Students' satisfaction and knowledge gaps in sexuality education in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Abstract

Despite commitments, challenges persist in ensuring that sexuality education meets the needs of students. This study investigates secondary school students' satisfaction levels regarding sexuality education in Nigeria. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing a stratified random sampling technique to recruit 1,136 participants from both public and private secondary schools. Participants completed a semi-structured questionnaire. Logistic regression was employed. The findings reveal that topics such as puberty, reproductive health, consent, and sexual diversity are desired by students. Significant associations were observed between satisfaction levels and socio-demographic factors. Notably, female students exhibited lower odds of satisfaction compared to males (OR = 0.673, 95% CI: 0.495-0.913), and older students aged 15 years and above had lower odds of satisfaction compared to younger students under 15 years (OR = 0.346, 95% CI: 0.100-1.812). This study recommends the development and implementation of comprehensive, evidence-based sexuality education curricula in secondary schools, prioritizing inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and age-appropriateness while addressing topics such as puberty, reproductive health, consent, and sexual diversity.