Parental Involvement in Sex Education and Adolescent Perception of Teenage Pregnancy, Barangay Dao, Tagbilaran City

Abstract

Sex education covers the principles and attitudes about sex and provides the skills needed to manage relationships and sexual health. Teenage pregnancy, a common issue, has significant economic, social, and health impacts on individuals and communities (World Health Organization, 2023). This study, conducted with 136 randomly selected teenagers from Barangay Dao Tagbilaran City, aimed to explore how parental involvement in sex education affects adolescents' views on teenage pregnancy. Findings showed that while parental involvement in sex education was moderate, teenagers still had a strong understanding of teenage pregnancy. Using Spearman’s Rank Correlation Test, the study found a significant link between adolescents' educational level and their perceptions of teenage pregnancy, as well as between parental involvement in sex education and these perceptions. This research suggests that parental involvement can shape teenagers' views on pregnancy, highlighting the need for effective sex education programs to help prevent teenage pregnancy in the community.