The Effect of Gender Education Provided to Health Sciences Students on Gender Perception and Roles

Sexual health is a fundamental component of living a healthy and fulfilling life. However, in societies where sexual health education is inadequate, factors such as social norms and gender inequality hinder individuals from properly understanding sexual health and developing healthy sexual behaviors. The gender roles established by society and the stereotypes associated with these roles shape individuals' sexual identities and experiences, often based on narrow and rigid views of masculinity and femininity. In societies where gender roles are strictly defined, such norms can place serious limitations on individuals' sexual rights, freedoms, and ability to form healthy relationships. In this context, sexual health education plays a vital role in raising awareness about societal norms and helping transform these norms. Gender inequality is another major barrier that complicates the accurate understanding of sexual health. In many communities, especially for women, sexual rights are limited due to cultural values, traditional beliefs, and social pressures. This restricts their access to sexual health services and their ability to protect themselves. Sexual health education aims to eliminate these inequalities and ensure that all individuals, regardless of gender, can maintain a healthy sexual life with equal rights. These educational efforts not only create awareness about gender inequality but also support the promotion of healthy and safe sexual behaviors.

NCT Number	NCT07041346
Lead Sponsor	Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Conditions	EDUCATION
Enrollment	70 participants
Start Date	2025-06-19
Primary Completion	2025-10-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-12-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-02