Objectives: This study analyzes changes in the teaching of sexuality education in the public schools since 1988. Methodology: A nationally representative mail survey of school teachers was conducted in 1999. Responses from 3,754 7th to 12th grade teachers are analyzed in comparison with a parallel survey fielded in 1988. Results: In this analysis we examine trends in the percent of teachers in each specialty teaching sexuality education, teacher opinion of the grade level particular topics should be introduced versus the grade level the topics are actually introduced, the likelihood that particular topics in the teaching of abstinence, STDs/HIV and contraception are covered, the type and intensity of support or pressure that teachers face covering sexuality education and the type of assistance teachers feel they need.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this presentation the participant will be able to: Describe the frequency that various topics are covered by teachers in sexuality education classes in public schoools. List the sources and intensity of pressure and support that sexuality education teachers encounter. Describe trends in the teaching of sexuality education over the past decade
Keywords: School Health, Sexuality
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.