(365) THE EFFECTS OF A COLLEGE COURSE IN HUMAN SEXUALITY ON STUDENT’S KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES

This article delves into the effects of a college course dedicated to human sexuality on students’ knowledge and attitudes.

The study was conducted at the UBT College in Pristina. Students (178), at the beginning of the first lecture and at the end of the course, answered 15 questions about their knowledge and attitudes about sexuality in the SKAT test (The Sex Knowledge and Attitude Test). After that, their answers were analyzed and tested with the SPSS before and after the test.

In almost all questions, there is a big difference in their answers before and after the test. These are some of the questions with significant changes before and after the test. In the knowledge section most, relevant effects were shown when they were asked: Sexuality is usually a lifelong need -79.2 % vs 91%. Desire for sex in women can come after adequate stimulation from the partner - 59% vs 81%. Homosexuality is a disease and sexual deviation - 54.5 % vs. 31%. In the attitude section: It is better to start having sex after marriage – 59.6% vs. 39.9%. Contraception is the responsibility of both partners – 80% vs. 92.4%. Prostitution should be legalized – 28.7% vs. 34.8%.

The findings will contribute to the ongoing discourse surrounding the design and implementation of sexual education courses, aiding educators, policymakers, and institutions in refining their approaches to promoting informed and positive sexual attitudes among students.

The authors declare No conflict of interest.