Age- and developmentally appropriate sexuality education for people with disability is essential for equipping them with necessary knowledge and skills. The CSE disability project utilised a collaborative, capacity building approach to co-design and implement sexuality education in special disability schools in Fiji.
From 2016 to 2018, the CSE disability project reached teachers and students in nine special disability schools in Fiji. At project completion, teachers reported increased confidence overall in teaching about sexuality and relationships, and students demonstrated increased knowledge regarding puberty and body changes. Interview findings suggested the project contributed to overcoming silence and stigma for people with disability and promoting safety for young people.
Citation: Botfield J, Ratu S, Turagabeci E, Chivers J, McDonald L, Wilson E, Cheng Y. Sexuality education for primary students with disability in Fiji. Health Education Journal. 2021;80(7):785-798. https://doi.org/10.1177/00178969211011227