Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education
Volume
15
Issue
2
First Page
216
Last Page
233
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
School
School of Arts and Humanities
RAS ID
71513
Abstract
‘Mooditj' known as ‘good' or ‘solid knowledge’ in Noongar language based in Western Australian, is an impact evaluated sexuality education program developed in 2002 by Sexual Health Quarters after an extensive consultation process with WA First Nations populations. The program uses interactive activities designed to educate 11–14–year–old First Nations youth about sexual health, life and relationship skills. In conjunction with local and Indigenous leaders within hilltribe communities, Borderless Friendship Foundation (BFF) and Borderless Friendship WA (BFWA) adapted the Mooditj training program to a hilltribe youth audience. Hilltribe people are the Indigenous culture of Thailand, typically living in remote villages that often have little to no electricity, access to safe water, health services or education. Hilltribe youth are at risk of entering the sex trade due to multiple vulnerabilities as a population and education is recommended to reduce risky sexual behaviours. This paper explores the acceptability of Mooditj program content and delivery to suit the cultural contexts and need of hilltribe communities.
DOI
10.1080/25742981.2024.2341677
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Comments
This is an Author's Accepted manuscript of: Quain, J., Mayberry, L., Sibosado, A., Woodley, G., & Hendriks, J. (2024). Mooditj–Indigenous Australian sexuality education adapted for hilltribe youth of Northern Thailand: evaluation of delivery through a mixed-methods approach. Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/25742981.2024.2341677