An investigation on the current demand for sex education among freshmen in Lanzhou University
Objective To understand the sex education needs of freshmen enrolled in our school for obtaining theoretical guidance for further improving the teaching level and teaching effect of sex education in our school.Methods Using the method of questionnaire survey,200 freshmen were randomly sampled each year from 2019 to 2023,a total of 1 000 freshmen in five years for the survey of sex education demand scale for freshmen enrolled in the autumn of our school.The questionnaire included questions about the degree of sexual knowledge,sexual attitudes,and sexual behavior.By analyzing the questionnaires of five consecutive years,we dynamically evaluated the needs and concerns of freshmen'sex education.Results The demand for sex education among freshmen in our school was strong,and their knowledge of sexual science was relatively lacking.Students had a high level of attention to the skills of sexual life positions,but they had limited knowledge about contraceptive and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.Conclusion Sex science education should be strengthened to meet the students'demand for sex education,and the students should be guided from the curiosity mindset of only caring about"sex positions and skills"to the correct education track of sex science and sex knowledge.
university studentssex educationknowledge of sexual sciences