scholarly journals AB046. Sexuality 360@ School: an ecosystem approach to comprehensive sexuality education in Hong Kong

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. AB046-AB046
Author(s):  
Neda Ng ◽  
Edmond Pui Hang Choi ◽  
Ellie Bostwick Andres ◽  
Alice Wai Chi Fung ◽  
Kevin Wing Chung Lau ◽  
...  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellie Bostwick Andres ◽  
Edmond Pui Hang Choi ◽  
Alice Wai Chi Fung ◽  
Kevin Wing Chung Lau ◽  
Neda Hei Tung Ng ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Hong Kong lacks comprehensive school-based sexuality education. Recent public health concerns have brought the inadequacies of sex education in Hong Kong to the forefront. The aim of the proposed study is to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive school-based sexuality education program in Hong Kong. Methods The proposed study is a prospective longitudinal study implemented in six secondary schools in Hong Kong over two academic years. The study adopts an ecological approach providing informational workshops for students, teachers and school management, social workers and guidance counsellors and parents. Study outcomes will be evaluated through pre- and post-tests. Results Key outcomes of interest among students include sexual health knowledge, awareness of values motivating healthy sexual decisions, understanding and efficacy of sexual communication and intention to use contraception. Among school employees and parents key outcomes include self-efficacy to engage in sexual health discussions with students/children, sexual health knowledge and awareness of Hong Kong community sexual health resources. Conclusions The proposed study will result in the development of a tested school-based culturally relevant comprehensive sexual health education program. Ultimately, this program aims to not only empower adolescents and their trusted adults in building a supportive environment for sexual health promotion but also construct a learning network to generate longitudinal evidence for the effectiveness of comprehensive sexuality education in improving sexual health outcomes. The program has the potential for expansion through widespread adoption in Hong Kong schools to benefit more adolescents and reduce the medical and societal burdens related to crisis pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and sexual abuse.


2020 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
John P. Burns

Abstract Based on archival material and interviews, the paper argues that the autonomy of Hong Kong's institutions of higher education has varied since 1911, with the colonial state initially exercising tight control and relaxing it especially as the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong approached. China has sought to reassert control especially since 2014 in what continues to be contested space.


Author(s):  
Peter Westwood

Abstract This article describes the evolution of inclusive education in Hong Kong, moving from segregation via integration to inclusion. The outside influence of education policies and trends from Britain, Australia, and the United States are identified, and the current situation is described. In particular, obstacles that are encountered on the route to inclusion are compared with those found in other countries. These obstacles include large class size, teachers’ often negative attitudes, parents’ expectations, teachers’ lack of expertise for adapting the curriculum and for providing differentiated teaching, and ongoing conflicts between the notion of ‘inclusive schooling for all’ and the ‘academic standards agenda’.


Sex Education ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Huaynoca ◽  
Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli ◽  
Nuhu Yaqub Jr. ◽  
Donna Marie Denno

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