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Impact of sex education on knowledge and attitude of adolescent school children of Loni village

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Avachat, S. S., D. B. Phalke, et al. (2011). "Impact of sex education on knowledge and attitude of adolescent school children of Loni village." Journal of the Indian Medical Association 109(11): 808-811.

Objective: Reproductive capability is now established at earlier age. But the subject of adolescent sexuality is taboo in most societies. There is widespread ignorance about risks of unprotected sex, problems among adolescents. Unfortunately need of sex education is not perceived and fulfilled in India especially in rural areas. The present study was conducted to assess the need and demonstrate the impact of sex education among adolescent school children.

Methods: The impact of sex education workshop was tested by analysing pre and postintervention questionnaire.

Results: The felt need of sex education increased considerably and the knowledge regarding contraceptives increased from manifolds after the intervention. There was significant increase in knowledge about menstrual hygiene, sexually transmitted diseases, etc, after sex education workshop.

Conclusion:This study concludes that there is intense need of sex education and it has significant impact on knowledge of adolescent school children.