Child Health Nursing Research

Korean Academy of Child Health Nursing (한국아동간호학회)
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Sexual Knowledge and Perception and Current Status of Sex Education among Parents of First and Second Grade Elementary Schoolers

초등학교 저학년 학부모의 성지식과 성교육에 대한 인식 및 실태 비교

  • Jin, Hyun-Su (Cardiovascular Center, The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital) ;
  • Park, Ho-Ran (College of Nursing, The Catholic University)
  • 진현수 (가톨릭대학교 서울성모병원 심혈관센터) ;
  • 박호란 (가톨릭대학교 간호대학)
  • Received : 2011.07.15
  • Accepted : 2011.07.22
  • Published : 2011.07.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was done to identify sexual knowledge and perception and current status of sex education among parents of first and second grade elementary school age children. Methods: Participants in the study were recruited from parents with a child in the lower grades and who resided in Seoul. From January 1 to February 28, 2011, data were collected using a self-report questionnaire. Data were analyzed using McNemer test, paired t-test, ANONA, and Scheffe test. Results: Mean sexual knowledge scores for fathers and mothers were $27.74{\pm}4.94$, and $28.62{\pm}4.70$ respectively. Parent's sexual knowledge correlated with their occupation, education level, and family's monthly income. Conclusion: Study results showed that both parents are aware of the need for sex education. However, at home, mothers have a more active attitude towards sex education and conduct the education more often than fathers.

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