SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

This study assessed the perception and effectiveness of sex education among secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consists of four thousand five hundred and sixty SSI to SSIII students in the Senior Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. The multistage sampling technique was employed to select 154 students from 5 schools in Egor Local Government Area. The research instrument used in the study was a four point likert scale and a dichotomous questionnaire developed by the researcher. The instrument was validated by the researcher's supervisor, the reliability of the instrument was determined by using the test-retest method, and the reliability coefficient of 0.76wasobtained. The questionnaire was administered and retrieved by the researcher; out of the 154 administered questionnaire only 130 were valid and complete for the analysis. The data collected was collated and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that there is a high perception of sex education among secondary school students. Students have high level of awareness of the benefits of sex education and there is a high level of effectiveness of sex education in secondary schools Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made: Schools should continue to integrate comprehensive sex education into their curricula, ensuring that it covers all necessary topics to further enhance students' understanding and awareness, regular training and workshops for teachers on delivering sex education effectively should be conducted, focusing on up-to-date information and teaching methodologies and parents should be encouraged to participate in sex education programs and discussions to reinforce the information provided at school and to create a supportive environment at home.