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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"Sex education programs"”.
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Sex Education Programs in Schools: Influence on Knowledge and Behaviors of Teenagers
… the teenage pregnancy rates and the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that exist in today's society, it is very important for teenagers to be informed of the facts related to pregnancy and STDs and how to prevent them from occurring. With this knowledge, they are able to make …
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A Survey of Family Life and Sex Education Programs in Washington Secondary Schools
… was to measure the incidence of family life and sex education in Washington secondary schools; to discover what departments or academic areas include such education in the curriculum; who the teachers are, and the nature of their preparation; to gain a definitive description of what kind of …
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The Relationship Between Sex Education Programs and Dropping Out of High School Due to Pregnancy
… Does a relationship exist between enrollment in sex education courses or programs and dropping out of school due to pregnancy? Procedure. Public schools in Iowa were selected for the random sampling according to size as determined by average daily membership. A questionnaire devised by the …
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The Effectiveness of Sex Education Programs in Virginia Schools: Teenage Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Disease Rates: A Comparison of Counties
… to suggest that abstinence-only-until-marriage education programs are effective in preventing or reducing teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease. There is also little scientific evidence to suggest that comprehensive sex education programs are as or more effective in preventing or …
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Abstinence Based Sex Education: A Mixed-Method Evaluation Of Experiences With And The Effectiveness Of Sex Education In The Deep South
… of federally funded, abstinence-based sex education programs. It evaluates students' experiences with sex education programs that have been, in some cases, proven to provide medically inaccurate information. Using a mixed-method online survey, this study focuses on undergraduate college …
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An economic analysis of abstinence-only sex education in Alabama
… of Alabama's Title V funded abstinence-only sex education programs. The specific outcomes to be examined in this study are gonorrhea, Chlamydia, birth, and abortion rates among Alabama teens. The particular programs assessed in this study were created by Title V Section 510 of the Social …
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Parental Changes in Sexual Attitudes and Knowledge After Participation in a Parent Education Workshop.
… has had an increased interest in issues of human sexuality. One facet of this interest has been the development of sex education programs for children and adolescents. Conflicting opinions regarding such issues as what topics should be taught or in what context they should be presented has made …
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Comparing Teenage Pregnancy Rates and Teenage Birth Rates Between States that Do and Do Not Mandate Sex or STD/HIV Education Programs
… and infants and increased spending on welfare programs. The purpose of the study is to determine if there is a relationship between teenage pregnancy rates and teenage birth rates and the type of sex education program taught in public high schools. The research questions were (1) Is there a …
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A Summary of Practices in Sex Education in Various schools throughout the United States.
… that is highly controversial today, namely, sex education and its place in our public school system. Through a thorough study of the literature in this field and sex education programs currently in operation, the writer will attempt (1) to outline the need for a program of sex education; (2) …
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The effect of knowledge and attitudes of emergency contraception on its use in undergraduate students
… past unintended pregnancies, and type of sex education in high school were compared to current knowledge levels and attitudes as related to use among college students. Results indicated that general knowledge is high, but detailed knowledge is lacking. Confusion between emergency …
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Impact of AIDS Education on Adolescent Risky Sexual Behaviors
Modern sex education recognizes that adolescents need formal guidance and information regarding sexuality and sexual behaviors. From an economic policy perspective, sex education is seen as an important tool in preventing costly social outcomes such as teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted …
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Impact of AIDS Education on Adolescent Risky Sexual Behaviors
Modern sex education recognizes that adolescents need formal guidance and information regarding sexuality and sexual behaviors. From an economic policy perspective, sex education is seen as an important tool in preventing costly social outcomes such as teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted …
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Teaching communication in sex education: Facilitating communication skills knowledge and ease of use
<p>For the most part, sex education programs have sought to reduce the negative consequences of sexual behavior, such as pregnancy and sexuality transmitted infections (STIs). However, sex education programs also have the potential to encourage sexual behaviors that enhance relationships, such as …
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Human Sexuality Programs in Catholic Secondary Schools in the 80's
Human sexuality programs, or sex education programs, have been a controversial issue for many years. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of human sexuality programs within Catholic secondary schools. This study investigated the effect of comprehensive or non-comprehensive …