Saint Mary’s University Senior High School Grade 12 Students’ Level of Sexual Knowledge and Extent of Sexual Practices

Yolanda Ysabelle A. Baria, Jemaima G. Jallorina, Maryfiona Lourdez T. Lopez, Adreinne Deine Olaya and Jether B. Segundo
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Yolanda Ysabelle A. Baria: Saint Mary’s University Senior High School
Jemaima G. Jallorina: Saint Mary’s University Senior High School
Maryfiona Lourdez T. Lopez: Saint Mary’s University Senior High School
Adreinne Deine Olaya: Saint Mary’s University Senior High School
Jether B. Segundo: Saint Mary’s University Senior High School

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 4, 1807-1833

Abstract: This study aimed to determine the level of sexual knowledge and the extent of sexual practices of Grade 12 senior high school students. Using a mixed-method design, this study used random stratified sampling and an adapted and modified questionnaire to collect data. The findings indicate that the respondents, primarily male and female students from the STEM strand with middle-class backgrounds, rely on social media for sexual education. They possess average knowledge, leaning more towards general information than contraception. Further, they exhibit an improved awareness of sexual health but have gaps in specific topics. Despite their knowledge, they are unlikely to engage in sexual activities, suggesting comfort in discussing sex with peers, parents, and teachers. Gender significantly influences their sexual knowledge, while demographics like strand, socioeconomic status, relationship status, and information sources have no significant impact. Moreover, there is a low correlation between sexual knowledge and practice, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive sex education. In conclusion, organizing workshops, seminars, and symposiums by the school and local health departments is essential to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of sex, sexuality, and related topics among teachers and parents, thereby facilitating the dissemination of credible information.

Date: 2024
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