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Title: Sexuality Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire (SEKAQ): Importance of the School Setting in Health Education
Language: English
Authors: Laura Alonso Martínez (ORCID 0000-0001-5425-5090), Jesús Puente Alcaraz (ORCID 0000-0002-6450-5599), María José Sierra Medina (ORCID 0000-0003-2339-9598), Raúl Soto Cámara (ORCID 0000-0002-9072-0364), Laura Armas Junco (ORCID 0000-0002-5263-7519)
Source: Psychology in the Schools. 2025 62(12):4903-4916.
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Descriptors: Sexuality, Knowledge Level, Student Evaluation, Questionnaires, Educational Environment, Health Education, Adolescents, Secondary School Students, Sex Education, Risk, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Pornography, Sex Stereotypes, Sexual Abuse, Self Concept, Human Body, Social Influences, Psychometrics, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Scores, Factor Analysis, Well Being
DOI: 10.1002/pits.70050
ISSN: 0033-3085
1520-6807
Abstract: The Sexuality Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire (SEKAQ) was designed to assess sexuality-related knowledge among adolescents and future health and education professionals, particularly within the context of school-based health education initiatives. This study developed and validated the SEKAQ, an instrument aimed at evaluating critical aspects of sexuality education, such as sexual risks, STIs, pornography, sexual diversity, gender stereotypes, sexual violence, body image issues, and societal pressures regarding virginity. Developed collaboratively with healthcare professionals and educational institutions, the SEKAQ comprises 11 items, each with multiple-choice answers and only one correct option. Psychometric evaluation was conducted using data from 454 participants, including high school, nursing, educator, and health sciences students. The SEKAQ demonstrated strong internal consistency, with a Cronbach's [alpha] of 0.84 and an average score of 7.04 (SD = 3.18). Factorial analysis confirmed the reliability and validity of the SEKAQ as a single-factor tool, identifying knowledge gaps in sexuality to guide healthcare interventions. The results showed higher knowledge among women and nursing students, while younger participants and teachers had lower scores. SEKAQ provides a valuable tool for health and education professionals to evaluate sexuality knowledge, supporting the development of sexual well-being education strategies for teenagers and youth.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1488679
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  Data: The Sexuality Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire (SEKAQ) was designed to assess sexuality-related knowledge among adolescents and future health and education professionals, particularly within the context of school-based health education initiatives. This study developed and validated the SEKAQ, an instrument aimed at evaluating critical aspects of sexuality education, such as sexual risks, STIs, pornography, sexual diversity, gender stereotypes, sexual violence, body image issues, and societal pressures regarding virginity. Developed collaboratively with healthcare professionals and educational institutions, the SEKAQ comprises 11 items, each with multiple-choice answers and only one correct option. Psychometric evaluation was conducted using data from 454 participants, including high school, nursing, educator, and health sciences students. The SEKAQ demonstrated strong internal consistency, with a Cronbach's [alpha] of 0.84 and an average score of 7.04 (SD = 3.18). Factorial analysis confirmed the reliability and validity of the SEKAQ as a single-factor tool, identifying knowledge gaps in sexuality to guide healthcare interventions. The results showed higher knowledge among women and nursing students, while younger participants and teachers had lower scores. SEKAQ provides a valuable tool for health and education professionals to evaluate sexuality knowledge, supporting the development of sexual well-being education strategies for teenagers and youth.
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