J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2019 May;25(2):238-250. 10.5977/jkasne.2019.25.2.238.

University Freshman's Sexual Knowledge, Attitudes, and Satisfaction of Sex Education

• Min HY
• Lee JM
• Min HY
• Jeong YW

• KMID: 2449406
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2019.25.2.238

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sexual knowledge, attitude, and satisfaction of sex education in university freshman.
METHODS
The participants were 275 freshman students under the age of 20 years old. Data were collected in 2017 using a self-report questionnaire.
RESULTS
The average scores of participants' sexual knowledge, attitude, and satisfaction of sex education were 24.22±4.94 out of 38 points, 90.81±15.86 out of 168 points, and 11.05±3.08 out of 20 points, respectively. With respect to the demographic characteristics, there were statically significant differences in sexual knowledge according to chances of relationship engagement (F=6.19, p=.002) and residence type (F=3.67, p=.013). Both sexual attitudes and satisfaction of sex education showed significant differences by major (t=3.20, p=.002; t=2.65, p=.009), types of high school (F=3.39, p=.019; F=3.53, p=.015), and interest in previous sex education during teenage years (F=2.88, p=.015; F=6.22, p<.001). Sexual knowledge showed a statistically significant correlation with attitudes (r=.153, p=.011).
CONCLUSION
There is insufficient sex information available for college students. It is necessary in the future to develop sex education programs that are matched to college students' needs.

Keyword

Attitude; Education; Knowledge; Satisfaction; Sexuality

MeSH Terms

Education
Humans
Sex Education*
Sexuality