Journal of East-West Nursing Research (동서간호학연구지)

East-west Nursing Research Institute, Kyung Hee University (경희대학교 동서간호학연구소)
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A Study on Sexual Knowledge, Sexual Attitudes, and Reproductive Health Promoting Behaviors in Male and Female College Students

남녀 대학생의 성지식, 성태도 및 생식건강증진행위에 관한 연구

  • Received : 2016.09.16
  • Accepted : 2016.11.24
  • Published : 2017.05.31
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Abstract

Purpose: Due to today's sexual openness, college students may be exposed to frequent sexual relations, which can affect their adulthood reproductive health, pregnancy, and delivery. The purposes of this study were to explore the degrees of sexual knowledge, sexual attitudes, and reproductive health promoting behaviors in male and female college students and to identify their gender differences. Methods: A descriptive comparative design was used. A total of 181 college students(92 male and 89 female) were recruited. Data were collected between March 17 and April 8, 2016 using a convenience sample in a university located in Y city. Results: For male students, there was no correlation between two variables. For female students, reproductive health promoting behaviors had a significant relationship with sexual attitudes. Conclusion: These findings provide essential information that health care providers can use to increase their awareness of the importance of gender specific treatments when caring individuals.

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