Sexual knowledge among medical students in International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan: a cross-sectional study

Robi, Arif and Hj Ridzwan, Hijaz and Mohammad Aidid, Edre and Tengku Kamarulbahri, Tengku Mohd Saifuddin and Abu Bakar, Yasrul Izad (2026) Sexual knowledge among medical students in International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan: a cross-sectional study. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 22 (SUPP 4). pp. 68-73. E-ISSN 2636-9346

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Abstract

Introduction: Sexual knowledge in selected medical schools remains a controversial subject. Despite the importance of sexual health in medical practice, the emphasis on this subject within medical training may vary inconsistently across institutions. This study examines the association between sociodemographic variables and sexual knowledge among medical students at the International Islamic University Malaysia. Materials and methods: The study design is a questionnaire-based survey. This cross-sectional study used convenience sampling with 212 respondents. Participants were first to fifth-year medical students at the International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan. Outcome measures were students’ knowledge of aspects of human sexuality expressed on a five-point Likert scale using the Youth and Adolescent Sexual Knowledge Scale. Results: The mean sexual knowledge score was 104.26 ± 5.88 out of a total of 150, indicating a moderate-to-good level of sexual knowledge among respondents. Scores were derived from a 30-item questionnaire, with higher scores reflecting greater factual correctness. Sexual knowledge scores showed a significant positive association with age and year of study (p < 0.05), indicating increasing knowledge with academic progression. Conclusion: Sexual knowledge was higher among students in later academic years, but significant gaps persist, particularly in the areas of legal and ethical understanding. These findings suggest the need for enhanced integration of sexual health content within clinical and ethics-related modules, supported by professional development in medical education. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences (2026) 22(SUPP4):68-73. doi:10.47836/mjmhs.22.s4.10

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Medical education, Medical students, Sexual knowledge, Sexual health, Malaysia
Subjects:	R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine > RZ400 Mental healing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Psychiatry
Depositing User:	Dr Hijaz Ridzwan
Date Deposited:	13 May 2026 16:07
Last Modified:	13 May 2026 16:07
Queue Number:	2026-05-Q3278
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/128902

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