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

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 $24.22{pm}4.94$ out of 38 points, $90.81{pm}15.86$ out of 168 points, and $11.05{pm}3.08$ 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.

Gender Differences in Contraceptive Self-Efficacy: A Cross-Sectional Study of South Korean College Students

“…In South Korea, most adolescents are under intense competition and pressure in academic performance [28]. Becoming a college student means they have enough power and control to do what they want to do [10]. The sudden increase in attitude, autonomy, and contraceptive self-efficacy toward sexuality means that there is room to educate and perform active intervention when they enter college.…”

“…The sudden increase in attitude, autonomy, and contraceptive self-efficacy toward sexuality means that there is room to educate and perform active intervention when they enter college. Under the premise that sexual education has been continuously conducted since infancy, it focuses on sexual harassment and sexual violence that reflects the gender-related issues of older generations [10]. Therefore, given the significant increase in the level of sexual autonomy and self-efficacy for contraception in the second year of college, education is required to embed this into their broader sexual health [29,30].…”

“…Under the traditional Confucian ideology about gender norms, women in South Korea have a stereotype of passiveness and obedience toward men and sexuality [9]. Although society is changing and the practice of pre-marital sex is common in the South Korean society, it is still difficult for young and unmarried women to actively reveal their sexual desire and explicit attitudes [10].…”

“…Diverse socio-demographic factors, such as culture, age, economic status, employment, and education, have been studied in relation to sexual health [9,10,[14][15][16], but a comprehensive approach in understanding the gender differences of young adults in South Korea is still lacking. Research shows that gender plays an important role in configuring the sexual health beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors of adolescents [15,17].…”

User-Centered Design to Enhance University Students' Sex and Menstrual Education: Randomized Controlled Trial

“…Secondly, the effectiveness of menstrual education content was evaluated using the following instruments. A knowledge assessment on menstruation employed 13 items designed by researchers, drawing inspiration from the tools developed by Min [21] and Koff [22]. A higher score indicated increased awareness and pro ciency in menstrual self-care.…”