented, to date, these have not been assessed. This study aims to identify strengths and challenges of the affectivity and sexuality component of the school-based 3A Program, a health program which seeks to prevent risk behaviors and promote healthy lifestyle habits within public schools (addressing health topics which in Spanish begin with the letter ‘A’, hence ‘3A’), implemented in the municipality of Lo Prado, city of Santiago. Methods We carried out a qualitative study with a descriptive-interpretative approach in three schools. We conducted in-depth interviews with students, teachers, health professionals, and school principals (N = 44); and focus groups with students (N = 3), teachers and health personnel (N = 3). The interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Participants highlight the integrative approach to health and to sexual and reproductive health promoted in the 3A Program, which is enhanced by the collaboration of interdisciplinary health teams. Permanent and expedited student access to sexual and reproductive health care is achieved, and affectional bonds are developed between students and the Program’s health staff. The Program assists female participants to imagine and form identities that are not inherently tied to motherhood. It also assists boys and LGBTQ+ adolescents in feeling included as relevant actors in sexual and reproductive health and decision making. The delivery of contraception in schools is highly valued. The most significant challenge identified is ensuring effective and ongoing collaboration between health staff and teachers. Conclusion Participants value the effectivity and sexuality component of the 3A Program as an initiative to improve adolescents’ access to sexual and reproductive health care. Our findings suggest that this Program could be replicated throughout the region and the country to improve the quality and accessibility of health services for adolescents.

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