KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF PARENTS TOWARDS SEX EDUCATION FOR ADOLESCENTS (12-18 YEARS) IN THE ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH NIGERIA, DIOCESES OF ORLU

  • Odochi Peace Emeonye Department of Nursing Science, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria
  • Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
  • Madukaibeya Solomon Nwatu Department of Nursing Services, Ministry of Health, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.
  • Chinwendu Joe Felix Department of Nursing Science, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria
Keywords: : Knowledge, attitude, parents, sex education, adolescents, 12-18 years, catholic church

Abstract

This research study is aimed at finding out the knowledge and attitude of parents towards sex education for adolescents (12-18 years) in the St. Joseph Catholic Church Nigeria, Dioceses of Orlu. Descriptive design is used; the sampling technique is convenient sampling because of irregularity of some parents to church services. Instrument of data collection is questionnaire made up of structured question from the research question, were distributed to the parents present at the time of the research study. The target population is 200, 100 questionnaires were distributed and the data collected were analyzed using simple percentage table. From the analysis of data, the researcher discovered that parents in St. Joseph Catholic Church Nigeria, Dioceses of Orlu, have the knowledge of sex education and a good attitude towards sex education. The study made some recommendations which if implemented would improve and equip parents the more in providing sex education.

Published
2022-07-22
How to Cite
Emeonye, O. P., Obeagu, E. I., Nwatu, M. S., & Felix, C. J. (2022). KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF PARENTS TOWARDS SEX EDUCATION FOR ADOLESCENTS (12-18 YEARS) IN THE ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH NIGERIA, DIOCESES OF ORLU. Madonna University Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences ISSN: 2814-3035, 2(2), 75-90. Retrieved from http://madonnauniversity.edu.ng/journals/index.php/medicine/article/view/66
Issue
Vol 2 No 2 (2022): MUJMHS
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Articles
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