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Sexuality Information Needs Of Latino And African American Ninth Graders: A Content Analysis Of Anonymous Questions, Francisca Angulo-Olaiz, Eva Goldfarb, Norman A. Constantine Mar 2014

Sexuality Information Needs Of Latino And African American Ninth Graders: A Content Analysis Of Anonymous Questions, Francisca Angulo-Olaiz, Eva Goldfarb, Norman A. Constantine

Department of Public Health Scholarship and Creative Works

This study used qualitative content analysis to examine anonymous questions about sex and sexuality submitted by Latino and African American adolescents in Los Angeles, California, classrooms. The majority of questions asked about sexuality and sexual behavior, or anatomy and physiology, with fewer questions about pregnancy and pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infections, and condoms. Overall, a notable mix was found of questions implying exposure to or awareness of a wide range of sexual activities, together with questions demonstrating fundamental misunderstandings or confusion about some of the most basic aspects of sex and sexuality. Gender differences emerged across topics, subtopics, and question …


Adolescent Sexuality: Implications For National Policy On Secondary School Education In An East Asian Setting, George P. Cernada, Ming-Cheng Chang, Hui-Sheng Lin, Te-Hsiung Sun Jan 1985

Adolescent Sexuality: Implications For National Policy On Secondary School Education In An East Asian Setting, George P. Cernada, Ming-Cheng Chang, Hui-Sheng Lin, Te-Hsiung Sun

Asian Language & Literature Occasional Papers

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