scholarly journals Estudio comparativo de opinión de adolescentes sobre Educación Sexual en instituciones públicas y privadas

2019 ◽  
pp. 9-21
Author(s):  
Noelia Pacheco-Arenas ◽  
Alin Jannet Mercado-Mojica ◽  
Martha Soledad Hernández- Maqueda
Keyword(s):  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Sexual Education ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Sexual Rights ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies ◽  
The City

In Mexico, adolescents receive sexual education from basic education, however, not all adolescents understand the knowledge they need to know to make decisions in relation to their sexual life, so the rate of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) ) continues to rise. Given this scenario, Social Workers, like other professionals, must assume the commitment to implement sexual education actions for the prevention of pregnancy at an early age, sexual and reproductive health and the promotion of sexual rights, so that the interest of carrying out a comparative study on the opinion of adolescents from two public and two private educational institutions in the City of Poza Rica, Veracruz, about their sexual education. The study presents results obtained through the application of an instrument consisting of 29 questions focused on knowing the opinion of adolescents about their sexual education, contraceptive methods and teenage pregnancy. The objective of the research is to know the perspective of the students of two private and two public educational institutions on sexual education and teenage pregnancy, to establish proposals on a comprehensive Sexual Education.

scholarly journals Contraception in Adolescence: Social Necessity

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-03
Author(s):  
Claribel Pazos
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Global Rate ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Sub Saharan

Teenage pregnancy is a global health problem. The beginning of sexual life at an earlier age has an impact on the increase in sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies, and the number of single mothers. Each year approximately 2 million adolescents under the age of 15 become pregnant and an estimated 16 million girls between the ages of 15 and 19 give birth, 95% of these births occur in developing countries. Adolescent births as a percentage of all births range from around 2% in China to 18% in Latin America and the Caribbean. The global rate of adolescent pregnancy is estimated at 46 births for every 1,000 girls and of the same Thus, the rate for Latin America corresponds to 66.5 births per 1,000 girls between the ages of 15 and 19, ranking second worldwide, only surpassed by Sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, complications during pregnancy and childbirth are the second leading cause of death among women 15-19 years of age worldwide.

scholarly journals A szexuális nevelésről orvosi szemmel a hazai adatok és a nemzetközi irányelvek tükrében

2019 ◽  
Vol 160 (13) ◽  
pp. 494-501
Author(s):  
Andrea Varga-Tóth ◽  
Gábor Németh ◽  
Edit Paulik
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Sexual Education ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Interactive Education ◽  
Gynaecological Examination ◽  
Reproductive Life

Abstract: Introduction: The prevention of early sexual life and its unwanted consequences is a worldwide problem. National and international surveys have shown that adolescents have their first sexual intercourse at a younger age. Aim: The study aimed to determine the way of sexual education of young people provided by physicians – general practitioners, paediatricians, obstetricians, gynaecologists etc. – in accordance with the results of a questionnaire-based study, the experiences gained during the interactive education and the suggestions of international guidelines dealing with sexual education. Method: Self-administered questionnaire-based study was performed among 13–18-year-old girls attending primary or secondary school (N = 868) between 2009 and 2016. The sexual activity of adolescent girls, their knowledge related to contraception and sexually transmitted infectious diseases, gynaecological (e.g., cancer screening) experiences were measured before sexual education performed by a gynaecologist. Results: Every 4th girl had the first sexual act at the age of 14 or before, but at the same time their sexual knowledge was incomplete and there was a significant proportion of those who already have had sex but have never had a gynaecological examination. Conclusion: The results highlighted the educational deficiencies of reproductive life, which is a complex task to solve, to address the changing approach of national healthcare and education systems, to adopt and follow scientific evidence-based guidelines. All health-care workers who are in contact with adolescents during their work must be involved in the sexual education. It is essential to continue incorporating sex education into education from early childhood to young adult age. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(13): 494–501.

Sexual health: An overview of contraceptive methods for young people

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 271-276
Author(s):  
Deborah Louise Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Younger Women ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Insufficient Knowledge

Rates of teenage pregnancy and sexually diseases in the UK are high compared to other Western European countries ( Avery and Lazdane, 2008 ). School nurses are key contributors to sexual health education in the UK in younger women due to their access to the school-age population ( Wainwright et al, 2000 ). Research has suggested, however, that although their general knowledge of the topic was adequate, school nurses have insufficient knowledge to effectively teach about some topics such as sexually transmitted infections or emergency contraception (EC) ( Westwood and Mullan, 2007 ). School nurses can play an important role in providing EC to adolescents by streamline accessibility and distribution of EC, while maintaining adolescent privacy ( Lindberg, 2003 ). Certainly, they can have a subtantial role in promoting sexual health services.

scholarly journals Prevention of STI and teenage pregnancies through sex education

2016 ◽  
Vol 126 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-49
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Drwal ◽  
Katarzyna Głaszcz ◽  
Anna Taracha ◽  
Adrianna Krupa ◽  
Olga Padała ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Teen Pregnancy ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Education Policies ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Educational Meetings

Abstract Different names are used when referring to sex education, as well as there are different ways to teach the subject. Yet, it remains an essential part of the school curriculum. Using different curricula may yield various results. The content of sex education classes is dependent on various cultural and social aspects, specific to the certain country. In Poland, sex education-related topics are brought up during classes of Introduction to Family Planning, as it is called in Polish. The Ministry of Education is responsible for shaping sex education policies. The curriculum mostly focuses on STI-related diseases (including HIV/AIDS), contraceptive methods and teen pregnancy issues. Unfortunately, psychological aspects of sex or sexual assault subjects are rarely discussed upon. As a result, sexual initiation often results in unwanted pregnancies or infections. Shame is a huge obstacle to effective communication on these topics between teens ant their parents. This shows the need for organizing educational meetings for parents or carers to help them start a conversation on this delicate subject with their kids. Sex education should be focused on presenting upright knowledge with medical accuracy, which will be an addition to the content provided by parents. Well-prepared teachers can have impact over lowering the rate of sexually transmitted infections and teenage pregnancies. Sex education has also a significant influence over promoting responsible sex and increasing teens’ awareness.

scholarly journals TEACHER OPINIONS ON SEXUAL EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY IN LATVIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
Egija Laganovska ◽  
Elīna Kviese
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Sexual Education ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies ◽  
Education Of Students ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Identity Safety

Sexual education plays an important role in preparing children and adolescents for a safe and productive life. Sex education provides not only knowledge about different types of sexual issues, or about common sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies, sexual violence, but also personal identity, safety, love, intimacy and relationships.This study was conducted in order to examine the opinions of special education teachers working with adolescents with intellectual disabilities on sexual education. A descriptive study design was used. The authors designed a questionnaire to explore the opinions of 72 special education teachers in Latvia.The research results approved how crucial it is to provide opportunities to receive sexual education for adolescents with intellectual disabilities at school. 

scholarly journals Assessing the Opinion of Mothers about School-Based Sexual Education in Romania, the Country with the Highest Rate of Teenage Pregnancy in Europe

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (8) ◽  
pp. 841
Author(s):  
Magdalena Iorga ◽  
Lavinia-Maria Pop ◽  
Nicoleta Gimiga ◽  
Luminița Păduraru ◽  
Smaranda Diaconescu
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Golden Ratio ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Sexual Education ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
School Based ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Female Teenagers

Background and Objectives: Without mandatory school-based education, Romania is a leading European country in teen pregnancy. This survey aimed at assessing the level of knowledge and the opinions about sexual education and sexual-related issues among mothers of female teenagers aged 13–18 years old. Material and Methods: The survey was conducted between 2015 and 2017 and had four parts, collecting data about sociodemographic variables, the level of knowledge about sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, and contraception. The respondents were mothers of female teenagers hospitalized in a tertiary pediatric clinic. Data were analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Statistics for Windows, version 25 (Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: One hundred and thirty-five mothers (42.46 ± 6.81 years old) were included in the research. Most of them were from rural areas, had graduated secondary school, were Christian-orthodox, married, and with a stable job. More than half of the mothers (61.42%) declared that they personally knew adolescents that were already mothers. In great proportion, mothers proved good knowledge about sexual education, contraception, and STDs. They considered that the minimum age for becoming married, in general, is about M = 18.62 ± 2.09 years old but in the case of their daughters, mothers appreciated that the best age would be 23.56 ± 9.37. Mothers considered that they had good communication with their daughters (M = 4.28 ± 0.99) and two-thirds sustained that they had discussed with them about sexual activity, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and contraception. In case of unwanted pregnancy of their daughters, one-third of the mothers (38.50%) would advise their girls to continue the pregnancy and 7.40% mentioned the termination of pregnancy. Two-thirds of them (74.10%) agreed to school-based sexual education. In the order of preferred sources for sexual education, mothers mentioned parents (85.90%), teachers (33.30%), and family doctors (24.40%). Comparative results regarding their own sex life and that of their daughters are presented. Conclusions: School-based programs should meet parental beliefs about sexuality and sexual education. School, as a creator of values and models, should find the golden ratio to better shape the personal, familial, and social needs for the healthy sexual behavior of the new generation.

scholarly journals Knowledge of modern contraceptives among undergraduate students of College of Health Sciences of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2100
Author(s):  
Ahmad Maryam Muhammad ◽  
Adamu Habibullah ◽  
Ismail Ahmad Muhammad ◽  
Auwalu Muhammed ◽  
Usman Nasir Nakakana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Modern Contraceptives ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies

Background: Many undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities are at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancies with resultant illegal abortions. The aim of this study is to assess the undergraduate students’ knowledge of contraceptives. Understanding the knowledge of contraception among students is essential in tackling unwanted pregnancies among youths.Methods: The researchers use cross-sectional survey, a quantitative approach to the stated objective. About fifty five (55) female students aged 18 to 21 years were enrolled in the study using purposive sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The fifty five (55) completed questionnaires were retrieved and data analyzed using SPSS version 20.Results: The result showed that current overall contraception knowledge was low, while general contraceptive knowledge is high among the student. However, the knowledge of both short-term and long term acting contraceptive methods were very low as reported by the respondents.Conclusions: This study has implication for health education especially on the use of modern contraceptives. Thus, recommendations were highlighted to improve students’ knowledge of the various contraceptive methods.

scholarly journals Szegedi egyetemi hallgatók ismeretei a megbízható fogamzásgátlásról és a szexuális úton terjedő betegségekről

2016 ◽  
Vol 157 (14) ◽  
pp. 539-546
Author(s):  
Iván Devosa ◽  
Zoltán Kozinszky ◽  
Melinda Vanya ◽  
Károly Szili ◽  
Alice Fáyné Dombi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
School Health ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Reliable Source ◽  
School Health Education ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies ◽  
The University

Introduction: Promiscuity and lack of use of reliable contraceptive methods increase the probability of sexually transmitted diseases and the risk of unwanted pregnancies, which are quite common among university students. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of university students about reliable contraceptive methods and sexually transmitted diseases, and to assess the effectiveness of the sexual health education in secondary schools, with specific focus on the education held by peers. Method: An anonymous, self-administered questionnaire survey was carried out in a randomized sample of students at the University of Szeged (n = 472, 298 women and 174 men, average age 21 years) between 2009 and 2011. Results: 62.1% of the respondents declared that reproductive health education lessons in high schools held by peers were reliable and authentic source of information, 12.3% considered as a less reliable source, and 25.6% defined the school health education as irrelevant source. Among those, who considered the health education held by peers as a reliable source, there were significantly more females (69.3% vs. 46.6%, p = 0.001), significantly fewer lived in cities (83.6% vs. 94.8%, p = 0.025), and significantly more responders knew that Candida infection can be transmitted through sexual intercourse (79.5% versus 63.9%, p = 0.02) as compared to those who did not consider health education held by peers as a reliable source. The majority of respondents obtained knowledge about sexual issues from the mass media. Conclusions: Young people who considered health educating programs reliable were significantly better informed about Candida disease. Orv. Hetil., 2016, 157(14), 539–546.

scholarly journals Születésszabályozás. Fogamzásgátlás, abortusz, szexuális nevelés

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 465-495
Author(s):  
Flóra Konrád
Keyword(s):  
Social Environment ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sexual Education ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Complex Issue ◽  
Abortion Laws ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Correct Application ◽  
Artificial Abortion

These issues are strongly interrelated since without proper sex education there is a lack of knowledge about contraceptive methods and the consequences of unwanted pregnancies are often artificial abortions. However, if we get ahead of the process and develop an education system, that includes the spreading of correct sexual behaviour and enlightenment may be a significant rate of abortions could be prevented. The aim of this study is to emphasize the importance of sexual education in our accelerated social environment. There are presented diverse methods of contraception and their correct application from the very beginning. Proper knowledge about these methods is essential, thus everybody will find the most suitable personal techniques. While discussing the current legislation of artificial abortion, it is necessary to point out that this is a very complex issue, because abortion laws of many countries mirror social and economical interests thus overshadowing the very strong ethical nature of the topic. There are detailed also psychological impacts of abortion and types of social exclusion since without these aspects it is impossible to draw a realistic picture of the subject.

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