Balumbi Musthamin, Stang Stang, Suriah Suriah, Syarif Syarifuddin, Putro Gurendro, Marwang Sumarni, Wijaya Eri
Doctoral Program in Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia.
Department of Biostatistics and Reproductive Health, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia.
J Educ Health Promot. 2025 Apr 30;14:170. doi: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_861_24. eCollection 2025.
Reproductive health education at the primary school level is a controversial topic. Although some recognize its importance in providing accurate information about the body and development, others raise concerns about cultural sensitivities and age-appropriateness. This review intends to explore various aspects related to the importance of reproductive health education among primary school children, as well as the challenges and benefits associated. This article presents a literature review of previous studies on the implementation of health and reproductive education in elementary school children. An extensive search was conducted to identify relevant papers using relevant databases like ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The articles included were selected if published between 2013 and 2023, in the English language, and have undergone a rigorous peer-review process. Our review identified substantial benefits of reproductive health education in primary schools. Studies showed a positive impact on reducing misconceptions about reproduction, promoting healthy attitudes towards the body, and potentially lowering risks of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. However, the review also revealed significant challenges. Cultural and religious sensitivities often lead to resistance from some communities. Additionally, ensuring age-appropriate language, content, and delivery methods remains a concern. The findings highlight the need for a balanced approach to reproductive health education in primary schools. While acknowledging cultural sensitivities, strategies like involving communities and using inclusive language can promote inclusivity. Open communication within families and well-trained teachers are crucial for effective reproductive health implementation. By addressing these challenges through inclusive and age-appropriate methods, reproductive health education programs can equip children with the knowledge and skills necessary for a healthy future.
小学阶段的生殖健康教育是一个有争议的话题。尽管一些人认识到它在提供有关身体和发育的准确信息方面的重要性，但另一些人则对文化敏感性和年龄适宜性表示担忧。本综述旨在探讨与小学儿童生殖健康教育的重要性相关的各个方面，以及与之相关的挑战和益处。本文对先前关于小学儿童健康与生殖教育实施情况的研究进行了文献综述。通过使用ScienceDirect、PubMed和谷歌学术等相关数据库进行了广泛搜索，以确定相关论文。纳入的文章需满足在2013年至2023年之间发表、英文撰写且经过严格同行评审过程的条件。我们的综述确定了小学生殖健康教育的诸多益处。研究表明，它对减少对生殖的误解、促进对身体的健康态度以及潜在降低青少年怀孕和性传播疾病的风险有积极影响。然而，综述也揭示了重大挑战。文化和宗教敏感性常常导致一些社区的抵制。此外，确保语言、内容和授课方式符合年龄要求仍是一个问题。研究结果凸显了在小学采取平衡的生殖健康教育方法的必要性。在承认文化敏感性的同时，像让社区参与和使用包容性语言这样的策略可以促进包容性。家庭内部的开放沟通和训练有素的教师对于有效实施生殖健康至关重要。通过采用包容性且适合年龄的方法应对这些挑战，生殖健康教育项目可以为孩子们提供健康未来所需的知识和技能。
