Sexual Health Education At Home And At School

Abstract

World Health Organization (WHO) defines sexual health not only as of the absence of functional disorder or disability, but also as a state of complete sexual well-being in a physical, emotional, mental, and social sense. Interruption of sexual health, which is one of the most important elements of general health, can cause physical and mental distress. Adolescence is the most risky period when false beliefs, attitudes and behaviors about sexual health and reproductive health can be developed, such as the spread of STDs due to increased sexual desire, unsafe sexual behaviors and unwanted pregnancies. Since sexual health education may be different for each country and culture, it may be appropriate to start education with families by educating parents in the most appropriate way and including relevant subjects in school programs with professional educators. The current study aims to emphasize the importance of sexual health education for adolescents both in the family and educational institutions.