Professional Documents
Culture Documents
44
40
36
32
28
No. of Students
24
20
16
12
0
Subject books Radio Television Magazines None
Source
KNOWLEDGE ON
STDs
Knowledge On Diseases Transmitted By Sexual Contact
2%
32%
35%
31%
44
40
36
32
No. of Students
28
24 Pre Tes
20 Post Te
16
12
8
4
0
Sneezing or Shaking hands Sharing food and Sharing utensils Playing together Bed bugs and Public transport
coughing clothes and common mosqiuto bites
toilet
Misconceptions
Regarding signs of STDs only 10% of
them had an idea that itching or ulcer in
genital organ as a sign of STDs. 25%
of them were not aware of the
preventive measures of STDs, in
contrary 45% had an idea that safe sex
is the best way to prevent STDs
Comparison Of Pre Test And Post Test Knowledge Score Of Students On Sexually Transmitted Diseases
50
45
40
35
30
Score
15
10
0
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43
No. of Students
ASSESSMENT OF
ATTITUDE
• 86.36 % of the students accepted that
medical care is essential whereas in
pretest 56.82 % expressed that medical
care is important for the treatment of
STDs
• All of them had a common opinion that
teenagers need to be educated on
STDs. But 48% of them considered that
revealing the problem of STDs affect
social stigma of an individual
75% of the Students felt free to discuss the sexual
matters with friends than any other member which
indicates that students are prone to be misguided
only 35% of the students were interested to clarify
their queries with teachers and parents on this
issue. Students were receptive and were keen to
have a clear idea on sexual health. Inhibitions on
free and frank discussion on healthy sexual life
with other members of the society namely
parents,teachers,health personnel’s was
overcome
Comparison Of Pre Test And Post Test Attitude Score Of Students On Sexually Transmitted Diseases
50
45
40
35
30
Score
25
Pre Test
20
Post Test
15
10
0
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43
No. of Students
IMPLICATIONS OF THE
STUDY
Inservice education to teachers on sex
related issues, alternative approaches like
mailbox, body mapping, mind mapping will
be helpful to assess and teach the students
on sexual aspects
Comprehensive curricula must be
developed, that educates students in a
progressive manner and is synchronized
with their developmental changes
Counseling sessions for parents can be
conducted on various approaches to keep
their children informed on sex related issues
A special committee should be appointed in
the schools to observe student’s behaviour.