PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL-COMMUNITY COLLABORATION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

The study aimed to examine the perceived influence of school-community collaboration 
on the implementation of adolescent reproductive health education in secondary schools 
in Anambra State. The research adopted a descriptive survey design and involved 804 
health education teachers from public secondary schools in Anambra state. A structured 
questionnaire was used to collect data, with two sections: one assessing forms of school
community collaboration and the other evaluating its influence on the implementation of 
reproductive health education. The instrument was validated by experts in the field of 
health education and a pilot test was conducted to assess its reliability, yielding a 
reliability coefficient of 0.85 for Section A and 0.88 for Section B. Data were analyzed 
using mean scores and standard deviations. The findings revealed that school-community 
collaboration significantly influenced the implementation of adolescent reproductive 
health education, with joint health campaigns, involvement of parents and community 
health personnel and the establishment of health clubs identified as key collaborative 
efforts. The study concluded that strengthening school-community partnerships can 
significantly enhance the quality and effectiveness of reproductive health education 
programs. It is recommended that schools and communities collaborate more closely 
through joint activities, teacher training and community health professionals’ 
involvement.