Experiencias y necesidades de educación sexual en adolescentes del bachillerato de los colegios Cantón Saraguro durante el período octubre 2022-abril 2023

Abstract

This study aims to explore the experiences and sexual education needs of high school adolescents in the schools of the Saraguro canton. The research approach used is qualitative, employing semi-structured interviews as the data collection tool, and thematic analysis was used to identify patterns and emerging themes in the participants' responses. The participants are 10 female adolescents and 10 male adolescents attending the public education system in Saraguro Canton. The results stated by the students indicate that there are weaknesses in the educational system regarding sexual education; furthermore, socio-cultural aspects are influencing the sexual education of adolescents; additionally, the students express the need for comprehensive sexual education.