scholarly journals Characteristics of sexual behavior among teenagers in Belgrade

2004 ◽  
Vol 57 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 592-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milan Bjekic ◽  
Hristina Vlajinac ◽  
Sandra Sipetic ◽  
Jelena Marinkovic
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Experience ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Number Of Sexual Partners ◽  
Female Teenagers

Introduction The risks associated with teenage sex include pregnancy and a high rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Material and methods The study compared female teenagers: 32 with STDs and 90 with fungal skin infections who were treated in the City Center for Skin and Venereal Diseases in Belgrade from January 2000 to June 2001. An anonymous questionnaire was used to collect data and an univariate logistic regression analysis was performed. Results The mean age of participants was 18.2 years. About 40% of respondents reported to have their first sexual intercourse at the age of 14-16 years. The majority of cases and controls had one or two partners, but a greater percentage of cases had six or more partners compared to controls (12.5% vs. 3.3%). Adolescents with STDs frequently had sexual intercourse on the first date (p<0.05), and more frequently reported previous STDs in their personal history (p<0.05). Consistent use of condoms was less frequent among cases than among controls, both with steady (9.4% vs. 27.8%) and irregular partners (30.0% vs. 70.6%). The majority of teenagers (95%) thinks that sexual education at schools should be better. Discussion According to the results obtained, which are in agreement with literature data, teenagers should change their behavior, especially with respect to condom use both during vaginal and anal sex. Health education at schools could probably influence future sexual behavior, and counseling for STDs should be offered to all teenagers attending STD clinics. Conclusion The best way to avoid unwanted pregnancy and STDs is to delay the first sexual experience, reduce the number of sexual partners and increase the protection by condom use.

scholarly journals Conductas sexuales de riesgo para contraer infección por virus del papiloma humano y enfermedades de transmisión sexual en varones

Tequio ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-13
Author(s):  
Sandra Olimpia Gutiérrez- Enríquez ◽  
Yolanda Terán Figueroa
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Number Of Sexual Partners

The objective is to present risky sexual behaviors that can lead to contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In San Luis Potosí, Mexico, a universe of 77 men with active sexual life was studied; a self-administered questionnaire with four sections was applied: initiation of sexual intercourse, sexually transmitted diseases, preventive actions and number of sexual partners. To measure sexual behavior, two scales were designed, an ordinal one to observe different levels, a nominal one for the presence or absence of risky sexual behaviors. Some results obtained show that 87.1% had their first sexual intercourse at age 18 or earlier, 53.2% always used condoms, 93.5% had their first sexual intercourse with women and 6.5% with men, and 63.7% engaged in risky sexual behavior. One of the conclusions is that the majority of males in this study engaged in one or more risky sexual behaviors that can lead to contracting HPV and other sexually transmitted diseases

Determinants of condom use at sexual debut among young Vietnamese

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trang H.T. Do ◽  
Linh C. Le ◽  
John A. Burgess ◽  
Dinh S. Bui
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Partner ◽  
Sexual Debut ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Premarital Sex ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background and aims: Condom use at sexual debut is associated with subsequent condom use and with decreased risk of sexually transmitted infections. There is a dearth of data on determinants of condom use at first sexual intercourse. We aimed to determine factors associated with condom use at first sexual intercourse before marriage among Vietnamese adolescents and youths. Methods: The study involved the analysis of data from the Survey Assessment of Vietnamese Youth, 2003, the first nationally representative survey of young people in Vietnam. The survey included 7584 adolescents and youths aged 14–25 years. In this study, data of 605 adolescents and youths who had engaged in premarital sex were analyzed for factors associated with condom use using descriptive analyses, and regression techniques, allowing for sampling weights, clustering and stratification. Results: Of 605 adolescents and youths who had engaged in premarital sex, 28.6% reported condom use at first sexual intercourse. Condom use at sexual debut was less common in females than males [odds ratio (OR)=0.15; 95% confidence interval (95% CI)=0.07–0.30] and less common in those who experienced peer pressure to engage in social higher risk behaviors (OR=0.57; 95% CI=0.32–0.99). Condom use was more common if a friend/acquaintance or a stranger/sex worker was the first sexual partner (OR=2.20; 95% CI=1.16–4.17 and OR=17.90; 95% CI=6.88–46.54) respectively, each compared with fiancé/boyfriend/girlfriend as first sexual partner. Conclusions: These data suggest that approximately one in three unmarried Vietnamese youths used a condom at first sexual intercourse. Gender, peer pressure and the nature of the relationship to the first sexual partner were independently associated with condom use. These results can inform programs directed at preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among young Vietnamese.

scholarly journals General characteristics of adolescent sexual behavior: National survey

2009 ◽  
Vol 137 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 409-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miodrag Stankovic ◽  
Srbobran Miljkovic ◽  
Grozdanko Grbesa ◽  
Aleksandar Visnjic
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Experience ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Sexual Disorders ◽  
National Study ◽  
Adolescent Sexual Behavior ◽  
Number Of Sexual Partners

Introduction. Investigation of adolescent sexual behavior carried out on a large sample is primarily motivated by health and social problems which can occur when young people practice sex without protection and necessary information. There is no data that the national study on adolescent sexual behavior has been conducted in the Serbian speaking area. Objective. Monitoring and follow-up of trends in adolescent sexual behavior. Methods. The investigation sample comprised 1101 adolescents (472 male and 629 female), aged 13-25 years. As an instrument of polling, the questionnaire 'Sexual Behavior' was used specifically designed for the purpose of this investigation. Results. Eighty-four percent of males and 65% of females reported having sexual experience. The age of the first sexual experience, total number of partners, number of sexual partners in the last year and the last month were investigated, and the number of loved and sexual partner compared. In addition, the length of foreplay, frequency of sexual activity, masturbation, sexual dreams and sexual daydreams and engagement into alternative sexual activities (oral sex, anal sex, group sex, exchange of partners) were estimated, as well as the reasons for their practicing. Sexual desire and its correlation with personality dimensions, the frequency of sexual disorders (erectile and ejaculation problems, anorgasmia), abortion, rape and identification of the rapist, the use of condoms and other methods of contraception were assessed. Conclusion. It could be postulated that biological influence on sexual behavior is powerful and resistant to the influence of time and place, as well as socio-cultural religious influences. A high rate of premarital sexual activity with a number of sexual partners, a relatively low rate of condom use and the fact that 4% of the female adolescents in this sample had an induced abortion suggest that there are gaps in the education provided to adolescents about sexual and reproductive risks within the Serbian speaking territory. An alarming statistic is that 5% of the female adolescents in this sample reported that they had been raped, or forced to participate in non-consensual sex within an ongoing relationship with a regular partner. There is a need for systemic changes within the field of sexual education and protection from sexually risky behavior among young adults.

Age of first reported sexual experience among U.S. soldiers

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristóbal S. Berry-Cabán ◽  
Jamie N. Jenkins ◽  
Elizabeth Goorley ◽  
Serena Gray
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Experience ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Sexual Knowledge ◽  
Frequency Distributions ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse

Abstract Studies show that the age of first sexual intercourse is directly correlated with risky sexual behavior among civilian populations. However, few studies have looked at the age of first intercourse and its consequence among soldiers. A study was conducted to examine the age of first sexual experience and sexual practices among soldiers surveyed at a large military post. The survey consisted of 31 fixed-choice items that focused on the soldiers’ sexual knowledge, beliefs and behaviors. A total of 450 soldiers were included in the sample. Respondents were divided into three main categories by age groupings of first sexual experience as follows: under 14 years of age, between the ages of 14 to 17 years, and over 18 years. All values were analyzed using frequency distributions with calculations of means, standard deviations, and range. Results showed that soldiers who had their first sexual experience under the age of 14 were more likely to participate in risky sexual behaviors than those whose first sexual experience occurred when soldiers were over the age of 18.

scholarly journals Psychological factors associated with adolescent sexual behavior

Psico ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. e36084
Author(s):  
André Teixeira Stephanou ◽  
Ana Cristina Garcia Dias
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Sexual Debut ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Adolescent Sexual Behavior ◽  
Main Hypothesis ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Use Behavior

Sexually transmitted infections are increasing in Brazilian adolescents and youth. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and other psychosocial variables with condom use behavior and sexual debut in a sample of adolescents from Santa Maria-RS. Data was collected with 452 adolescents (57% girls), mean age of 15.9 years (SD = 1.4), using the Brazilian Youth Questionnaire – Phase II. Condom use behavior was not associated with self-esteem or self-efficacy in the logistic regression model, contrary to the main hypothesis. General self-efficacy was positively associated with sexual debut, while religiosity was negatively associated with this outcome. Family support was associated with older age at sexual debut. The findings support the importance of analyzing different sexual behaviors separately, as they may have distinct predictors. Studies should use specific measures of self-efficacy when studying sexual behavior and measure how participants value different sexual behaviors.

scholarly journals The Factors that Determine Reproductive Health Characteristics of Adolescents in Serbia

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
Gordana Djordjevic ◽  
Snezana Radovanovic ◽  
Nela Djonovic ◽  
Svetlana Radevic ◽  
Dragan Vasiljevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
National Health Survey ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Type Region ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Settlement Type ◽  
The Republic

Abstract The aim of the work is to assess vulnerability degree of reproductive health in adolescent population in Serbia by analyzing their sexual behavior. The paper is based on data from a National health survey of the population in Serbia in 2013 (without Kosovo and Metohija region), conducted by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia. For the purposes of this study, the data used are referred to households and population of age 15 and over, so that the final number for analysis is a sample of 1722 respondents aged 15-24. The study included demographic characteristics of respondents (age, gender, settlement type, region) and the characteristics of reproductive health: sexual behavior, use of contraceptive protection, knowledge and attitudes towards HIV, protection of reproductive health. χ2 test was applied for testing differences in frequency of categorical variables. All results with a probability that equals to or is less than 5% (p≤0.05) are considered statistically significant. Among the respondents, there were more than half (53.5%) of sexually active adolescents. The highest percentage of them- 16.6% responded that they had first sexual intercourse at the age of 17. 53.4% of adolescents had sexual intercourse with one partner, 26.4% of respondents had sexual intercourse with two or more partners. The most commonly used contraceptive method was interrupted intercourse (coitus interruptus) with 34.7% of respondents.

Alcohol, age at first sexual intercourse and number of sexual partners in young Mexican women

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Dalila Mendez-Ruiz ◽  
Miguel Ángel Villegas-Pantoja ◽  
Verónica Guzmán-Ramírez ◽  
Cindy Joanna Santos-Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Mexican Women ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Number Of Sexual Partners

Differences in Psychosocial Risk Variables for HIV as a Function of Sexual Experience

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Teresa Ramiro ◽  
Lidia Jiménez Sillero ◽  
María Paz Bermúdez
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Sexual Experience ◽  
Psychosocial Risk ◽  
Group Norms ◽  
Parental Communication ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Risk Sexual Behavior

AbstractThe aim of this study was to analyze the differences in psychosocial risk variables for HIV as a function of sexual experience in an adolescent population. The study sample consisted of 846 adolescents of both sexes aged between 14 and 19 years. Participants responded to several questionnaires that assessed four psychosocial variables related to risk sexual behavior for HIV infection: 1) perception of peer group norms, 2) condom use self-efficacy, 3) attitudes towards condom use and 4) parental communication about sexuality, STIs, HIV and pregnancy. Participants in both groups with sexual experience (with and without penetration) reported better communication with their mothers on sexuality and scored higher in positive attitudes towards condom use than those in the group without sexual experience. The sexual experience with penetration group perceived more negative peer group norms related to safe sexual behavior than the group without sexual experience; the group without sexual experience had a higher perception of condom use self-efficacy than the sexual experience with penetration group.

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