Awareness and Perceived Benefit of Sexuality Education among Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools in Ile-Ife
Publication Date: 29/08/2023
Author(s): Felicia Oluwafisayomi Olowu, Patience Ofuoma Amoo, Rahmat Aderayo Oyekale, Damilola Rhoda Okunola, Victoria Agboola, Oluwadamilare Akingbade, Okikiola Possible Popoola.
Volume/Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3 (2023)
Page No: 74-85
Journal: African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery (AJHNM)
Abstract:
Little is known about the perception of adolescents on sexuality education and its benefits in Nigeria. This study aimed at assessing the adolescents’ awareness and perceived benefit of sexuality education. A descriptive research design and multistage sampling technique were used to select 200 adolescents across selected secondary schools. Hypothesis testing was conducted using Chi-Square at a 0.05 level of significance. High awareness of sexuality education was found among 87.1% of the respondents. The majority of the respondents had a good perception of sexuality education and its benefits. More studies are needed to test the effectiveness of such interventions among this population.
Keywords:
Sexuality Education; Adolescents; Awareness; Schools
