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The Effect of an Education Program on Iranian Mothers’ Self-efficacy in Child Sex Education: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Authors: Somayeh Soleimani, Raziyeh Maasoumi, Shima Haghani, Samira Noorzaie

Published in: Sexuality Research and Social Policy | Issue 4/2022

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Abstract

Introduction

Parents are their children’s first sex educators. Mothers have a considerably greater share in this task. Thus, their self-efficacy is important in this regard. This study was conducted to examine the effect of the child sex education program on a sample of Iranian mothers’ self-efficacy.

Method

The simple randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 80 mothers attending Shahr-e-Rey’s neighborhood clubs from July to December 2019. The intervention was conducted through four weekly 90-min sessions held in the form of lectures, focus group discussions, and questions and answers. Mothers’ self-efficacy was examined with a researcher-made questionnaire designed based on Bandura’s self-efficacy theory using four constructs of knowledge, situation perception, and self-control and self-sufficiency at baseline and 4 and 8 weeks post-intervention. Data analysis was done using independent t-test, Fisher’s, Chi² and analysis of variance with repeated and Bonferroni measures by SPSS 20.

Result

Compared to baseline, statistically significant intra-group differences were observed in the test group at the 4th and 8th weeks post-intervention in all four constructs (P < 0.001). There were statistical inter-group differences between the test and control groups in all four constructs as well (P < 0.001).

Conclusion

Based on the results of this study, the sex education program was influential on mothers’ self-efficacy. Thus, we recommend mothers’ learn skills regarding their roles as their children’s sex educators.

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Title: The Effect of an Education Program on Iranian Mothers’ Self-efficacy in Child Sex Education: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Authors: Somayeh Soleimani
Raziyeh Maasoumi
Shima Haghani
Samira Noorzaie
Publication date: 15-10-2021
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Sexuality Research and Social Policy / Issue 4/2022
Print ISSN: 1868-9884
Electronic ISSN: 1553-6610
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-021-00646-y

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