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Sex Education

Sex education refers to the systematic instruction on human sexuality, reproduction, sexual health, relationships, and related social and emotional topics, typically delivered to adolescents and young adults in school or community settings. Research published in this journal examines sex education primarily within t…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 47× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2994-6743

Overview

Sex education refers to the systematic instruction on human sexuality, reproduction, sexual health, relationships, and related social and emotional topics, typically delivered to adolescents and young adults in school or community settings. Research published in this journal examines sex education primarily within the contexts of sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Central America, focusing on knowledge gaps, attitudes, and barriers among both students and educators. Studies have investigated adolescent knowledge of sexual and reproductive health in settings such as Nicaragua, factors influencing teenage pregnancy among in-school adolescents in Nigeria, and secondary school teachers' perceptions of sexuality education in The Gambia. Additional research addresses attitudes toward HIV counseling and testing among Nigerian secondary students, HIV prevention programs in rural areas, and the relationship between awareness and health-seeking behaviors. The journal has also published work on nursing students' attitudes toward LGBTIQ individuals, sexual functioning in adolescents with Down syndrome, and teen pregnancy prevention interventions. This body of research underscores the importance of culturally appropriate sex education in reducing unintended pregnancies, preventing sexually transmitted infections including HIV, and promoting informed decision-making among young people in diverse global settings.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 47 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Sex Education, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (ISSN 2994-6743).

Journal editorial board
Deepak Kumar Yadav · Nepal Ramesh Marne Bhat · India Jennifer Cunningham-Erves · United States

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