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[FPoIQwB5-04]Digital Strategies for Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy through Sexual and Reproductive Education in Brunei Darussalam: Insight from Maternity Healthcare Professionals
*Siti Khuzaiyah1,2, Khadizah Haji Abdul-Mumin2, Sarena Haji Hashim2 (1. Universitas Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia (Indonesia), 2. Universiti Brunei Darussalam (Brunei))
Keywords:
Adolescent pregnancy,digital health education,Brunei Darussalam,maternal healthcare professionals,qualitative study
[Purpose] To explore maternal healthcare professionals’ perspectives on using digital technologies to prevent adolescent pregnancy in Brunei Darussalam
[Method] Thirty-five maternal healthcare professionals were purposively sampled from Maternal and Child Health Clinics across Brunei Darussalam. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis to identify key patterns and insights related to technology use in adolescent pregnancy prevention.
[Results] Four central themes emerged: Technology and Media Utilization, Educational Content, Settings for Adolescent Education, and Policy on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention. Subthemes under Technology and Media Utilization included the use of digital platforms and social media for health education. Educational Content covered topics such as teenage pregnancy, antenatal care, adolescent social behaviour, and culturally grounded perspectives within Brunei’s religious context. The Settings theme referred to education delivered in schools, clinics, and public spaces, while the Policy theme addressed existing adolescent pregnancy prevention education and interagency collaboration. Digital platforms and social media were perceived as useful in disseminating culturally appropriate sexual and reproductive education in religious settings. Integrating religious values into educational materials ensures both cultural sensitivity and effectiveness. Multi-sectoral collaboration between healthcare, educational, and religious institutions is also important to strengthen adolescent pregnancy prevention strategies and align digital initiatives with community norms and values.
[Consideration] Despite the risk of adolescent pregnancy, Cultural and religious sensitivities often restrict open discussions on sexual and reproductive health, leading to misinformation among adolescents and increasing the risk of early pregnancy
[Conclusion] This study reveals that with particular concerns, technology-based sexual and reproductive health education in religious setting could benefit to improve adolescent awarenes on adolescent pregnancy prevention. Furthermore, collaboration and culturally sensitive contents deemed as essential aspects to strengthen this education.
[Method] Thirty-five maternal healthcare professionals were purposively sampled from Maternal and Child Health Clinics across Brunei Darussalam. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis to identify key patterns and insights related to technology use in adolescent pregnancy prevention.
[Results] Four central themes emerged: Technology and Media Utilization, Educational Content, Settings for Adolescent Education, and Policy on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention. Subthemes under Technology and Media Utilization included the use of digital platforms and social media for health education. Educational Content covered topics such as teenage pregnancy, antenatal care, adolescent social behaviour, and culturally grounded perspectives within Brunei’s religious context. The Settings theme referred to education delivered in schools, clinics, and public spaces, while the Policy theme addressed existing adolescent pregnancy prevention education and interagency collaboration. Digital platforms and social media were perceived as useful in disseminating culturally appropriate sexual and reproductive education in religious settings. Integrating religious values into educational materials ensures both cultural sensitivity and effectiveness. Multi-sectoral collaboration between healthcare, educational, and religious institutions is also important to strengthen adolescent pregnancy prevention strategies and align digital initiatives with community norms and values.
[Consideration] Despite the risk of adolescent pregnancy, Cultural and religious sensitivities often restrict open discussions on sexual and reproductive health, leading to misinformation among adolescents and increasing the risk of early pregnancy
[Conclusion] This study reveals that with particular concerns, technology-based sexual and reproductive health education in religious setting could benefit to improve adolescent awarenes on adolescent pregnancy prevention. Furthermore, collaboration and culturally sensitive contents deemed as essential aspects to strengthen this education.
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