Background: Sexuality education teachers' perspectives are important to gain a full understanding of the issues surrounding teaching this subject. This study uses a statewide sample of public school teachers to examine what sexuality education content is taught, what barriers teachers face, and which barriers are associated with teaching specific…

This study, using data from a statewide survey (n = 332), examined teachers' practices regarding the inclusion of guest speakers to cover sexuality content. More than half of teachers (58%) included guest speakers. In multivariate analyses, teachers who taught high school, had professional preparation in health education, or who received…

Presents findings from focus group discussions that examined high school students' perceptions of human sexuality education. Results found considerable consensus among students. Students believed effective sexuality education covered many topics, including emotional/social aspects of sexuality and relationships, and they advocated starting such…