Early Sex Education Research Articles

PENGETAHUAN ORANG TUA TENTANG PENDIDIKAN SEKS DINI PADA ANAK USIA PRA SEKOLAH (3-6 TAHUN) DI TK TUNAS JAYABANGSAL MOJOKERTO

Parents are teachers and giving examples for their children, because a lot of knowledge that can be obtained from them. This is related to the knowledge of parents about early sex education to their children. The early sex education is still taboo, especially early sex education of preschool children, and rarely given even known parents, so this study intends to find out the knowledge of parents about early sex education to preschoolers (3-6 years).This study design using a descriptive design which aimed to identify the knowledge of parents about early sex education to preschoolers (3-6 years) in Tunas Jaya Bangsal Kindergarten Mojokerto. The variable in this study is the knowledge of parents about early sex education to preschoolers (3-6 years). The population in this study were all parents who waited for his son was totaling 67 people. Samples taken by accidental sampling method. The data collection was done by the distribution of questionnaires to the respondent, then the results were analyzed using descriptive statistics.The results of this study showed that the knowledge of parents about early sex education of preschool children (3-6 years) more than 50% is less, namely 26 respondents. Knowledge of parents about the notion of early sex education of preschool children at most is less that 16 respondents. Knowledge of parents regarding the timing of early sex education of preschool children most is not good that 14 respondents. Knowledge of parents regarding the granting of early sex education of preschool children at most was that 19 respondents.Early sex education of preschool children is very important, this is so preschoolers can develop in accordance with the level of development and gender. Knowledge of parents lacking against early sex education of preschool children partly because the level of parental education are low, and the lack of information about early sex education preschoolers. The role of parents in finding and absorbing information about early sex education preschool aged children is to increase the knowledge of parents about early sex education to preschoolers which includes among others the understanding, time of administration, and mode of administration of early sex education preschoolers . Keywords: Awareness, Education, Early Sex, Pre-school

Causes of unwanted pregnancy among adolescents in Bali Province: a qualitative study

Background and purpose: Teenage pregnancy is a major contributing factor of high maternal and infant mortality rates in Indonesia. Unwanted pregnancy among adolescents is increasing, therefore an understanding of its causes is essential. This study aims to explore causes of unwanted pregnancy among adolescents.Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in Bali Province. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews with 10 adolescents aged between 12-21 years who experienced unwanted pregnancy. Data were collected between September and October 2016. Data were analysed thematically and presented using a narrative approach.Results: Our study revealed that determinants associated to unwanted pregnancy among adolescents included the lack of systematic education on sexual and reproductive health both at home and school, as well as the lack of self-efficacy of teenage girls to reject pre-marital sex with their partner. Our study found that this pre-marital sex was done as an expression of love, because of being forced by the partner, and due to stressful home environments.Conclusions: The main causes of unwanted pregnancy among adolescents are the lack of sexual and reproductive health education and a weak self-efficacy of teenage girls to reject pre-marital sex demanded by their partner. Given the complexities of teenage pregnancy, overarching policy to facilitate an early comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education program at home, schools, and youth-friendly health facilities is warranted.

The development of early childhood sex education materials for early childhood education (ECE) teachers

The objective of this research was to create early childhood sex education materials for Early Childhood Education Teachers. The research was initiated by conducting need assessment in the form of identification of the needs of sex education materials that appropriate for early childhood and the role of teachers and parents in the sex education. The subjects were chosen by using the purposive technique. The subjects of this study were 28 Early Childhood Education teachers in Sleman Regency. The data collection in this research was using a questionnaire. The data analysis technique was using quantitative descriptive techniques. The results of the research provided a description that the materials about the skills to protect themselves from sexual violence is the most needed matter of Early Childhood Education teachers. Further, respectively according to the level of need, the material that needs to be included in a Early Childhood Sex Education is the introduction of the gender, the introduction of self-identity, the relationship of men and women and ways to maintain the health, and the introduction of reproductive organs and functions. Materials product is expected to be a guideline and reference in providing early sex education.

Early childhood sexuality education: Future educators’ attitudes and considerations

Sexuality education is one of the most disputable health education programs as far as its inclusion in Early Childhood Education is concerned. This study was conducted in order to investigate early childhood future educators’ attitudes and considerations about introducing sexuality education to their future pupils. We used a qualitative research method: semi-structured interviews for two groups of students in the Department of Educational Studies in Early Childhood, University of Northern Greece. The results revealed that the students who had chosen and successfully completed a course about early childhood sexuality education were the ones who indicated the subject as one of the basic ones to be taught in the kindergarten. Furthermore, they expressed their considerations about Greek bibliography’s lag in this field. Finally, they exhibited more readiness to introduce sexuality education to their future pupils than the rest of the students did. Students who had not attended a relative course referred to developmentally inappropriate subject areas, showing their inability or even riskiness to introduce sexuality to their pupils. The results suggested the students’ need for relevant theoretical as well as practical education.

Homosexual and Sexual Violence in Children: What is the Role of Parents in Early Sexual Education on Children?

The International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Invention 4(9): 3911-3917, 2017

Analisis Perilaku Pencegahan Child Sexual Abuse Oleh Orang Tua Pada Anak Usia Sekolah

Child abuse is part of the kind of violence that is characterized by any properties of hurting or harassing of sexual. Child sexual abuse is not only a negative impact on the micro level only (individual and family), but it also could have an impact on the process of social development in the future will come. Preventive child sexual abuse in school age children is not optimal due to several factors. The aim of research to analyze factors associated with child abuse prevention behavior of school-age children (6-8 years). The research design is correlational design with cross sectional approach. The population is all mothers in SDN Kawedusan 1 Kediri much as 73 mothers with a sample of 22 respondents taken by purposive sampling technique. The result showed mostly maternal age 20-35 years old, high school educated, have jobs as the private sector, knowledge of early sexual education categories of good and positive maternal attitude towards the prevention of child sexual abuse in school-age children. Based on the analysis of Spearmean rho test obtained child sexual abuse prevention behaviors in school-age children have a correlation with the mother's age factor (p = 0.021), maternal education (p = 0.028), mother's occupation (p = 0.036), knowledge mothers about early sexual education (p = 0.002) and attitude of mothers in the prevention of child sexual abuse behavior (p = 0.001). Based on these results it is expected that the capital increase knowledge about sexual education early in order to carry out the role in sex education so that preventive measures implemented in the environment of child sexual abuse.; Keywords: analysis, mother, behavior, child, sexual, abuse

Kształtowanie się tożsamości płciowej w kontekście edukacji seksualnej

Psychology, particularly developmental psychology, has shown that a child is born as a sexual person, and his/her sexuality develops in stages associated with general child development and the tasks related to development. The stages of sexual development (psychosexual development according to Sigmund Freud) were presented in detail in order to clarify the need for an early start sex education and to demonstrate that specific content/information, skills and attitudes are passed on in connection with the development of the child. The optimal situation is when the individual issues are introduced before the child reaches the appropriate stage of development, so as to prepare them for the changes that will soon have to occur (for example, girls should know about menstruation occurs before menarche).

Talking relationships, babies and bodies with young children: the experiences of parents in England

Parents often find themselves ill-prepared for the moment at which questions of a sexual nature arise, or when children display signs of playful behaviour that can be interpreted as sexual. How these behaviours and questions are dealt with establishes the foundations on which children begin to interpret relationships, their bodies, those of others and the sexual world in which they live. In this study, the views and experiences of dealing with early childhood sexuality education, along with the ways in which communication had occurred, were collected from 110 parents in London and southern England during focus group discussions and analysed using thematic analysis. Parents who had chosen to communicate with their children reported a range of justifications as to why childhood sexuality communication was considered necessary and had, indeed, occurred. Six key themes were identified: communication prompts, the need for truth, the threat of ignorance, exposure, healthy and positive relationships and openness. Findings reveal that many parents are making strategic decisions about how to discuss relationships and sexuality with their young children. By highlighting the central trigger points for early parent-child sexuality communication, findings can be used to aid the development of relevant practice responses to support less confident parents to communicate effectively.

Pendidikan Seks Anak dalam Mengantisipasi Perilaku LBGT

Nowadays, the education world challenges a great issue regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT). Thus, parental and formal educations have significant effect to anticipate these problems through early sex education. Furthermore, sex education is an effort performed by parents and teachers to create positive behaviors towards children about sex and gender whether generally or based on Islam point of view. As a result, the goal of sex education is children could avoid – socially and morally – the negative behavior of sexual disorders in the future.

Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Tingkat Pengetahuan Orang Tua Tentang Pendidikan Seks Secara Dini pada Anak Sekolah Dasar (SD)

<p><em>Indonesian Child Protection Commission states that at least 45 children who are victims of sexual violence every month. Early sex education for children is essential to prevent sexual violence but many parents have opinion that sex education for children are taboo. This study aims to determine what factors are associated with the level of knowledge of parents against early sex education for children. This research was conducted in Primary School<strong> </strong>Kartika VIII-5, South Jakarta 2014. This research is descriptive analytic with cross sectional approach. The population in this study are parents of students in grade 1 in<strong> </strong>Primary School<strong> </strong>Kartika VIII-5 South Jakarta. Samples were selected by total sampling method resulting on 60 respondents. Collecting data using questionnaires. Data analysis techniques using chie square. Results showed that there were a significant relationship between education, social and cultural values, and exposure information with knowledge about sex education at an early stage, while the work are not related. In conclusions, this study factors was correlated with parents knowledge about early sex education for children in Primary School<strong> </strong>Kartika VIII-5 were education, social and cultural values, and exposure information. Expected for parents to improved information about early sex education for children, so parents have good knowledge abou t sex education.</em></p>

Prevention of Violence and Sexual Abuse in Early Childhood Through Implementation of Sex Education in the Perspective of the Sunnah

This article discusses the conceptual studies on the implementation of early childhood sex education according to Islamic perspective. The number of cases of violence and sexual abuse against children has recently made various parties, no exception for parents, that must be alert to the threat. The big point of that is in 2015 when Indonesian Child Protection Commission said that cases of violence and abuse against children is a latent danger for the children of Indonesia. Several attempts have been made, some like starting to give a sex education early for parents and children, limiting the viewing access to pornography, limiting the contents of pornography on the internet and games, and stopping the attempts of the perpetrators in violence and sexual abuse against children by give them the weightest punishments. Rasullullah SAW as good role model has provided some guidance for us on how to educate children in detail, not only about early sex education, but also how to educate them since they are in the loins of their father. With reference to the sunnah that has showed by our Prophet to us, we as teachers and parents can apply it in everyday life, that will have a positive impact on children and the environment in the prevention of violence and sexual abuse against children. 
 Keywords: sex education, children, islamic perspective, Prophet’s sunnah perspective

Cardinal Gibbons as a Symbol for Early Sex Education

Scholars and church leaders have recognized Cardinal James Gibbons (1834−1921), archbishop of Baltimore, as a prominent voice for American Catholics. However, few are aware that early sex educators claimed Gibbons as one of their own. Starting in 1912, several national organizations dedicated to sex education elected him as honorary vice president. He was a symbol for the sex education movement, a symbol that gained momentum over time and transformed him posthumously into a founder of sex education. Reasons why are not immediately apparent. To make sense of these representations, it is necessary to understand the historical role of religion in sex education. The embrace of Gibbons grew out of the movement’s liberal Protestant roots and its search for moral legitimacy in a culture that deemed sexual discourse obscene. Gibbons’ reputation grew stronger among sex educators as they sought wider religious support for public campaigns, moving in the direction of ecumenical and interfaith cooperation. His association with these organizations sheds light on the diversity of American Catholic views on sex education—especially in its early days when the mainstream movement did not endorse birth control.

Ectopic choriocarcinoma in a preteen in Ogbomoso, South-West Nigeria: A case report

Ectopic Choriocarcinoma is an extremely rare occurrence. The case of ectopic choriocarcinoma discussed here involved a 12 year old girl who presented with lower abdominal pain and dizziness following a short period of amenorrhea after attaining menarche. A provisional diagnosis of ruptured ectopic gestation was made based on the clinical evaluation and patient had emergency laparotomy. Histopathology report revealed a choriocarcinoma of the ovary. Patient defaulted on subsequent follow up care. This case is presented as an eye opener on the need to also focus on the reproductive health challenges, early sex education in preteen and rare occurrence of the disease amongst the Pre-teenage groups. It is also important to deal with the possibility of a non gestational choriocarcinoma of the ovary which has a worse prognosis.

Decreasing age at first anal intercourse among men who have sex with men in China: a multicentre cross-sectional survey.

IntroductionLiterature on the age at first anal intercourse (AFAI) among men who have sex with men (MSM) is limited. We aimed to elucidate the evolution of AFAI and the factors associated with early AFAI, based on a large sample of MSM in China.MethodsWe collected information on the demographics and sexual behaviours of MSM from seven large cities in China from 2012 to 2013. Blood samples were collected for HIV serology. AFAI was calculated for MSM born in different time periods. Linear regression models were used to explore factors associated with younger AFAI.ResultsA total of 4491 MSM (median age: 27 years, median AFAI: 21 years) were recruited. Median AFAI decreased steadily from 33 years of age among MSM born from 1940 to 1959 to 18 years of age among MSM born from 1990 to 1996. Factors significantly associated with younger AFAI included more recent birth cohort, being unmarried or living with a male partner, being a student or industry worker, the gender of the first partner being male, and using Rush or Ecstasy in the past six months (p for all <0.05).ConclusionsAFAI among MSM in China has considerably decreased over the past few decades. The decreasing AFAI and factors associated with younger AFAI point to the necessity of early sex education and control of recreational drug use among MSM in China.

Early sex initiation and subsequent unsafe sexual behaviors and sex-related risks among female undergraduates in Wuhan, China.

This study aims to explore the association between early sex initiation and subsequent unsafe sexual behaviors and risks among Chinese female undergraduates. Of 4769 participants, 863 (18.1%) reported ever having sexual intercourse. The mean age of sexual debut was 19.3 (±1.7) years. Females initiating sex earlier were more likely to have first sex with men who were not their "boyfriends" and less likely to take contraception, to use a condom at first encounter, to use contraception consistently in past year, and/or to use condom consistently during the course of a sexual intercourse. They were more likely to have multiple lifetime and concurrent sexual partners, to report pregnancy, and be diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases. Comprehensive early sex education should be advocated for young people, not only teaching knowledge of physical health but also providing practical skills training for making them consciously delay start of sexual activity or protecting themselves during sexual intercourse.

Practice and Content of Sex Education among Adolescents in a Family Setting in Rural Southwest Nigeria

A descriptive cross-sectional study to assess adolescents' view of the practice and content of sex education within the family setting in a rural Nigerian community and explore whether there is any association between parental communication on sex and adolescents' sexual debut and habits. Simple random sampling was utilized, while a semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 350 respondents. Data analysis was by the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 11). Majority of the respondents (48.8%) were late adolescents, 291 (85.1%) had had sex education, most (45.7%) of whom were exposed between ages 10 and 14 years. The main content of parental sex education was HIV/AIDS prevention (51.9%), avoidance of pregnancy (40.9%), abstinence (38.1%), and basic information about reproduction and biology (35.4%). Poor attitude to parental communication on sex was associated with a higher likelihood of pre-marital sex (p = 0.001). Curiosity was the most common major reason for sexual debut. This emphasizes the importance of early sex education within the family setting and its possible impact in delaying sexual initiation. Promotion of parent-child communication about sexual issues is vital in order to improve the reproductive health of the adolescents in this environment. Community-based health education intervention programs for parents are recommended.

Sources of Sex Information and its Effects on Sexual Practices among In-school Female Adolescents in Osisioma Ngwa LGA, South East Nigeria

Introduction Prevalence of adolescent sexual activity is on the increase globally, resulting in increased risk of adverse reproductive health outcomes among them. Sources of sex information are key factors that influence female adolescents’ sexual decision-making. Consequently, this study is aimed at identifying adolescents’ sources of sexuality information, and its likely effect on their sexual practices among in-school female adolescents in Osisioma LGA, in southeastern Nigeria. Methodology A total of 304 girls selected by multi-stage sampling technique were studied. Responses were elicited from them using pretested, semi-structured, self administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using MS Excel and Epi-6. Findings Primary and subsequent sources of sexuality information were mainly the media and peers. Families and schools mostly were not involved in provision of early sex education. Media and peer influence were predominantly negative. Female adolescents’ knowledge of issues of sex was low. Premarital sex, early sexual initiation, and unprotected sex was common among them. Consequently, adverse implication of negative sexual behavior, such as unplanned pregnancies and induced abortion, was prevalent. Conclusion The study highlights the need for increased roles of parents and teachers in early sexuality education of adolescent girls. This can be done by increasing capacity of parents to discuss sexuality issues with their children.

Family and Peer Influences on Sexual Behavior Among Female College Students in Wuhan, China

The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in China has increased dramatically over the last 20 years, and heterosexual transmission is rapidly becoming the primary route of HIV transmission. Despite this growing epidemic, little is known about the correlates of sexual behavior in young Chinese women. The objective of this study was to assess family and peer factors related to sexual behavior in Chinese female college students. Anonymously completed questionnaires were received from 4,769 unmarried female college students, recruited using randomized cluster sampling by type of university and students' major and grade. Items captured socio-demographic, family, and peer factors. To examine factors associated with sexual behavior, multiple logistic regression was used, yielding odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. Over 18% of female students participating reported ever having sexual intercourse, of whom 31.52% had their first sexual intercourse at the age of 18 or younger with more than 50% at an age less than 20 years. Several socio-demographic, family, and peer factors were associated with ever having intercourse. Those more likely to engage in premarital sex were older; majored in art; were from one-child, richer and/or divorced families; had a mother with university or above education; had parents with a strict disciplinary style;, had middle-school close friends falling in love; and had current close friends living with boyfriends. Interventions to protect young women from sexually transmitted diseases need to target early sex education and address peer and parents influences.

Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Adolescents Aged 14 to 19 in the United States

Most young women initiate sexual activity during adolescence; risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) accompanies this initiation. In this study we estimated the prevalence of the most common STIs among a representative sample of female adolescents in the United States. Data were analyzed from 838 females who were aged 14 to 19 and participating in the nationally representative National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2004. After interview and examination, survey participants provided biological specimens for laboratory testing. The main outcome was weighted prevalence of at least 1 of 5 STIs: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, herpes simplex virus type 2, and human papillomavirus (HPV) (any of 23 high-risk types or type 6 or 11). Prevalence of any of the 5 STIs was 24.1% among all and 37.7% among sexually experienced female adolescents. HPV (23 high-risk types or type 6 or 11) was the most common STI among all female adolescents (prevalence: 18.3%), followed by C trachomatis infection (prevalence: 3.9%). Prevalence of any of the STIs was 25.6% among those whose age was the same or 1 year greater than their age at sexual initiation and 19.7% among those who reported only 1 lifetime sex partner. The prevalence of STIs among female adolescents is substantial, and STIs begin to be acquired soon after sexual initiation and with few sex partners. These findings support early and comprehensive sex education, routine HPV vaccination at the age of 11 to 12 years, and C trachomatis screening of sexually active female adolescents.

Patterns of vaginal, oral, and anal sexual intercourse in an urban seventh-grade population.

This study examines the prevalence of vaginal, oral, and anal intercourse among a population of urban, public middle school students, the characteristics of early sexual initiators, and the sequence of sexual initiation. Such data are limited for early adolescents. A total of 1279 seventh-grade students (57.3% female, 43.6% black, and 41.8% Hispanic), mean age 12.5 years (SD = 0.63) from 10 middle schools in a large southeastern US public school district completed a cross-sectional survey using audio computer-assisted self-interviews. Main outcomes included lifetime and past 3-months' experience of vaginal, oral, and anal sex; condom use; age of initiation; and number of lifetime partners. Overall, 12.0% of students had engaged in vaginal sex, 7.9% in oral sex, and 6.5% in anal sex. Among students who had initiated intercourse, approximately two thirds were currently sexually active and one quarter reported > or =4 lifetime partners. Six percent had engaged in 1 type of intercourse, 4% in 2 types of intercourse, and 4% in all 3 types of intercourse; vaginal sex was typically initiated at an earlier or at the same age as other types of intercourse. Only 2% had engaged in oral sex without engaging in vaginal sex. Although black students were significantly more likely to have initiated sex compared to other racial/ethnic groups, Hispanic students who had initiated each type of intercourse were more likely to be currently sexually active and to have engaged in recent unprotected sex. A small percentage of early adolescents are engaging in multiple sexual behaviors. These findings have implications for early adolescent school-based sexual health education.