EFFECTIVENESS OF SEXUALITY EDUCATION ON KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF MALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TOWARDS THE USE OF FAMILY PLANNING METHODS IN IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of sexuality education on knowledge and attitude of male undergraduate students towards the use of family planning methods in ijebu-ode, Ogun State. The study employed quasi-experimental pre-test - post test control group design. The population comprised male students from 100 to 400 levels in Tai solarin federal university of education, Ijebu-Ode. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select Sixty (60) volunteers’ participants. Two hypotheses were generated and tested. Two instruments, questionnaire and sexuality education (Family planning) training package was used. A reliability coefficient of r = 0.78 &0.75 was obtained respectively for the questionnaire on knowledge and attitude. Data were analyzed using independent sample T-test. The results showed a significant effects of treatment on the participants (t = 4.141, sig. 0.000 < 0.05) and a mean gain of 1.88462. The findings also revealed that there was no significant difference in the sexual attitude of male students towards the use of family planning methods in Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (t = 0.152 sig. 0.881≥ 0.05) and a mean gain of 1.15385. The study concluded that there was a significant effect of sexuality education on the knowledge of male undergraduate students towards the use of family planning methods. It therefore recommends among others based on findings that Sexual and Reproductive Health Education be given to male students, male-targeted campaigns and workshops should be organized as it will contribute to healthier sexual behaviours and improved family planning outcomes among male students.