Developing a culturally sensitive framework for sexual and reproductive health education: validating with the Fuzzy Delphi Method

Abdul Hamid, Siti Hazariah and Ellin, Mohammed Rasheedan and Mohd Arifin, Siti Roshaidai and Hasan, Haliza and Othman, Sajaratulnisah and Mohd Zain, Norhasmah and Afiyanti, Yati (2026) Developing a culturally sensitive framework for sexual and reproductive health education: validating with the Fuzzy Delphi Method. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 37 (2). pp. 189-197. ISSN 1043-6596 E-ISSN 1552-7832

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Abstract

Introduction: The lack of a culturally sensitive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) framework in Malaysia has contributed to misguided approaches and low acceptance of sexual education programs. Methods: This study employed the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) to develop and validate criteria for a culturally sensitive SRH framework. Data were derived from interviews with 31 parents and an analysis of an existing parenting sexuality module. Results: Of the 36 proposed criteria, 34 were accepted by the expert panel and categorized into four dimensions. Criterion A6 (SRH provider should encourage those who have strayed to seek repentance) and Criterion C1 (Emphasizing men as the focal point for SRH education) were excluded due to exceeding the threshold value (d > 0.2). Discussion: The FDM analysis prioritized culturally relevant criteria that shape SRH communication, providing guidance for educators and policymakers to strengthen SRH programs in Malaysia

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5496/127773
Uncontrolled Keywords:	culturally sensitive SRH education, framework development, Fuzzy Delphi Method, parental perspectives, community acceptance
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Special Care Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing
Depositing User:	Dr Siti Hazariah Abdul Hamid
Date Deposited:	06 Mar 2026 16:03
Last Modified:	06 Mar 2026 16:06
Queue Number:	2026-03-Q2437
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/127773

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