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Abstract
A descriptive cross sectional survey approach study was conducted to assess the knowledge level of higher secondary school students regarding sex education in Government higher secondary school, Salem. Data were collected from 50 higher secondary school students by Purposive sampling technique. Findings revealed that highest percentage (34%) of school students were in the age group of 17 years. Highest percentages (66%) of school students were Female. Highest percentage (70%) of the school students were from nuclear family. Highest percentage (44%) of the school students father educational qualification were graduates. Highest percentage (54%) of the school students father occupation was daily wagers. Highest percentage (36%) of the school students with a family monthly income of above Rs.10, 000. Further area wise distribution of the mean knowledge score percentage of students regarding concepts of sex education is 61.6%, male sex organs 66%, female sex organ 61.42%, family planning 49%, sexually transmitted diseases 58.32% and other aspects of human relationship and sexual behavior is 58.6%.