Young Men’s Perceptions about Sexual Health and Sexual Education: A Qualitative Study

Year 2023, , 593 - 599, 11.09.2023

Abdullah Beyhan , Ayşe Ergün

https://doi.org/10.33808/clinexphealthsci.1092854

Abstract

Objective: For healthy sexuality and effective sexual health education, it is important to know the sexual health perception of individuals, their sexual education needs, and the affecting factors. The purpose of this research is to learn in-depth the perceptions of young men about sexual health and sexual education.
Methods: This study was carried out in a health vocational school of a foundation university. The study was constituted using an in-depth interview method, and interviews were conducted with 16 students, 2 of whom were pilots. Content analysis was used to assess the obtained data.
Results: Sexual education with sexual behavior and health were determined as the main themes. The male students indicated level of sexual knowledge was insufficient, and they needed to receive comprehensive sexual education from a qualified specialist. In addition, they stated that education should be given to men and women separately, and in small groups. It was also found that friends,
religious and cultural values were important factors in sexual knowledge and behavior.
Conclusion: As a result, it has been revealed that male university students need sexual education, and the correct information can only be learned through a comprehensive and socio-cultural norms-sensitive education.

Keywords

Young men, perceptions, sexual health, sexual education

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