Table 2.
Knowledge of adolescent on reproductive and sexual health before and after educational session.
| Characteristics | Frequency/Percentage of results before session | Frequency/Percentage of results after session |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge about contraception? | ||
| Methods to prevent pregnancy. | 96 (53.3%) | 180 (100%) |
| Exercise to improve physical fitness. | 47 (26.1%) | |
| Tools to improve academic performance. | 37 (20.6%) | |
| Knowledge about preventing sexually transmitted diseases (Select all that apply) | ||
| Using condoms. | 80 (44%) | 175 (97.2%) |
| Washing your hands after being outside. | 11 (6.1%) | 0 |
| Vaccination. | 29 (16.1%) | 0 |
| Abstaining from sexual intercourse. | 60 (33.3%) | 5 (2.8%) |
| Do you think it is important to have knowledge about sex education? | ||
| Yes, it's important for everyone. | 110 (61.1%) | 180 (100%) |
| I'm not sure. | 70 (38.9%) | 0 |
| No, it's not that important. | 0 | 0 |
| Where do you get information about sex education? (Select all that apply) | ||
| Internet. | 94 (52.2%) | 10 (5.6%) |
| School. | 42 (23.3%) | 20 (11.1%) |
| Friends. | 0 | 0 |
| Parents. | 0 | 0 |
| Healthcare professionals. | 44 (24.4%) | 150 (83.3%) |
| Do you feel informed enough to make decisions about your sexual life? | ||
| Yes, I'm completely sure. | 95 (52.8%) | 171 (95%) |
| Somewhat sure. | 50 (27.8%) | 0 |
| No, I consider it a lack of information. | 35 (19.4%) | 9 (5%) |
| What are secondary sexual characteristics? | ||
| Characteristics that develop during puberty and changes not directly related to reproductive regression. | 122 (67.8%) | 158 (87.8%) |
| Primary sex characteristics (e.g., presence of ovaries or testes). | 42 (23.3%) | 17 (9.4%) |
| Genetic traits passed down from parents. | 16 (8.9%) | 5 (2.8%) |
| The first development of secondary sexual characteristics in boys begins with? | ||
| Growth of facial and body hair. | 52 (28.9%) | 75 (41.7%) |
| Enlargement of the breasts. | 0 | 0 |
| Voice change. | 73 (40.6%) | 30 (16.7%) |
| Growth of the genitals. | 32 (17.8%) | 61 (33.9%) |
| Appearance of acne and acne fluid. | 23 (12.8%) | 14 (7.8%) |
| The first development of secondary sexual characteristics in girls begins with? | ||
| Breast development. | 39 (21.7%) | 148 (82.2%) |
| Onset of menstruation. | 55 (30.6%) | 1 (0.6%) |
| Growth of underarm and pubic hair. | 31 (17.2%) | 3 (1.6%) |
| Change in body shape (more rounded hips). | 55 (30.6%) | 0 |
| Increase in height. | 0 | 0 |
| Do you know what is normal and what may be cause for concern when secondary sexual characteristics develop? | ||
| Yes, I understand the difference well. | 51 (28.3%) | 112 (62.2%) |
| I partially know, but sometimes I have doubts. | 75 (41.7%) | 68 (37.8%) |
| No, I don't understand. | 54 (30%) | 0 |
| Where do you get information about secondary sexual characteristics? | ||
| School (biology classes, life safety). | 30 (16.7%) | 30 (16.7%) |
| The Internet. | 75 (41.7%) | 27 (15%) |
| Friends. | 25 (13.9%) | 2 (1.1%) |
| Parents. | 0 | 0 |
| Medical professionals. | 50 (27.8%) | 121 (67.2%) |
| Do you feel confident knowing about the changes that are constantly happening in your body? | ||
| Yes, I am completely sure. | 53 (29.4%) | 108 (60%) |
| Most of the time I am sure, but sometimes I have questions. | 100 (55.6%) | 71 (39.4%) |
| No, I think it's a lack of information. | 27 (15%) | 1 (0.55%) |
| Do you know how to properly care for yourself during puberty (for example, how to care for your skin, what hygiene products to use)? | ||
| Yes, I'm well educated. | 59 (32.8%) | 131 (72.8%) |
| I know partly, but I want to learn more. | 101 (56.1%) | 49 (27.2%) |
| No, I don't understand it. | 20 (11.1%) | 0 |
| How do you feel about the onset of menstruation? (For female only) | ||
| I understand that it's a normal part of growing up. | 33 (36.7%) | 80 (88.9) |
| I'm a little worried, but I know it's normal. | 47 (52.2%) | 10 (11.1%) |
| It scares me, I don't know what to do. | 10 (11.1%) | 0 |