Funded through a contribution agreement with Health Canada’s Health Care Policy and Strategies Program (Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund).
Misinformation
Resources for service providers and parents
83% of youth and 73% of parents/guardians believe that access to comprehensive sexual health education in schools is a basic human right for all children/youth
(SIECCAN researchers Wood et al., 2021)
Only 53% of youth report that the sexual health education they receive meets their needs
(SIECCAN 2023)
73% of Canadians report coming across online information that they believed to be false or inaccurate
(Statistics Canada, 2024)
Misinformation about sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and sexual health education (SHE) can contribute to misconceptions among parents/caregivers, which has significant negative implications for the sexual health and well-being of youth.
SIECCAN’s “Addressing Sexual Health Education Misinformation Among Parents/Caregivers” is funded by Health Canada’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund. Over the course of this project, SIECCAN will consult with parents/caregivers, educators, and diverse experts to identify best practices and create resources for educators to address SRH and SHE misinformation among parents/caregivers of school-aged youth.