Chapter 18 & 19

Question 1

What are 4 critiques of school based sex curriculum?

Answer 1

1. Too little too late
2. Heavy focus on harm
3. Values differ from parents
4. Low quality

Question 2

What are the 2 main goals for sexual health education in Canada?

Answer 2

1. Promote positive sexual health outcomes: informed reproductive decisions, fulfilling sexual relationships
2. Reduce negative sexual health outcomes: STIs, unwanted pregnancy, coercive sex

Question 3

What are the key components of the IMB model? Describe them briefly.

Answer 3

Information: know why, know where, know how
Motivation: emotional, personal, social
Behaviour: practice and skilled

Question 4

What are the 2 main criticisms of abstinence only programs?

Answer 4

1. Holds back important information needed for good decision making
2. Excludes queer identities

Question 5

What are the characteristics of a successful sexual health development program?

Answer 5

Program development: research of population needs and requirements, target specific behaviours

Program content: theoretical foundation, clear message, appropriate content and teaching methods, activities related to social environment, activities related to sexual communication, active application of sexual knowledge

Program implementation: supportive environment, knowledgable and motivated instructor, and program evaluation