Comprehensive Sexuality Education Improves Primary Students’ Explicit and Implicit Attitudes Toward Homosexuality

Li, Hong; He, Xiangyu; Li, Xue; Guo, Lingfeng; Liu, Wenli

doi:10.1080/19317611.2022.2067282

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“…The effect size of the study by Castellanos [ 36 ] (OR 3.57; CI 2.09–6.09), followed by the study by Hong [ 37 ] (OR 3.42; CI 2.54–3.61) had the largest effect sizes. On the other hand, studies such as Booth’s [ 17 ] (OR 1.00; CI 0.88–1.14), Degue’s [ 38 ] (OR 0.72; CI 0.43–1.22), and Hegdahl’s [ 39 ] (OR 1.03; CI 0.97–1.1) showed no significant effects.…”

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“…The results showed a significant improvement in knowledge of the HPV vaccine after the training; however, publication bias was a concern in this study. Another study with a large effect size by Hong [ 37 ] followed elementary school students for six years. The study examined a range of variables including family and marriage, life skills, rights, self-protection, genitalia, hygiene and health, and adolescent development.…”

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“…Due to these differences, children and adolescents are likely to be exposed to inconsistent sex education. The most effective study included in our analysis reported that the perception and attitude towards the sexuality of immigrant children who received CSE for six years improved [ 37 ]. In other words, it was described that applying CSE consistently and long-term can be beneficial for their current and future health and well-being.…”

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“… Total odds ratio of Comprehensive Sexuality Education ( n = 34) [ 17 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 ]. …”

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A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Comprehensive Sexuality Education Programs on Children and Adolescents

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Park,

Kim

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Childhood and adolescence are crucial periods for developing one’s awareness of sexuality. Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) during these stages is essential for overall growth, fostering healthy self-concepts, and addressing diverse sexual issues among children and adolescents globally. A meta-analysis was conducted to analyze the effectiveness of CSE programs. A literature search was performed on EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and PsycInfo for studies published before 14 June 2023, and based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We used the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA, V4) software version 4.0 for the analysis and interpreted the effect sizes according to Cohen’s definition. Between 2011 and 2020, 21 studies on CSE were published, with the United States having the most publications (17). Of the 34 studies reviewed, 20 were randomized controlled trials. The primary population for CSE was middle/high school students (15), with the most frequent age range being 10–19 years (26). The overall effect size of CSE was significant (effect size = 1.31, p < 0.001), with cognition (effect size = 5.76, p < 0.001) being the most significant. CSE is an effective educational tool for children and adolescents with a significant impact on variables such as cognition and abstinence. It should be incremental from childhood and adolescence to adulthood.

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