Systematic literature review on comprehensive sexuality education intervention

Abstract

Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) provides coherent information to promote the well-being of individuals irrespective of age, gender, and qualification. It provides complete knowledge to understand the reproductive system, sexuality, gender, different life skills, sexually transmitted diseases, and contraceptives. This study aims to understand the different modes of delivery, study design, essential topics covered, and implications of different studies in the CSE intervention. The PRISMA 2020 guidelines were used for a systematic literature review. Studies between 2008 and 2023, indexed and cited in Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Sage Journal, and Google Scholar were incorporated. It is inferred that the studies in the literature promote age-appropriate CSE intervention to implement in different populations. This systematic literature review on CSE intervention provides a strong foundation for understanding the different implications of sexuality education, the different modes, topics, theoretical framework, and study designs. However, the modules proposed earlier in the literature have not focused on the aforementioned components in CSE. Finally, this review suggests to researchers the necessity and development of an appropriate module to deliver and spread more awareness among the study population in society.