Exposure to and opinions towards sex education among adolescent students in Mumbai: A cross-sectional survey
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study was to determine students' exposure to sex education and identify students' perceptions of accessibility to sexual health advice and their preferences in implementing sex education.</p> <p>...
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| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study was to determine students' exposure to sex education and identify students' perceptions of accessibility to sexual health advice and their preferences in implementing sex education.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A cross-sectional study was carried out in junior colleges in Mumbai in 2010. The self-administered questionnaire investigated male and female students' (aged 15-17) exposure and opinions towards sex education. Data was entered into and analysed using SPSS version 17.0.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The questionnaire was completed by 427 students. Almost 90% of students believed it important to have sex education as part of school curriculum; over 60% reported prior exposure to sex education in school. However, only 45% were satisfied they had good access to advice about contraception and sexual health, particularly, females reported more limited access.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>The majority responding indicated a desire for more widespread implementation of school-based sex education, particularly amongst female respondents.</p> |
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| Item Description: | 10.1186/1471-2458-11-805 1471-2458 |