THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE OF PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS VISUAL IMPAIRMENT RELATED TO SEXUAL EDUCATION

Abstract

Sexual education covers many aspects of life such as: anatomy, health, personal hygiene, reproduction, relationships, sexual response and religion. In Malaysia, the Malaysian Ministry of Education has taken the issue of sexual education more seriously and it has been introduced to secondary schools since 1989 and primary schools since 1994. It was known as Family Health Education before it was renamed as Sexuality Education in 2003. Since the term "sexuality" is considered negative, this sexuality education module has been renamed as Reproductive and Social Health Education (PEERS). A study conducted revealed that sexual education has been taught to students at school through PEERS through several subjects including Physical Education and Health, Language, Science, Biology, Islamic Education and Moral Education. PEERS aims to educate and expose students to their sexual and reproductive health by including topics such as reproductive health, emotional management, family, relationships, illness and safety.