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    EFFECTS OF SEX EDUCATION AMONG PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL GIRLS IN ILEKUN COMMUNITY, AKURE SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
    (2024-09-11) Ilegbusi, Paul; TOMORI, MICHAEL
    Sexuality education is a central aspect of being human throughout life and encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. This study was aimed at investigating the effects of sex education among private secondary school girls in Ilekun, Akure South Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria. The study design was descriptive, using simple random technique and 120 structured questionnaires were administered and retrieved for analysis, using SPSS frequency table and simple percentage. The study revealed that 97.5% of the students have heard about sex education, comprising 39% (from home), 28% (from school), 11.6% (from religious houses), 5.8% (from internet), 4% (from friends), 3% (from radio/television), 2.5% (from social media), and 2.5% (from sexual books/magazines). Those introduced to sex education between 10 and 14 years old were 65.8%; 51.6% agreed that sex education is not taught in secondary schools because of the following reasons: shy to talk about it (82.5%), not included in school curriculum (82.5%), no trained sex education counselor (72.5%), and no enough time for it in school (76.6%). Effects of sex education include: reduction of unwanted pregnancy (90.8%), reduced sexually transmitted infections (93%), changes one’s sexual attitude (91.6%), being responsible (87.5%), promotes abstinence (79%), and lacks of it leads to rape (94%). The study concludes that sex education should be integrated into the secondary school curriculum with well trained counselors. Additionally, it emphasizes the role of parents, religious institutions, communities and government in promoting sexuality education.
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    FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR EARLY PREGNANCY AMONG FEMALE TEENAGERS IN ESURE, AKURE SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ONDO STATE
    (2024-09-11) Ilegbusi, Paul; Adenuga, Dr. Kayode Ibrahim
    Teenage pregnancy has recently gained popularity due to its numerous negative effects on the overall health of the adolescent nursing mother, the child, the family, and the entire community. The study investigated factors responsible for early pregnancy among female teenagers in Esure, Akure South Local Government, Ondo State, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive design, administering 108 questionnaires for analysis using IBM SPSS Version 25. The findings revealed that 92.6% of the respondents are knowledgeable about teenage pregnancy; 86% have given birth; age at first sexual intercourse was highest between 17 19 years (44%); Primary causes of teenage pregnancy include a lack of sex education (70%), followed by peer pressure (35%), poverty (20%), and low self-esteem (19%). Other associated factors include a lack of self-control (28%), a lack of parenting (24%), and poverty (23%). The vulnerable groups include orphans (82.4%), children from single parents (74%), sexually active teenagers (92.6%), and gifts from the opposite sex (83.3%). The implications of teenage pregnancy include sexually transmitted infections (40%), abortion (23%), bleeding after birth (15%), death (14%), and infertility (8%). Other factors include school dropout (35.2%) and stigmatisation (34.3%). Prevention of teenage pregnancy includes health education (33.3%), abstinence (22.2%), use of contraceptives (18.5%), prevention of early marriage (9.3%), sex education (8.3%). The study recommends the introduction of youth-friendly health services, continuous health education, and the incorporation of human sexuality education into school curricula. The study also advocates for government support in establishing youth counselling centres and providing resources for pregnant and parenting teenagers.