‘ASPIRE’ Strategies for Strengthening Adolescents’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Role Modelling
Author(s)
Dr. Tshiamo Nerville Ramalepa
Nursing Department, School of Healthcare Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa.
ISBN 978-93-49970-27-4 (Print)
ISBN 978-93-49970-12-0 (eBook)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-49970-27-4
The book, "‘ASPIRE’ Strategies for Strengthening Adolescents’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Role Modelling", authored by Tshiamo N. Ramalepa, focuses on developing effective role modelling strategies for adolescents' sexual and reproductive health (SRH). It employs the ASPIRE process, a structured methodology for adapting equity-explicit implementation strategies to bridge gaps and address disparities in SRH practices. This book presents evidence-based strategies for adolescent sexual and reproductive health role modelling, developed through a systematic adaptation process using the ASPIRE framework for equity-explicit implementation strategies. The need for effective SRH role modelling strategies is particularly pressing given the complex challenges adolescents face in navigating their sexual and reproductive health. These challenges include limited access to accurate information, cultural and religious barriers to open discussion of SRH topics, and the increasing influence of potentially misleading information through social media and other channels. Traditional approaches to adolescent SRH education and support have often failed to adequately address these challenges, highlighting the need for innovative strategies that can effectively engage adolescents through positive role models.
