RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, BANGALORE
PROFORMA FOR REGISTRATION OF SUBJECT FOR DISSERTATION
BY,
MR. SONU SEBASTIAN
IST YEAR M.SC NURSING
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
2010-2012 BATCH
SNEHA COLLEGE OF NURSING
BANGALORE – 43.
1. /NAME OF THE CANDIDATE AND ADDRESS
/Mr. SONU SEBASTIAN
1ST YEAR M.Sc NURSINGHBR LAYOUT BANGALORE – 43
KARNATAKA
2. / NAME OF THE INSTITUTE / SNEHA COLLEGE OF NURSING
HBR LAYOUT
BANGALORE – 43
3. / COURSE OF STUDY AND SUBJECT / 1ST YEAR M.Sc NURSINGPSYCHIATRIC NURSING
4. / DATE OF ADMISSION OF THE COURSE / 25.5.2010
5. /
TITLE OF THE TOPIC
/ A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF SELECTED HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN BANGALORE FOR INCLUSION OF SEX EDUCATION IN SECONDARY EDUCATION SYSTEM.6. / BRIEF RESUME OF INTENDED WORK
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 NEED FOR THE STUDY
6.3 REVIEW OF LITERATURE
6.4 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
6.5 OBJECTIVES
6.6 HYPOTHESIS / ENCLOSED
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6.1 INTRODUCTION :-
WHO defines sexual health as a “ State of physical , emotional, mental and social well being related to sexuality and not mearly absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity”. Teachers are already beneficiaries of other forms of education where partial topics in human sexuality are covered. As a result teacher trainees have the legal right to comprehensive sexuality education1.
Early education on sex is a very sensitive subject that is still considered a taboo in Indian Society and this topic is not discussed so much so far. Even there is a growing recognition of the need to inculcate responsible reproductive behavior among the adolescents. Thus before formally introducing the topic of sex education, it is extremely important to know the perception, of people, parents, teacher and school children regarding sex education to avoid any adverse effects2.
The advent of HIV/AIDS has suddenly brought this issue to center stage. In India there are an estimated amount of 2.5 Million people infected with HIV and if has been estimated that by year 2010 AD majority of infected would be in age group of 15 – 35 years. ie., prime productive year. Since sexual transmission remains the commonest mode of transmission of HIV/STD and other several related diseases it is both important and urgent to provide sex education in maintaining personal life safe and with dignity. So it is essential to include sex education to teach in school curriculum2.
6.2 NEED FOR THE STUDY :-
Sexuality or sex education has been described by the WHO as “Influenced by the interaction of Biological, Psychological, Social, Economic, Political, Cultural, Ethical, :Legal, Historical, Religious and Spiritual Factors”, in a changing social environment, teacher’s needs a source of knowledge for sexuality and its influences. So that they can better teach it & understand it1.
Sex education is intended to decrease the hazards of negative result from sexual behavior such as unwanted or unplanned pregnancy and infection through sexually transmitted diseases. The general objective of sex education is to eradicate the lack of knowledge and wrong ideas about sex by creating right attitude among adolescents3.
Commonly schools and college one considered as the main hub for creating awareness about sex education. A study denoted that teacher, and parents, acts as a source of providing sex knowledge. Looking at the above study it is clear that children have to be given sex education in school and that should be given by teachers. Sex education in schools aims at helping the growth of positive feelings among children about sex. Teachers are the role models for students. So teachers are more effective person to teach sex education. Sex education should be a part of school curriculum as well. It is both important and necessary that sex education is to be taught in school curriculum4.
In underdeveloped countries like Kenya sex education is already included in school syllabus. So in developing countries, like India with larger population it is still a subject of debate. Until now no government has taken bold steps to include sex education not even in higher secondary level5.
Not many studies have been done regarding perception, attitude & knowledge of school teachers. about sex education. The present study is primarily designed to assess the knowledge and attitude of secondary school teachers in Bangalore regarding school based sex education. Based on literature and investigators experience it is felt that, it is essential to know teachers knowledge and attitude regarding the inclusion of sex education to the secondary school syllabus.
6.3 REVIEW OF LITERATURE :-
“Review of literature is a critical summary of research on a topic of interest often prepared to put a research problem in a context or as the basis for an implementation project”.
Review of literature is an essential part of the study. This helps the researchers to formulate hypothesis, aims and objectives of the study. It gives some idea how to assess the problem and to adapt suitable methodology.
The review of literature attempts to cover the broad areas of requirements of this study are.
1) Review of literature on effectiveness of sex education.
2) Review of literature on teachers knowledge and attitude regarding sex education.
3) Review of literature on teacher attitude towards school based sex education.
4) Review of literature on the need for inclusion of sex education in school syllabus.
A study was assessed on perception of teachers regarding sex education. The aim of the study was to find out the knowledge and attitude of school teachers on sex education. A sample of 476 senior secondary school teachers belongs to government and public school were selected. A pre-tested close ended questionnaires was used. The result revealed was majority of school teachers (73%) were in favour of imparting sex education to school children2.
A cross sectional study was conducted on knowledge and attitude of secondary school teachers regarding school based sex education. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of teachers towards sex education. A sample of 300 teachers. were taken (215 Females, and 85 Males). The tool used was pre – tested self administered questionnaires. Result revealed about 94% of secondary school teachers approved inclusion of sex education in the school curriculum6.
A study revealed on perceptions of middle and high school teachers. about sex education to assess the perception and attitude of teachers on sex education. A sample of 371 middle and high school teachers, both male and female were selected. The data was collected through snowball technique. The result shows the teachers. have a fairly straight forward attitude towards sex education. Female teachers [ F ( 1 ; 366 ) = 7.772 ; P = 0.606 ], trained teachers [ F (1 ; 351 ) = 8.030 ; P = .005 ] and experienced teachers [ F ( 1 ; 356 ) = 30.836 ; P = .000 ]. Experience teachers shows more positive attitude towards sex education7.
A study was discussed on knowledge and attitude of secondary school teachers regarding sexual health education. A sample of 155 teachers (94 Female and 61 Male ) selected. Questionnaire were distributed to teachers to assess their knowledge on sex education in secondary schools. The result revealed was there were no statistically significant differences in results regarding location of school, area of residence, gender or age the participant8.
A study was discussed on the attitude of teachers, parents and students regarding inclusion of sex education to schools. The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude & teachers, parents and student, on imparting sex education to curriculum. A sample of 1000 respondents (200 teachers, 400 parents, 400 students ) were taken. A questionnaires method was used as the tool. The result shown was majority of teachers (90%), parents (92%) and students (78%) supported sex education to secondary school curriculum9.
A study was investigated on factors affecting teachers attitudes and practices on family life education. A sample of 700 (54% Female, 46% Male) secondary school teachers were taken. The tool used for study was questionnaire method. The teacher expressed agreement with importance of school based sex education (71.6%). Teacher Revealed generally positive attitude towards family life education10.
A study was revealed on teachers attitude to adolescent sexuality education. The study was undertaken to determine the attitude of secondary school teachers to adolescent sexuality education and to find out whether this depends on their socio – demographic variables. A sample of 249 teachers were taken (210 Females 39 Males ). There was a high proportion of respondents who approved of sexuality education for adolescents (77.5%) and equally high proportion who believed that it was important (89%)11.
A study was conducted on teachers confidence in teaching regarding sexuality and HIV/AIDS to assess the confidence and attitude of teachers in teaching about sexuality. A sample of 266 teachers were taken from 86 school in South Africa and Tanzania. A survey method is used for data collection. Result shows teachers are confident in teaching about sexuality in school. Tanzanian teachers showed more confidence than South African teachers (2.1 Vs 1.8 ; P < 0.01) 12.
6.4 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM :-
A study to assess the knowledge and attitude of selected high school teachers in Bangalore for inclusion of sex education in secondary educational system.
6.5 OBOJECTIVES :-
· To assess the knowledge of secondary school teachers regarding inclusion of sex education in school curriculum.
· To assess the attitude of secondary school teachers regarding inclusion of school based sex education.
· To associate the level of knowledge of school teachers regarding sex education with selected demographic variables.
6.6 HYPOTHESIS :-
H1 - There will be a significant association between knowledge and demographic variables.
H2 - There will be a significant association between attitude and selected demographic variables.
6.7 OPERATIONAL DEFINITION :-
ASSESS :-
In this study it refers to judging the work of secondary school teachers regarding sex education.
KNOWLEDGE :-
In this study it refers to level of under standing of secondary school teachers regarding sex education.
ATTITUDE :-
In this study it refers to the way of thinking of secondary school teachers regarding inclusion of sex education.
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS :-
In this study it refers to the qualified teachers teaching between 8th Std to 10th Std including both sex.
SEX EDUCATION :-
In this study it refers to giving the awareness about reproductive system, sexual interaction and other facts of human sexual behavior.
SECONDARY SCHOOL :-
In this study it refers to the Govt. recognized schools where children studying between 8th and 10th Std.
6.8 INCLUSION CRITERIA :-
Ø The qualified teachers who are working in both government and private secondary schools.
Ø The teachers who are willing to participate.
Ø The teachers who knows English or Kannada.
Ø The secondary school teachers of both sex.
6.9EXCLUSION CRITERIA :-
Ø The teachers who are not willing to participate.
Ø The teachers, those who are not working in government recognized schools.
6.10 CONCEPTUAL FRAME WORK
Appropriate theory based conceptual frame work will be adopted.
7. MATERIALS AND METHODS :-
7.1 Source of Data :-
Secondary school teachers who are willing to participate.
Method of Data Collection :-
7.2 Research Design :-
A descriptive research design.
7.3 Setting :-Selected government and private secondary schools.
7.4 Sample Size :-
50 Samples
7.5 Sampling technique :-
Non – probability random sampling.
7.6 Tools for data collection :-
a) Socio – demographic profile.
b) Self – administered questionnaire.
7.7 Duration of study :-
4 – 6 weeks
8. Method of data analysis and interpretation :-
The researcher will use appropriate statistical technique for data analysis and present in the form of table, graphs and diagrams.
q Pilot study :-
10% of population planned for the study during Nov – 2011. Sample will be excluded from main study.
q Main Study :-
Data will be collected by self administered questionnaire using above tools.
q Statistical analysis :-
Appropriate statistical analysis will be used to analyze the data.
q Ethical issue :-
Consent will be obtained from the samples.
9.Research Variables :-
q Dependent :-
Knowledge and attitude of teachers towards sex education.
q Independent :-
Selected - Socio – demographic variables.
10.Projected outcome :-
This helps to know the knowledge and attitude of secondary school teachers, regarding inclusion of sex education in secondary education system in selected school.
Does the study require any investigation to be conducted on patient or other human or animal.
NO
Has the clearance being obtained from institution.
YES
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3) Smitha Das, Sex education in India need of the hour, Research Associate, ICFAI Business school, Kochi.
4) Payal Mahajan, Neeru Sharma, Parents attitude towords imparting sex education to their adolescent girls. Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, Anthropologist 7(3) 197-199.
5) Stella Mulama, The sexuality education needs of teacher trainees in Kenya, SLD Fellow, Post Sexuality Leadership Development , Fellowship Report, Series No : 5.
6) Aniebue P.N., Knowledge and attitude of secondary school teachers in Enugu to school based sex education, Niger J.Clin Practice 2007 – Dec : 10(4) : 304-308.
7) Ramiro L. Motos M.G. , perception of protuguese teachers about sex education, Rev Saude Publica, 2008 August, 42(4) : 684- 92.
8) Jo. West hood, Barbara Mullan, knowledge and attitude of secondary school teachers regarding sexual health education in England, sex education,vol 9,aug 2009,294-306
9) Orji E.O., Esimai, O.A, Introduction of sex education into Nigerian schools The parents, teachers, and students perspective, J. Obstet gynacology, 23(2) : 185-188
10) Olukoya A.A. Oyedeji . S.O, Johnson T.O., factors affecting teachers attitude and practice of family life education in Nigeria, Int J. Adolescence Youth 3(3-4) ; 353-62.
11) Tyoke C.A. Onah H.E Onwasigwe C.N. , Teachers attitude is not an impediment to adolescent sexuality education in Enugu, Nigeria., Afr. J.Reproductive Health, 2006 Apr 10(1) : 81-90
12) Helleve A, Flisher A.J, Onya H, Kaaya, S, Teacher confidence in teaching HIV/AIDS and sexuality in South African and Tanzanian Schools. Scand. J. Public Health , 2009 June. 37th Suppl 2.55 – 64.
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