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VOL. 11, ISSUE 6 (2025)
Attitude of parents towards sex education on their teenage children in Ikeduru Local Government Area, Imo State
Authors
Unegbu L O, Igwe C N, Eleonu P
Abstract
This study investigated parental attitudes towards comprehensive sex education
of teenagers Ikeduru Local Government Imo State. The researcher adopted a
descriptive survey design for a total population size of 84,936 and a sample
size of 460 using Taro Yamene. The data collected was analyzed using the
Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 26). The Objectives include To
determine the attitude of parents towards sex education of teenagers in Ikeduru
L.G.A., Imo State; and to identify the influence of level of education,
cultural background, and religious affiliation on parental attitudes towards
sex education of teenagers in Ikeduru L.G.A., Imo Also, Four Research Questions
were used, which include: What is the attitude of parents towards sex education
of teenagers in Ikeduru L.G.A., Imo State?; What is the influence of level of
education, cultural background, and religious affiliation on parental attitudes
towards sex education of teenagers in Ikeduru L.G.A., Imo State? The findings
highlight the need for culturally sensitive and effective sex education
policies, practices, and training. The results of the tests of the show, among
others, that there is no significant difference between literate and illiterate
parents in their attitudes towards the teaching of sex education of teenagers; and
that there is no significant difference in the attitude of parents whether
married, single, divorced, widowed etc toward the teaching of sex education.
26.2% of the respondents were of the opinion that teaching of sex education is
something they always wanted to encourage. Also, 33.1% strongly agreed that the
teaching of sex education provides opportunity for proper counseling. Based on
the analysis and findings, we recommend that there is need to Conduct workshops
for parents and educators, develop culturally relevant sex education curricula,
engage community leaders in promoting sex education, and Monitor and evaluate
sex education programs.
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Pages:68-76
How to cite this article:
Unegbu L O, Igwe C N, Eleonu P "Attitude of parents towards sex education on their teenage children in Ikeduru Local Government Area, Imo State". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 11, Issue 6, 2025, Pages 68-76
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