Sexual Behavior of Teenegers from San Juan Bosco School- Municipality of Palermo - Huila

Abstract

This research is aimed at identifying the sexual behavior of teenagers from San Juan Bosco School in the municipality of Palermo, Huila. The methodology implemented consists of an empirical, analytical, quantitative non experimental study that uses a descriptive analysis technique. A probabilistic sampling was applied, which was made up of 12 7 students from 6th and 11 th grade levels.

The results obtained from the application of a validated instrument provided information of practices, knowledge and opinions of teenagers regarding their sexual behavior. The analysis indicates that a high percentage (67%) does not have a clear understanding of what a penetrating sexual practice entails and very few define what this practice entails. Regarding the description of sexuality: students'  knowledge, it is evidenced that they are mostly interested in knowing how sexual relationships are carried out. Information regarding abortion is clear. As for genitality, it does not represent the relationships that couples can carry out, but the sexual organs. They show good knowledge of the erogenous zones of the human body which generate pleasure; they also bear clear understanding of fertilization, the menstrual cycle, the function of testicles, STDs, sexual harassment and abuse, masturbation, abortion, sex without love, promiscuity and single mother circumstance. With reference to students 'opinions, a high percentage of them resort to friends for sex questions.