INFLUENCE OF SEXUALITY EDUCATION IN PREVENTING SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE AMONG TEENAGERS STUDENTS IN OFFA LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Abstract
The study investigated the importance of impacting sexuality education in preventing STD-HIV/AIDS among teenager students in Offa metropolis. The study utilizes an empirical survey design. The sample population consists of one hundred students randomly drawn from ten public secondary schools in Offa. The instrument used to elicit information from the respondents was a questionnaires designed by the researcher. Descriptive statistical tools such as percentages, frequency, and tables were used to interpret the data collected. The result shows that it is important to impact knowledge about sexuality education. The results further revealed that the sexuality education programme had positive impact on the behaviour of the students; there was an increase in the HIV knowledge. Male has more knowledge of temporary contraceptives than female in the study area. Adolescent need to be provided accurate and correct information about sex in order to form good attitude and belief toward sex. Conclusively, sex education should be part of school curriculum in order to educate adolescent. Parents should develop effective communication skill with their children, be their friends and have positive attitude toward sex
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