Sexual Knowledge and Perception and Current Status of Sex Education among Parents of First and Second Grade Elementary Schoolers.
- Author:
Hyun Su JIN
1
;
Ho Ran PARK
Author Information
1. Cardiovascular Center, The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Sex education;
Primary school;
Parents
- MeSH:
Child;
Fathers;
Humans;
Mothers;
Occupations;
Parents;
Sex Education;
Child Health;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Child Health Nursing
2011;17(3):198-205
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was done to identify sexual knowledge and perception and current status of sex education among parents of first and second grade elementary school age children. METHODS: Participants in the study were recruited from parents with a child in the lower grades and who resided in Seoul. From January 1 to February 28, 2011, data were collected using a self-report questionnaire. Data were analyzed using McNemer test, paired t-test, ANONA, and Scheffe test. RESULTS: Mean sexual knowledge scores for fathers and mothers were 27.74+/-4.94, and 28.62+/-4.70 respectively. Parent's sexual knowledge correlated with their occupation, education level, and family's monthly income. CONCLUSION: Study results showed that both parents are aware of the need for sex education. However, at home, mothers have a more active attitude towards sex education and conduct the education more often than fathers.
