Conocimiento de los derechos sexuales y reproductivos de los/las docentes de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca, septiembre 2017 - enero 2018

Abstract

Sexual and Reproductive Rights as part of Human Rights, allow people to make decisions regarding their sexuality, exercise them without pressure or violence, recognizing the freedom to decide about their body and the responsibility in the issue of procreation. General objective: Identify the level of knowledge held by teachers of the Catholic University of Cuenca on Sexual Rights and Reproductive Rights. Type of research: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional and prospective study was carried out. Universe: We counted on the collaboration of 608 teachers. Technique: The level of knowledge was evaluated through the application of a survey and the assessment according to the scale of measurement of Stanones. Results: 82.6% of the teachers are in a high level of knowledge, 10.2% in a medium level of knowledge and 7.2% in a low level of knowledge. Conclusion: A higher percentage of teachers surveyed is at a high level of knowledge. Recommendations: Although there is a high level of knowledge on the part of teachers, periodical training related to the subject is suggested, which allows to reinforce the knowledge they possess, as well as establish a relationship with gender, intercultural and inclusion approaches .