Perception regarding sex education among undergraduate female students
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2019
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UMT.Lahore
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The basic aim of the study was to explore sources regarding sex education among females, and to know about female’s perceptions and difficulties encountered by them in regard of sex education. Sample was compromised of undergraduate females, between the age ranges of 20-23 years. Sample was gathered by employing convenience sampling. Three focus groups were conducted, each compromised of six participants. Data was analyzed by using thematic approach in which deductive method was used and fifteen themes emerged. According to the female participants, sex education should consider as a basic primary knowledge. Sex education is very important for every age group, but unfortunately majority doesn’t get sex education at appropriate age. It is very important to have comfortable and trustworthy bonding with child. Most of the children don’t share problems with their parents due to lack of bonding. Many female have shared that sex education is considered as taboo because parents usually restrict their daughters while talking on this topic. Some mothers usually talk to their daughters about hormonal changes but neglect sons. Initial sex education helps to reduce childhood abuses but unfortunately most of the individuals get their sex education through different mediums instead of their parents. The difficulties in attaining sex education includes social, cultural and personal values. Rural areas faced the most sexual and medical problems due to lack of education and shame which is associated with bodily changes among both genders. Sexually transmitted diseases remain untreated in rural areas. This study helps to understand different perspectives, sources and difficulties in acquiring sex education. The study will be helpful for further research on sex education in Pakistan.