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[Teenage knowledge about sex].

E O Adjahoto1, K A Hodonou, A D de Souza

  • 1Département de gynécologie-obstétrique (Pr Ag A.K.S. Hodonou), CHU-Tokoin, BP 81314, Lomé Togo. adjahoto@syfed.tg.refer.org

Sante (Montrouge, France)
|October 7, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Teenagers primarily receive sexual health information from media and peers, not parents. Most teens demonstrate knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and AIDS prevention methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Sex Education

Background:

  • Adolescent sexual health education is crucial for well-being.
  • Understanding information sources is key to effective sex education strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the sources and quality of sexual health information among teenagers.
  • To assess adolescent knowledge regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and puberty.

Main Methods:

  • Survey conducted with 277 lower and upper school pupils between October 26th and December 16th, 1997.
  • Data collected on information sources, topics covered, and knowledge of STDs and AIDS.

Main Results:

  • 97.5% of pupils received sexual health information.
  • Media (40.7%) and friends (25.6%) were primary sources, with parents playing a minor role.
  • High awareness of AIDS (95.5%) and gonorrhea (95.5%), and prevention methods (91.7%).

Conclusions:

  • Teenagers access diverse sources for sexual health information, with media and peers being dominant.
  • While knowledge of STDs and AIDS is high, parental involvement in sex education is minimal.
  • The study highlights the need for comprehensive sex education integrating various information channels.

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