Perceptions of the effectiveness of sex education in reducing pregnancies in schools
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Date
2021-11
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International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)
Abstract
The objective of this study was to explore perceptions and views of parents, teachers and students on the effectiveness of
sex education in reducing the magnitude of pregnancies and related risky sexual behaviours in schools. The study consisted of 542
respondents where 100 were parents, 150 teachers and 292 students. Descriptive survey design and quantitative approach were
used through questionnaires. By using an independent t-test and ANOVA, the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) version
20 were used for data entry. The statistical p-value was p≤ .05 and the confidence level was 0.95(CL of 95%). The results showed
that about 70% of parents, teachers and students had positive views on sex education that it will reduce risky sexual behaviours
including pregnancies contrary to 45% of respondents who suggested that sex education will lead to prostitution. There were
variations in opinions about the appropriate level of students to be taught sex education whereby using t-test there were variations
of opinions with their gender with p< .001 for parents, p> .08 for teachers and students. The study recommends the education policy
and curriculum be reviewed so that sex education is set as an independent and impartial subject in schools.
Description
Journal Article Pg. 14-21
Keywords
Perception, Sex education, Pregnancies