Korean J Adult Nurs.  2014 Apr;26(2):223-233. 10.7475/kjan.2014.26.2.223.

Analysis of the Sexual Health Education Curriculum of Nursing Schools in Korea using Posner's Theory

• Kim HK

• KMID: 2351606
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2014.26.2.223

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was aimed to analyze the sexual health curriculum for the nursing baccalaureate and associate's degrees in Korea. The curriculum proper based on Posner's theory presented the analysis of purpose, content, organization, and underlying assumption.
METHODS
This study was conducted with sexual health education guidelines, nursing practice standards, 181 curriculums, and teaching materials. Data were collected through literature, online homepage from 181 nursing school, and textbooks from July to September, 2013. Data were analyzed using percentage and mean with SPSS 12.0.
RESULTS
The purposes were mostly included in the low grade cognitive learning domain. The contents included 20 key elements among 22, so the scope was not inclusive. There was an unbalance between content's depth and scope, because total mean credit of sexual health nursing education was only 19.81 hours. The spiral structure of organization showed continuity, sequence, and integration with international standards. The interdisciplinary integration and transcultural value were advantages of the curriculum.
CONCLUSION
This study provided a view on understanding sexual health nursing curriculum and implication for advanced education. The proclaiming of the standard and concept mapping of sexual health curriculum may contribute to the curriculum development for the advanced nursing.

MeSH Terms

Curriculum*
Education*
Education, Nursing
Korea
Learning
Nursing
Reproductive Health*
Schools, Nursing*
Teaching Materials

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