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    Effect of Early Sexual Relationship on Students Academic Performance in Selected Government Secondary Schools in Ndorwa West, Kabale District
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-23) Sam Agaba
    This study examined the effect of early sexual relationship on students’ academic performance in selected government secondary schools in Ndorwa West, Kabale District. The problem statement was that despite all the available government programs that are aimed at curbing down early sexual relationship practices among the teenagers, there is still a high number of secondary school teenagers engaging in early sex including those of the selected secondary schools in Ndorwa west, Kabale District and this affects students’ academic performance (Getachew, 2015). It is evident that the academic performance in Uganda National Examinations of the selected secondary schools of Ndorwa west, Kabale District was poor in (2021) and also it was revealed that some students were found pregnant in these schools during the exams time which is likely to be contributing factor to poor performance among these students (Kabale District Education department report, 2022). The objectives of the study were; to identify the demographic factors associated with early sexual practice among secondary schools students in Ndorwa west, to examine the social-economic factors influencing early sexual practice and affects academic performance among secondary schools students in Ndorwa west and to assess the environmental factors contributing to early sexual practice and affect academic performance among secondary school students in Ndorwa west. The study used a descriptive study design and a sample size of 234 respondents was used for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews and data was analysed using Microsoft excel to generate statistics in tables, graphs and pie charts. The study findings on demographic factors associated with early sexual practice among secondary schools students in Ndorwa west were; age is a crucial demographic factor linked to early sexual practice, gender differences play a role in early sexual initiation and the family environment and structure can impact the likelihood of early sexual practice. The study findings on social-economic factors influencing early sexual practice and affects academic performance among secondary schools students in Ndorwa west were; students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds may be vulnerable to engage in early sexual activity. The study findings on the environmental factors contributing to early sexual practice and affect academic performance among secondary school students in Ndorwa west were; the influence of peers and the social environment can contribute to early sexual activity and the media and online platforms, can expose students to sexual content and behaviors at a young age. The study recommended that there should be promotion of parental involvement in the education and guidance of their children regarding sexual health and parental support and open communication can play a crucial role in preventing early sexual initiation.