scholarly journals EVALUATION OF THE PRACTICAL IMPACT OF SEX EDUATION AMONG GIRL ADOLESCENT STUDENTS- AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 78-80
Author(s):  
Suganthi. M
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Gender Inequalities ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Quality Life ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Sex education and reproductive health has always been demurred subject in India due to culture and religious inhibitions. Lack of knowledge on reproductive health during adolescent leads to sexually transmitted infections, violence, bullying and unplanned pregnancy ( RM Anderson, 2013).The hormonal changes during the adolescent age, stigma on sex related subject matters and gender inequalities in India are the greater challenges for reproductive health education (WHO,2010).Thus, endowing the scientific knowledge on sex will navigate to a quality life. Considering the above aspects, the study was rolled on to study intends to emphasize the need, knowledge and attitude towards sex education among girl adolescent and also to investigate the positive and negative effect of sex education on students. The study intended to understand the practical possibilities in implementing sex education in India

Sexual education in selected European countries - characteristics

2021 ◽  
Vol 598 (3) ◽  
pp. 3-17
Author(s):  
Urszula Kempińska ◽  
Anna Nowak
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Sexual Education ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Scientific Truth ◽  
The Right

This article aims to present the characteristics of sex education in selected European countries. Particular attention should be paid to the need for compulsory and diligently conducted sexual education of young people as a preventive measure and a factor providing objective scientific truth. Normative systems and set of beliefs often create social taboos about sexuality. Based on the analysis of scientific sources published in Polish, French and English, this article also shows the essence of sex education in schools, as a way for young people to make the right choices, reduce the occurrence of risky behaviors and protect against and prevent sexually transmitted diseases, unplanned pregnancy and sexual violence. Acquiring true and consistent with the current state of knowledge information on the human sexual sphere should be carried out throughout life. Conducting professional sex education classes at school would be an opportunity for all students to have equal access to information on this subject. Both for those who talk to their parents and those for whom it is a taboo. The presented effects of the lack of sexual education in schools show that its reliable and professional implementation is a means of providing help to young people and their families. However, in order to change the approach of parents and students to attending classes in this subject, it is necessary to improve the quality of teaching in this subject and to make some changes to the curriculum.

scholarly journals Impact of sensitization programme on reproductive health awareness among adolescent girls residing in a shelter home (Snehalay) Ahmednagar

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 138
Author(s):  
Saili U. Jadhav ◽  
Shubhada S. Avachat
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Female Genital Tract ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Reproductive Organs ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Comprehensive Information ◽  
The Impact

Background: Adolescents comprise one-fifth of India's total population. Knowledge on reproductive health at adolescent age is essential to build their foundation of healthy reproductive practices in the future and to lower the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.Methods: An interventional study was done on 51 adolescent girls at a shelter home (Snehalaya). Informed consent was obtained from the concerned authorities. Data was collected by interview technique with the help of a structured questionnaire prepared by literature search. Response of adolescents was recorded through their answers to the questionnaires. Intervention was done in the form of sensitization lecture with the help of audio visuals and educational posters. The same questionnaire was again interviewed and the impact of intervention was assessed. Statistical analysis of data was done using percentage, proportion and appropriate tests of significance.Results: In our study we found the average age of menarche of the girls to be 12-14 years, but as several of the girls came from unhealthy backgrounds, they had several menstrual problems like dysmenorrhea, irregular menses. Three of the girls had not experienced menses after 14 years of age. After the sensitization lecture, 56% of the girls were able to write the names of the reproductive organs in the female genital tract. 85% of the girls were able to name the hazards of teenage pregnancy. All adolescents need access to quality youth-friendly services provided by clinicians trained to work with this population. Sex education programs should offer accurate, comprehensive information while building skills for negotiating sexual behaviors.Conclusions: Hence from our project we identified the unmet need of awareness regarding reproductive health amongst adolescent girls and we tried to meet those needs by providing sensitization.

scholarly journals The effect of providing educational sessions about sexually transmitted diseases on knowledge and attitudes of secondary school students at Zagazig City

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Samia Farouk Mahmoud ◽  
Naeima Mohamed El-Sayed Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
School Students ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background and objective: Sexually Transmitted Diseases are a major health problem that affects mostly young people. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of providing educational sessions about Sexually Transmitted Diseases on knowledge and attitude of secondary school students.Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used in carrying out the study. The study was conducted at four governmental public secondary schools in Zagazig City, 367 secondary school students from the previously mentioned settings were included in the study. Two tools were used to collect necessary data: Tools (I): An interview questionnaire sheet; It was consisted of two parts: Part (A) entailed questions pertaining to socio demographic characteristics of the students, while part (B) included questions regarding student’s knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases. Tool (II): It was intended to assess student's attitude toward sexually transmitted diseases.Results: Pre, post and follow up students’ knowledge and attitude tests after sessions implementation revealed highly statistically significant improvement in students’ knowledge and attitudes (p < .001), which justified the research hypothesis.Conclusions: The educational sessions significantly brought out improvements in the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent students regarding sexually transmitted diseases. The study recommended an educational program about all types of sexually transmitted diseases to be included into the secondary school curriculum and media enlightenment campaigns about these diseases should also be emphasized. 

scholarly journals Perception regarding reproductive health among adolescents of rural Sindh, Pakistan

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
Anjum Shahid ◽  
Abdul Ghaffar Pirzada ◽  
Ashfaque Ahmed Memon
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sizable Proportion ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Hiv Aids

Adolescence, the second decade of life, is a period in which an individual undergoes major physical and psychological changes. Adolescence is a period when health problems that have serious immediate consequences can occur or when problem behaviours that could have serious adverse effects on health in the future are initiated. This study examines the knowledge and perception regarding reproductive health and opinion toward reproductive health education among adolescents of rural Sindh, Pakistan.  Study was conducted in 2008- 2009 on a total number of 369 adolescent males (209) and females (160) studying in colleges of Kambar Shadadkot, rural Sindh. This descriptive study using cluster sampling technique was conducted in randomly selected eight intermediate colleges of boys and girls. After informed consent and ensuring confidentiality, an anonymous quantitative questionnaire was completed to ascertain the knowledge of adolescents.  Main outcome measures were adolescent’s knowledge of reproductive health concepts, pregnancy and contraceptive methods and knowledge in relation to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS. Analysis of data revealed that a sizable proportion of adolescents had low knowledge regarding reproductive health issues and had misconception regarding reproductive physiology, STDs and condoms. Teacher was the focal source of information and 63% male and 43 % female respondents desired a need for RH education. More than half of participants had no knowledge on STDs and HIV/AIDS and its spread and a small percentage had awareness regarding contraceptive methods, about condom use and its protective coverage against STD’s and pregnancy. Strong efforts are needed to augment awareness among rural adolescents and education could serve the purpose. Gender-based ethnically amenable sex education curriculum should be introduced in educational institutions.South East Asia J Public Health | Jan-June 2012 | Vol 2 Issue 1 | 39-45 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v2i1.15264

scholarly journals The Effect Of Family Health Education On The Knowledge And Attitude Of Couples Attending Pre-Marriage Counseling Classes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Saeed MazloomyMahmoodAbad ◽  
Seyed Abed Tofighiyan ◽  
Nahid Ardiyan ◽  
Forozandeh Kalantari ◽  
Arefeh DehghaniTafti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Marriage Counseling ◽  
Hereditary Diseases ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Introduction: health physical, mental and social young couples with health family is related fertility of new slip. Participation in premarital education and counseling program, may couple's first encounter with the health care system. service perception and satisfaction, will play an important role continuation of health service utilization. Methods:This quasi-experimental study,before and after the 230 couples attending pre-marriage counseling classes during June to December 2016 premarital counseling center was down.The questionnaire was made based on the objectives of the study was designed and its validity and reliability was approved.The questionnaire consisted of demographic information, knowledge,attitude in three areas of was set up in two stages,before and after intervention training program and completed.Collected data using parametric and nonparametric statistical tests and meaningful outlets α = 0/05 were analyzed. Results:The average age of the couples studied,22/97 ± 4/77 years was.Knowledge couple before and after the educational intervention,respectively 6/33 ± 3/89 and 15/37 ± 3/84 was. Attitudes of couples before and after the intervention to the 65/94 ± 8/92 and 76/56 ± 9/92 was.Average score of knowledge and attitude before and after the intervention in the areas of reproductive health, hereditary diseases and blood-borne and sexually showed statistically significant differences. (P = 0/000) Conclusion: According to the results of the study, it is necessary to increase the couple's health literacy about the topics (Blood and sexually transmitted diseases, reproductive health and hereditary diseases) headlines and take the time to do a more comprehensive programming classes.  

scholarly journals Exploratory study of Adolescents Reproductive Health Communication and their perception on reproductive health, addictions and psychological anxiety(DASS)

2020 ◽  
pp. 258-269
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Transmitted Infection

Adolescents (10-19 years) population in India is 253 million (Census 2011), and the country needs to see them physically, mentally healthy, and socially valuable people. A significant period of transition from childhood to adulthood for biological and psychological development. A phase of puberty represents a time of dramatic transformation, and hormonal changes were the testosterone sex hormone plays an essential role in the body. In men, it's thought to regulate sex drive (libido), bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and the production of red blood cells and sperm [1]. Adolescents are sexually active in unique aspects exploring knowledge in diverse aspects of early life experiences. Also, developmental trauma disorder will harm their attachments, social, self-regulation skills, low self-esteem, and the development of harmful sexual behaviour. During the phase, male adolescents are addicted to drugs, which causes' Psychosocial Risks (Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Loneliness) among adolescents, shaping one's future. The study analysis the knowledge, awareness of sexuality, masturbation, sexually transmitted infection, adolescent's sexual behaviour, information-seeking behaviour, and interpersonal communication during adolescence among arts and science University male students in Coimbatore who come from the various rural and urban backgrounds. Igniting the information-seeking action and discussion will help build a strong structure of health communication to influence individuals. The interpersonal communication between the adolescent parents and the dissemination of sex education through proper communication channels will develop a positive attitude of their body functions.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude of menstruation hygiene, contraception and sexual transmitted disease among school girls of Lunawada, Mahisagar, Gujarat, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chintan Upadhyay ◽  
Bipin Nayak ◽  
Gaurav Desai
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Sexual Transmitted Disease ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Around ¾th of adolescent girls have experiencing menstrual dysfunction and it disturbs the routine daily workout4. UNICEF reported that total number of adolescent girls in India is 243 million which cover almost 20% of the Indian population. The objectives of the current study were to observe the knowledge and attitude regarding menstruation, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases among secondary and higher secondary school girls.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of Vadodara during August 2016 to September 2016. The study included girls high school of standard 8th to 12th of Vadodara city. Around 310 adolescent students of standard 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th. From each standard, 62 girls were selected by simple random technique with the help of their attendance register.  Results: Around 71.4% participants believed that menstruation is natural process and 22.7% believed as abnormal process. Around 62.6% of participants believed for reason of menstruation is “Female becomes capable of child bearing”. Almost 9.0% participants did not know about organ of reproduction and 18.4% did not know about the physical changes during puberty. only 14.5% participants believed that coitus is the culprit of STD transmission. Teacher and mother were the main source of information for participants regarding STD. Almost 55.4% participants were aware about condom as contraceptive method followed by oral pills and permanent sterilization.Conclusions: Menstrual hygiene and prevention of STD diseases should be considered important issue at all the levels of health care system, where number of factor influence in the awareness and practice in rural area. Education regarding reproductive health should be included in the curriculum in all schools.

Testing awareness of fertility and reproductive health among unmarried medical students at Cairo University

2020 ◽  
pp. 039156032092864
Author(s):  
Sameh Fayek GamalEl Din ◽  
Wael Fayek Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Assisted Reproductive Technique ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Potential Negative Effect ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Reproductive Technique

Aim: We aimed in this survey to assess fertility and reproductive health awareness among medical students. Methods: A total of 354 female and male final year medical students (193 females and 157 males) were recruited for this survey at the Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, who attended the lectures of the andrology and sexually transmitted disease department. Results: Our study demonstrated that the mean ages of the female and male medical students when they want to have their first child were 26.95 ± 2.924 and 28.7 ± 3.94, respectively, and and p = 0, while the mean ages of the female and male medical students when they want to have their last child were 32.5 ± 3.2 and 34.7 ± 5.1, respectively, and p = 0.001. Our study demonstrates that a majority of the female and male medical students moderately estimated the efficacy of the assisted reproductive technique to take a baby home, and the means of their estimation were 42.620% ± 12% and 43.5% ± 13.1% and p = 0.482. Moreover, our study showed that 75 (39.1%) females were convinced that vaginal delivery has a potential negative effect on the sexual functions. However, 99 (51.6%) females did not see any potential negative effect of vaginal delivery. In addition, 18 (9.4%) females responded in an indefinite way to this question. Finally, our study demonstrated that 145 (92.4%) males rejected the proposal of vasectomy. Conclusions: Interestingly, our study revealed increased estimation by the participants of the efficacy of the assisted reproductive technique to take a baby home, despite the fact that they were medical students who had already studied the subject of gynecology in their fifth year and should have estimated it properly.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF PEER EDUCATION IN DECREASING ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY: A LITERATURE REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-37
Author(s):  
Anak Agung Istri Dalem Cinthya Riris ◽  
Ni Kadek Diah Purnamayanti
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Adolescent Pregnancy ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Peer Education ◽  
Health Provider ◽  
Peer Educator

Background: Currently, the number of adolescents who have sexual intercourse is increasing and those make a higher risk of medical, psychological, and social implications. This behaviour is obviously leading to an increase the number of adolescence pregnancy. Sex education and counselling in many countries is delivered by health care professionals. In Indonesia, there are some sex education programs delivered by peer educators but their success in reducing adolescence pregnancy is unknown. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of a peer reproductive health education program in decreasing unplanned pregnancy in adolescents. Method: This integrative literature review was based on 3 databases which included Google Scholar, Pubmed and SAGE Journal. The inclusion criteria were articles published within the 2012–2018-year range, written in English, and the entire article was available and accessible. Only original articles with experimental design will be included. The quality of the selected articles was defined by using the Olsen-Baisch Scoring critical appraisal tool for integrative review. Result: Peer education builds social support and sense of belonging. The content is not only about unplanned pregnancy but also STI and HIV; responsible decision making; and body image identification. Peer educator can be the role model and have greater opportunities to counter the risk of adolescent pregnancy. Conclusion: Preventing adolescent pregnancy can save the next generation and improve adolescent health. Peer educator as part of health provider connect adolescents with their reproductive health needs. This approach would be beneficial strategy consider by health provider to protect adolescents. Keywords: adolescent, peer educator, pregnancy, sex education

scholarly journals Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Remaja Tentang HIV Aids Di SMA N 1 Selemadeg

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Desak Made Firsia Sastra Putri
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Adolescence is associated with the transition from children to adulthood. Rapid physical changes and hormonal changes are triggers for adolescent health problems due to the emergence of sexual motivation that makes adolescents prone to diseases and reproductive health problems (kespro), teenage pregnancy with all its consequences, namely premarital sex, abortion, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), HIV-AIDS and narcotics (Margaretha, 2012). Most people with HIV AIDS are at the age of 25-39 years, while someone exposed to the HIV virus will not cause symptoms within 5-10 years. Thus, the possibility of contracting HIV during adolescence. The highest risk factor for HIV is sexual intercourse. Meanwhile, sex education as an effort to prevent HIV AIDS in Indonesia is still considered taboo and has not received sufficient attention from all circles. Purpose: Knowing the Description of Youth Knowledge Level about HIV / AIDS in SMA N 1 Selemadeg Method: This research method uses descriptive research design. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling technique with a total sample of 161 respondents. The analysis used in this research is univariate analysis which produces a frequency distribution. Results: This study shows that based on the level of knowledge of the respondents about HIV / AIDS, most of the respondents were less knowledgeable as many as 66 respondents (41%), enough as many as 52 respondents (32.3%), both 43 respondents (26.7%). Conclusion: The description of the level of knowledge of adolescents about HIV / AIDS in SMA N 1 Selemadeg showed that the level of adolescent knowledge about HIV / AIDS was lacking

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