UTILIZATION OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION IN CURTAILING THE MENACE OF SEX WORKERS IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN OGUN STATE

Abstract

The study examined utilization of social work education in curtailing the menace of 
sex workers in higher institutions in Ogun State. This study employed descriptive 
survey research design where questionnaire was used to acquire necessary data for 
the research work. Population comprises of all higher institutions in Ogun State. 
Simple random sampling technique was used to select three higher institutions in 
which fifty (50) students were selected from the chosen higher institutions to make 
a total of one hundred and fifty (150) as sample for study. Three (3) research 
questions were raised and answered in this study. Reliability of the instrument was 
determined using Cronbach Alpha. The result obtained in the administration was 
correlated, the reliability co-efficient is 0.62 which is reliable enough for this study. 
Data collected were analyzed using simple percentage, mean and standard deviation 
statistical tools. Findings revealed that as institutions continue to strive for a safer 
and more supportive environment within higher institution settings, the utilization 
of social work education stands as a critical pathway towards addressing the menace 
of sex work. Integrating social work education into campus programming and 
curriculum is essential for raising awareness and promoting alternatives to sex work 
within higher education settings. It is therefore recommended that curriculum 
planners should design and implement a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates 
social work perspectives and addresses topics related to sex work, gender inequality, 
poverty, and social justice. They should ensure that courses and workshops provide 
students with a holistic understanding of the complexities surrounding sex work.