SOCIAL STUDIES

SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT 2023

Candidates’ Names: Tariq Alexander [1600390029]

and Numbers: Crystal Bachan [1600390070]
Nickel Cassiram [1600390185]
Ethon Edwards [1600390304]
Aliyah John [1600390509]

Name of School: Palo Seco Secondary

Centre Number: 160039

Group Number: 7

Name of Teacher: Ms. S. Singh

Title of Study: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

 Acknowledgements

We would like to express our thanks and gratitude to our social studies teacher Ms. S. Singh for
her guidance and support in completing our SBA/Assessment on STDs and for giving us this
wonderful opportunity to research and learn. We came to know about so many new things. We are
really thankful for that.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to all our friends and family for support and our fellow
group members for all their time, energy and effort they placed in our SBA/Assessment.
 Table of Contents

TITLE PAGE NUMBER

Statement of Problem 1

Reason for Selecting Area of Research 2

Method of Investigation 3

Data Collection Instrument 4

Procedure for Data Collection 8

Presentation of Data 9

Analysis and Interpretation of Data 11

Statement of Findings 13

Recommendations and Implementation Strategy 14

Bibliography 15
 Statement of Problem

What are the causes of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) amongst teenagers living in the
community of Quarry Village, Siparia?

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 Reasons for Selecting Area of Research

The reason why our group choose to conduct research on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is
because it is important for us to learn about STDs so we can protect ourselves. In today’s society,
more and more teenagers are engaging in sexual activity. Therefore, they should learn about the
signs and symptoms of the most common STDs, how they are spread, and how they are diagnosed
and treated. We are hoping that our research can be used to assist teenagers in becoming more
aware of sexually transmitted diseases.

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 Method of Investigation

In order to collect the data from the survey, we have decided to use printed questionnaires which
were distributed to teenagers in the community of Quarry Village, Siparia. The questionnaire as a
tool for collecting data has a number of advantages: -

o It requires little time to be completed.

o It can be done at the convenience of the person required to have it completed.

o An immediate response is not required; hence, there is enough time for the respondents to
study the questions.

o Distribution and collection of the questionnaire is not time consuming.

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 Data Collection Instrument

Dear Respondents,
This questionnaire is being distributed in the community of Quarry Village, Siparia on the topic
“Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)”.

The study is being conducted as a School Based Assessment for Social Studies. You are advised
to answer the following questions honestly and sincerely. Your responses given will be kept strictly
confidential and anonymous since you are not required to write your names. There is no right or
wrong answer. You can answer most of the questions by placing a tick in the space provided.
Specific instructions are given where necessary.

Yours Sincerely,
Members of Group 7

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QUESTIONNAIRE

Instruction: Please place a tick in the space (i.e. [✓]) or write on the lines provided.

1. What is your gender?

[ ] Male [ ] Female

2. To which age group do you belong?

[ ] 18 years and under
[ ] 19 – 25 years
[ ] 26 – 35 years
[ ] 36 – 45 years
[ ] 46 – 55 years
[ ] 56 years and over

3. What is your ethnicity?

[ ] African
[ ] East Indian
[ ] Mixed
[ ] Other: ___________________

4. As a teen were you sexually active?

[ ] Yes [ ] No

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5. a. Have you ever had unprotected sex as a teenager?

b. If yes, please state why.

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6. a. Are you familiar with any type of contraception?

[ ] Yes [ ] No

b. If yes, which contraceptives are you familiar with?

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7. Have you ever been educated about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)?
[ ] Yes [ ] No

b. If yes, where did you get the information?

[ ] Home [ ] School [ ] Internet [ ] Health Facility

8. a. Have you or anyone close to you contracted a sexually transmitted disease?

[ ] Yes [ ] No

b. If yes, which sexually transmitted disease was contracted?

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9. What are the causes of teenagers contracting sexually transmitted diseases in Quarry Village,
Siparia?
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10. What are the consequences of someone contracting sexually transmitted diseases in Quarry
Village, Siparia?
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11. How can sexually transmitted diseases be treated?

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12. What recommendations can you give to decrease the incidence of sexually transmitted
diseases?
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 Procedure for Data Collection

The community of Quarry Village, Siparia consists of approximately 160 houses. A total of 20%
is required in order to have a representative sample of the population. We prepared a total of 35
questionnaires for distribution.

The method of selection used was random sampling. The house numbers of the various homes
were recorded on slips of paper. The slips of paper were tossed in a container. The 35 respondents
were selected by choosing 35 house numbers from the container. Through this pattern of
distribution, views and opinions of various persons from different age groups were received. The
questionnaires were answered and returned in the time span of two (2) hours, so the persons had
enough time to answer the questions. By doing this the collection of the questionnaires was easily
attainable.

The distribution and collection of questionnaires were done on Saturday 10th December, 2023. A
total of 34 questionnaires were returned fully completed. The study consisted of 12 males and 22
females. The ages ranged from 19 – 55 years of age.

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 Presentation of Data

Figure One
A Pie Chart Showing Whether or Not Respondents ever Had Unprotected Sex as a Teenager

92%

8%

Yes No

Figure Two
A Bar Graph Showing Which Contraceptives Respondents are Familiar With

Tubal Ligation 5%

Vasectomy 5%
Contraceptives

Intrauterine Device 4%

Injection 18%

Pill 22%

Condom 56%

0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Percentage

Condom Pill Injection Intrauterine Device Vasectomy Tubal Ligation

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Figure Three
A Doughnut Showing Where the Respondents Were Educated About STDs

12%

19%

4%

65%

Home School Internet Health Facility

Figure Four
A Table Showing What Respondents Think are the Causes of Teenagers Contracting STDs in the
Community

Causes of Teenage Pregnancy Percentage of Respondents

Unprotected Sex 70%

Multiple Partners 25%

Lack of Knowledge 5%

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 Analysis and Interpretation of Data

Figure One
It was a Pie Chart that showed whether or not respondents ever had unprotected sex as a teenager.
92% of the respondents indicated that they did engage in unprotected sexual activities as a
teenager. 8% said that they did not have unprotected sex as a teenager. The possibility of
contracting a sexually transmitted disease was high with the 92% of respondents who failed to use
any protective measures.

Figure Two
It was a Bar Graph that showed which contraceptives respondents are familiar with. 56% said that
they are familiar with the condom. This is a common method that is encouraged by medical
professionals to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. 22% of the respondents said
that they are familiar with the pill. The pill however, does not prevent the contraction of STDs.
18% are familiar with the injection. Similar to the pill, the injection does not prevent STDs. 4%
said that they are familiar with the intrauterine device. Although it prevents pregnancy, it does not
prevent some from contracting an STD. 5% said that they know about vasectomy as a contraceptive
method. This too cannot prevent STDs. Lastly, 5% of the respondents indicated that they are aware
of tubal ligation. This is the ‘tying of the tubes’ and does not prevent STDs. Therefore, based on
all of the contraceptive methods listed, the condom is one of the methods that may protect against
contracting an STD.

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Figure Three
It was a Doughnut that showed where the respondents were educated about STDs. 65% of the
respondents said that they were educated about STDs at home. They said that their parent/guardian
instilled in them a fear of sexual activities by describing the effects that STDs had on the body.
12% said that they learnt about STDs at school. Either through the science teacher in the
completion of the curriculum or the other students talking, some were educated about STDs at
school. 19% of the respondents said that they educated themselves through the internet. They
indicated that they saw photos and read websites with information about STDs. 4% said that they
were educated about STDs from a health facility. They said that they saw pamphlets and posters
on the wall listing the various STDs. They said that was the first time they had learnt about sexually
transmitted diseases.

Figure Four
It was a Table that showed what respondents think are the causes of teenagers contracting STDs
in the community. 70% of the respondents said that they believe unprotected sex is the causes of
the teenagers contracting STDs. They said the teenagers are not aware of the various STDs that
are existing. Also, the males tend to prefer to have sex without the condom because it is
uncomfortable and reduces the pleasure for them. 25% said that the cause of contracting STDs is
having multiple partners. They felt that teenagers who were polygamous in their behaviour are
more likely to contract an STD. 5% of the respondents indicated that a lack of knowledge led the
teenagers to contract an STD. They felt that simply not knowing that there are dangerous STDs
and that using a condom may protect them, would result in the teenager contracting an STD.

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 Statement of Findings

The three statements which are representative of the data presented are as follows:

 The respondents indicated whether or not they had sex as a teenager, out of which 92%
said ‘Yes’, they had sexual relations, while 8% said ‘No’ they didn’t have sexual
relationships as a teenager.

 The respondents were educated about STDs through the following ways home [65%],
school [12%], internet [19%], and a health facility [4%].

 The causes of teenagers contracting STDs in the community are unprotected sex [70%],
multiple partners [25%], and lack of knowledge [5%].

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 Recommendations and Implementation Strategy

Recommendations:
o Firstly, we strongly recommend that the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health unite
and start holding seminars about safe sex including abstinence. This process should be
mandatory for teenagers to attend and learn more about Sexually Transmitted Diseases and
that abstinence is the best option.

o Also, we recommend that schools pay attention to the sexual health of their students and
not only to the rules. With the schools paying attention to their students’ sexual health, we
think that students will become more aware and think twice before they engage in
unprotected sex.

Implementation:
The second recommendation can be implemented in the following way. Sexual Education should
be implemented as a subject in schools so that teenagers can be reminded about the dangers of
having unprotected sex. It will also teach them that they should use a condom every time they
engage in sexual activity and if none is available, they should wait. With Sexual Education as a
subject teenagers would also be given free condoms to keep in case, they do not have any money
to buy one when they are caught up in the moment.

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 Bibliography

Ramsawak, A. and Umraw, R. R. (2005). Modules in Social Studies with SBA Guide and CXC
Questions. 4th ed. Trinidad: Caribbean Educational Publishers Ltd. 141 – 160.

Websites

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds/sym

ptoms-causes/syc-20351240

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/std.html

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