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Perceptions of Muslim parents and teachers towards sex education in Pakistan

Nadeem, Amina, Cheema, Maryam Khalid, Zameer, Sheharyar·2021·Sex Education
DOI 10.1080/14681811.2020.1753032
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Abstract

This comparative cross-sectional study provides insight into the perceptions of Pakistani Muslim parents and teachers with respect to sex education. A validated questionnaire was distributed to 418 participants, using uncontrolled quota sampling and a total of 273 subjects responded. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS v.25. In this study, 76.1% of the parents and 64.4% of the teachers responded affirmatively when asked whether they thought that age-appropriate sexuality education should be provided in school. However, most believed that sex education was in conflict with Islamic ideology. ‘Bullying prevention’ and ‘sexual abuse prevention’ were strongly supported sexuality-related topics while pregnancy prevention was the least supported. The major perceived challenge to the implementation of sexuality education was that some parents did not want the subject taught in schools. Around 46% of the parents responding said that they had never even spoken to their child about sexual issues. Therefore, prior the introduction of any such curriculum-based programme, it is imperative to educate the general population and train teachers to ensure the provision of high-quality sex education. The development of scientifically accurate, age-appropriate and context-relevant sex education and the identification of modalities for its effective implementation remains a major challenge in Pakistan.

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Authors
Nadeem, A., Cheema, M. K., & Zameer, S.
Affiliations
National University of Medical Sciences (PK)
Corresponding author
Cheema, Maryam Khalid
ORCID
Venue
Sex Education
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2020-04-30
Volume
21
Issue
1
Pages
106-118
ISSN
  • 1468-1811 (ISSN-L)
  • 1472-0825
DOI
10.1080/14681811.2020.1753032
OpenAlex
W3021990126
Cited by
51
References
24
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 16 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 1
FWCI
7.30
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Sex Education (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender, Sexuality, and Education
  • Social Sciences › Education › Education and Islamic Studies
Keywords
sex education, Muslim parents, teacher perceptions, parental attitudes, Islamic ideology, bullying prevention, sexual abuse prevention, contraception, parent-teacher communication, teacher professional development, Pakistan

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