The Effect of Sexual Knowledge and Gender Sensitivity on Reproductive Health Promotion Behaviors in Nursing Students
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effects of nursing students' sexual knowledge and gender sensitivity on reproductive health-promoting behaviors, providing foundational data for designing educational programs to enhance reproductive health.This descriptive survey was conducted with 321 second and fourth-year students enrolled in a nursing college in J province.The study analyzed the correlations among sexual knowledge, gender sensitivity, and reproductive health-promoting behaviors and identified key factors influencing these behaviors.The results showed significant positive correlations among sexual knowledge, gender sensitivity, and reproductive health-promoting behaviors.Multiple regression analysis revealed that gender sensitivity (β=0.12,p=0.010) had a significant influence on reproductive health-promoting behaviors.The model explained 24.1% of the variance.Although sexual knowledge did not directly affect reproductive health-promoting behaviors, its positive correlation with gender sensitivity suggested an indirect influence.These findings highlight the importance of systematic sexual education programs for nursing students.Such programs should focus on fostering gender equality values, enhancing sexual knowledge, and promoting reproductive health awareness.By improving gender sensitivity, nursing students can actively engage in health-promoting behaviors, significantly contributing to their sexual and reproductive well-being.These efforts will also prepare students to address reproductive health issues effectively in their future nursing practice.
Authors: Seul-Gi Kim, Seung-Ju Kang
Institutions: Nambu University, Chunnam Techno University
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4407956729