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Western Journal of Nursing Research, Vol. 23, No. 2, 211-223 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/019394590102300208

Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Sex among Chinese Adolescents

Wan-Yim Ip

Department of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

Janita P. C. Chau

Department of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

Anne M. Chang

Department of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N. T., Hong Kong

May H. L. Lui

Department of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N. T., Hong Kong

This study was conducted to examine the knowledge of and attitudes toward sex of 178 Chinese secondary school students in Hong Kong. The data were collected using a questionnaire that comprised three parts: the Chinese version of the Mathtech Knowledge Test, the Chinese version of the Mathtech Attitude and Value Scale, and a demographic sheet seeking sociodemographic information. In general, students demonstrated a low level of sexual knowledge, especially in relation to adolescent marriage, the probability of pregnancy, and adolescent sexual activity. With regard to attitudes, students indicated positive attitudes toward importance of family and importance of birth control. Male students in comparison with their female counterparts had a higher level of agreement with premarital intercourse and the use of pressure and force in sexual activity.


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