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Challenges in providing HIV and sexuality education to learners with disabilities in South Africa: the voice of educators

Challenges in providing HIV and sexuality education to learners with disabilities in South Africa: the voice of educators

People with disabilities are at increased risk of exposure to HIV, yet they lack access to HIV prevention, treatment care and support including sexuality education. Lack of knowledge, skills and confidence of educators teaching sexuality education to learners with disabilities is related to this increased vulnerability. This study identifies possible challenges educators of learners with disabilities face when teaching sexuality and HIV education. Five focus groups were conducted in three purposely selected types of special schools representing four impairment groups in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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