Premarital Research Articles

The Practice of Early Marriage of Girls and Its Effects: A Study Conducted in the Nayagarh District of Odisha

Early marriage has many problems for girls in the world in general and in developing countries in particular. It results in the health, and socio-economic aspects of girls; mistreatment, marginalization and denying basic human rights of girls. Early marriage also limits many girls’ mobility, self-esteem, ability to seek profitable employment, and household decision-making power, and increases their vulnerability to violence. Each of these factors has a potent effect on a girls’ ability to access healthcare, compromising not only her health but that of her children, and not being competent in economic and social affairs. This paper aims to examine and investigate the prevalence of early marriage in the study area (Nayagarh District, Odisha); identify the causal factors of early marriage in the study area, and examine its associated problems that its impact on the health and socio-economic condition of girls. In Nayagarh district, children marry early due to different reasons. Among the identified factors some are as a matter of their tribal tradition, fear of premarital sex and pregnancy, parents’ interest in following the consent of relatives, afraid of losing a financially sound bridegroom etc. The low economic status of parents and lack of knowledge are the main causal factors of early marriage in the area. The main consequences of early marriage identified in the study area are girls’ college dropout, marriage instability, early pregnancy, maternal mortality, and increased number of children.

SOCIALIZATION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN ADOLESCENTS SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, INDONESIAN QUR'AN SCHOOL BANDAR LAMPUNG

Background: Adolescence is a transition period from childhood to adulthood which is marked by the speed of growth and development both physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. The process of adolescent growth and development must receive special attention so that it can be controlled during this phase. Problems that occur in teenagers such as early marriage, premarital sex, pregnancy outside of marriage, abortion, HIV, and AIDS are caused by a lack of information about reproductive health. The aim of the research: is to determine the description of adolescent knowledge about reproductive health at the Indonesian Qur'an School in Bandar Lampung. Research methodology: descriptive research with a research design using a cross-sectional approach. The instrument used is a questionnaire with an ordinal scale. The total sample was 21 teenagers taken using saturated sampling. Research results: show that adolescent knowledge about reproductive health is in the good category at 81% (17 people), and poor knowledge is 19% (4 people). Most teenagers' knowledge about reproductive health is sufficient. Conclusions and Recommendations: It is hoped that the results of this research will be a consideration for carrying out reproductive health education for school-age adolescents to be aware of the high incidence of sexuality and anxiety in parents. Apart from that, the results of this research can also be a basis for future researchers to develop management interventions to overcome adolescents' lack of knowledge in reproductive health.

Nurse-Led Brief Intervention for Enhancing Safe Sex Practice Among Emerging Adults in Hong Kong Using Instant Messaging: Feasibility Study.

The incidence of sexually transmitted infections has been increasing throughout the world. Additionally, substantial changes in emerging adults' attitudes toward sex and the popularization of premarital sex could further affect the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. With the high acceptability and effectiveness of instant messaging (IM) interventions for health promotion, there is potential for such interventions to improve condom use knowledge and promote safer sex practice. The study evaluates the feasibility of a nurse-led IM intervention to promote safer sex practices in emerging adults. A 30-minute adaptive IM intervention and a 5-day booster dose of daily messages after 2 weeks through WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc) were conducted with emerging adults in local universities in Hong Kong aged between 18 and 29 years with previous sexual experience. A questionnaire was distributed 1 week after the intervention that measured the consistency in condom use, the change in condom use knowledge and attitudes, and the acceptability of the intervention. The feasibility of the intervention was assessed by Bowen's feasibility framework. A total of 20 participants completed the intervention and questionnaire. Results showed (1) high satisfaction level (mean satisfaction score: 9.10/10), (2) high demand of the intervention (retention rate: 95%), (3) smooth implementation of the intervention, (4) high practicality (13/20, 65% of the participants viewed IM to be an effective means of intervention), (5) potential integration of the intervention, and (6) significant mean increase in condom use knowledge and attitudes (mean increase 9.05; t19=3.727; 95% CI 3.97-14.13; P=.001). The IM intervention was feasible, acceptable, and had potential impacts on improving safer sex practices. These findings will support the future development of IM interventions in the arena of sexual health promotion.

The Moderating Effect of Gender on Premarital Sexual Practices Among the Late Adolescents in Pahang, Malaysia: An Empirical Study

Introduction: Premarital sexual is a sexual and reproductive health concern among adolescents in Malaysia. Guided by the constructs of the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), this study aimed to determine the moderating role of gender on premarital sexual practices among the late adolescents in Kuantan, Pahang. Methods: Probability sampling was utilized to sample the late adolescents from tertiary educational centres. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to verify the factor structure of the observed variables, with the interrelationship between variables were studied using structural equation modelling (SEM). Moderation analysis was completed via multigroup analysis (MGA). Results: A response rate of 72.2% was obtained, with 390 adolescents aged 18 to 19 years old participated in the study. The total mean for premarital sexual practices was 1.14 ± 0.47, with highest mean observed for masturbation (1.33 ± 0.83). Attitude (β = -0.111, p = 0.021), religiosity (β = -0.014, p = 0.032) and high-risk activities (β = 0.999, p < 0.001) illustrated significant relationships with premarital sexual practices. A moderated regression analysis showed significant interactive effects between gender and premarital sexual practices, with negative association between attitude and religiosity with premarital sexual practices were found among male respondents. Conclusion: This empirical study demonstrated significant moderation effect of gender between attitude and religiosity with premarital sexual practices among targeted late adolescents’ population in Pahang, Malaysia. Any efforts to tackle issue related to premarital sexual practices among similar population should be directed towards male adolescents with lower religiosity score.

The relationship between attitudes and porn viewing activities with pre-marital sexual behavior in adolescents

Introduction: The widespread availability of the internet, coupled with adolescents' natural curiosity about sexuality, has created avenues for accessing pornographic websites. However, this curiosity, when not tempered with self-restraint, can lead adolescents into the habit of watching pornographic films. One significant consequence of engaging in this behavior is its potential to influence pre-marital sexual activity among adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between attitudes toward and the frequency of watching pornographic movies and pre-marital sexual behavior among adolescents in Sidoarjo.Methods: The study employed a descriptive analytics approach with a cross-sectional design. A sample of 138 adolescents was selected using probability sampling, specifically the cluster simple random sampling method. Two research instruments were utilized: the Cyber Pornography Use Inventory (CPUI) for gathering data on porn-watching activity and the Adolescent Sexual Activity Index (ASAI) for collecting information on sexual behavior. The data were then analyzed using the Spearman rank correlation method.Results: The findings indicated that the majority of students in Sidoarjo exhibited a non-supportive attitude category (48.6%, n= 67), with low engagement in watching porn movies (44.2%, n= 61), and most teenagers demonstrated low/less risky sexual behavior (63%, n= 87). Moreover, the results revealed significant relationships between attitudes and sexual behavior (P-value <0.001) as well as between watching porn and sexual behavior (P-value <0.001).Conclusions: This research suggests the importance of parental and teacher involvement in guiding and supervising adolescents to prevent engagement in risky behaviors such as watching pornography and engaging in pre-marital sexual activity. By actively monitoring their children and providing guidance, parents and teachers can play a crucial role in minimizing such behaviors and promoting adolescent reproductive health through counseling and education. Keywords: adolescent; attitude; porn-watching activity; pre-marital sex

Social Reality of Health on Premarital Sexual Behavior among Adolescents in Makassar

During adolescence, significant physical and sexual changes occur so that sexual attraction to the opposite sex is quite large and sexual drive also develops. The results of the Indonesian Population and Family Planning Program survey in 2013 showed that more than 60% of teenagers in Indonesia had had premarital sex. Around 53% of women aged 10-19 years had sexual relations during adolescence, while the number of men who had sexual relations was more than double that of women. The aim of this research is to determine the correlation between teenagers' knowledge of unmarried sexual behavior in Makassar State High Schools. The research methodology used in this research is an observational analytical design with a cross sectional research design with a sample size of around 79 respondents. The sampling technique used in this research is simple random sampling. The data collection instrument used in this research was a questionnaire. The conclusion is that data analysis uses the Chi Square test. The statistical test results obtained a significance value of 0.004 (p <0.05), so it can be concluded that Ho is rejected (there is a significant relationship between teenagers' knowledge of unmarried sexual behavior in Makassar State High School.

A Theoretical Review: Globalization and Preventing Premarital Sex

Background: Globalization is a double-edged sword since it improves human efficiency and effectiveness along with the development of technology. However, the negative impacts of globalization hit developing countries hard, such as the fading of traditional culture and people's tendency to be dependent on developed countries, or people imitate the negative behavior of those living in developed countries. Aims: This paper conceptualizes premarital sex behavior, which is a problem in the social environment that occurs in Indonesian society and generally in Islamic countries. The author will reveal sexual problems experienced by adolescents in terms of social phenomena in modern times. In addition, the impact of adolescent sexual behavior before marriage will also be discussed in this article, both in social, cultural, and religious settings. The author also offers alternative solutions to prevent premarital sex behavior in adolescents by looking at the role of the family, social environment, and educational institutions. Method: We use the Theory of Planned Behavior and Social Learning Theory approaches to explore the direction of adolescent behavior in making decisions. Results: As a result, our model can contribute to future research to research adolescent premarital sex behavior, especially in countries affected by globalization. In addition, we also offer a research model by formulating several propositions that will be a guide for further research. Conclusion: Globalization is very influential and we feel it in everyday life. Conditions such as promiscuity, negative internet, premarital sex, etc. can be found in social life. This condition cannot be avoided, which is something that should happen and needs to be addressed wisely by the whole community, especially parents who have teenage children. Several alternatives are offered to overcome this problem, among others, through educational institutions, the role of the family, and the social environment. These three factors are an alternative to preventing adolescent associations that lead to premarital sex.

Gender Norms and Structural Barriers to Use of HIV Prevention in Unmarried and Married Young Women in Manicaland, Zimbabwe: An HIV Prevention Cascade Analysis

Background Gender norms against adolescent girls and young women (AGYW)’s having pre-marital sex and using condoms in marriage are included as barriers to motivation to use condoms in HIV prevention cascades. Representative survey data on gender norms are needed to test this assumption. Methods General-population survey participants in Manicaland, Zimbabwe (ages≥15, N=9803) were asked if they agreed/disagreed with statements on gender norms. AGYW at risk of HIV infection were asked whether community views discouraged condom use. Multivariable logistic regression was used to measure variations in community members’ views and associations between AGYW’s perceiving negative gender norms and condom HIV prevention cascades. Results 57% of men and 70% of women disagreed that ‘If I have a teenage daughter and she has sex before marriage, I would be ok with this’; and 41% of men and 57% of women disagreed that ‘If I have a teenage daughter, I would tell her about condoms’. 32% and 69% of sexually-active HIV-negative unmarried AGYW, respectively, said negative community views were important in decisions to use condoms and their friends were not using condoms. In each case, those who agreed had lower motivation to use condoms. Fewer of those with friends not using condoms reported using condoms themselves (39% vs. 68%; p<0.001). 21% of men and 32.5% of women found condom use in marriage acceptable. 74% and 93% of married AGYW at risk, respectively, said negative community views influenced their decisions to use condoms and their friends did not use condoms. Fewer married AGYW reporting friends not using condoms were motivated to use condoms but there was no difference in reported condom use (4.1% vs. 6.9%; p=0.48). Conclusions Negative gender norms can form a barrier to motivation to use condoms in unmarried and married AGYW at risk of HIV infection, and, for unmarried AGYW, to condom use.

Analysis of Factors Influencing Premarital Sexual Behavior in Adolescents Reviewed from Transcultural

Sex pre-marriage among teenagers is Already at alarming levels in cities in Indonesia. Contributing factors _ behavior sex pre-wedding which is factor knowledge, support of social and family, religiosity, technology, and values culture. Sex pre-wedding happens in various ways ethnicity, religion, and culture. Toba Batak is a philosophical tribe _ obedient to norms laws and custom customs. Or customs that are based/supported by the customs and teachings of the Christian religion in his teachings forbid adulterous activities. Objective of study This For know related factors _ with behavior sex pre-marriage among teenagers at SMA N Toba Regency. Method: The method study uses cross cross-sectional method and sample in the study which is 152 teenagers. Data collection using a questionnaire and data tested with Chi-Square (α<0.05). Research results show that No there is the relationship between value culture and style of life (p=.528), support family and social (p=.976), religiosityand philosophy (.358) technology (p=.002), knowledge (.464), and attitude (.629).

Utilization of Adolescent Information and Counseling Centers (PIK-R) on Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors About Premarital Sex in Nursing Study Program Students Mulawarman University Faculty of Medicine Samarinda City

Background: Youth PIK is a place for reproductive health services for adolescents developed by the government in the GenRe program, which is managed by and for adolescents. This PIK youth service provides benefits by providing information and counseling services on maturing marriage age, eight family functions, TRIAD KRR (sexuality, HIV and AIDS, and NAFZA), life skills (life skills), gender and advocacy skills, and IEC. Utilization of the Adolescent Counseling Information Center is greatly influenced by the level of knowledge, reflection of adolescent attitudes, motivation from the surrounding environment, peer support, and teacher support so that the incidence of premarital sex behavior, which is bad for adolescents, can be reduced.Objective: to identify the relationship between the utilization of information and youth health centers (PIK-R) towards adolescents in terms of knowledge level, attitudes, and premarital sexual behavior. This research is also expected to bring benefits to PIK-KRR organizational managers in the campus environment by directing activities that can become part of PIK-KRR activities to improve their functions.Methods: This research is a descriptive correlation study using a cross-sectional research design and a quantitative approach with a sample of 175 respondents. The data analysis used was the Chi-Square statistical test and the Spearman test to see the strength of the relationship.Results: In the Chi-Square analysis, the results show that there is a relationship between the PIK-R utilization variables and the level of knowledge (ρ- value 0.031 < 0.05) with the category of weak relationship strength (correlation coefficient = 0.163 in the range between 0.10-0, 29) and the relationship is unidirectional. The results of the analysis of the relationship between the utilization of PIK-R variables and attitude show that there is a relationship (ρ -value 0.034 < 0.05) with the category of strength of the weak relationship (correlation coefficient = 0.160 is in the range 0.10-0.29) and the relationship is unidirectional. The results of the analysis of PIK-R utilization and premarital sex behavior showed that there was a relationship (ρ -value 0.025 < 0.05), but the relationship was not in the same direction because the correlation was negative (-0.169).Conclusion: There is a relationship between the variable utilization of information centers and youth counseling (PIK-R) and the variables of knowledge, attitude, and behavior of premarital sex in adolescents.

Knowledge and Perceptions of Muslim Adolescents Regarding Pre-Marital Sexual Relations: A Qualitative Study

Changes in sexual behavior among teenagers in Indonesia are very worrying. Premarital sexual behavior can have various negative impacts on teenagers. This research aims to determine the knowledge and perceptions of teenagers regarding premarital sexual relations in Gowa Regency. The data collection method used was in-depth interviews. The sample was selected using snowball sampling as many as 7 informants. Data was analyzed qualitatively. The research results showed that the informant's knowledge about reproductive health did not have a positive impact on the informant's sexual behavior, where the informant did not limit risky sexual behavior even though the informant knew the consequences of risky sexual behavior. The informant's perception regarding sexual relations behavior (intercourse) is to seek satisfaction, have fun, the partner must belong completely and also as an expression of affection and love. This study recommends the importance of parental supervision of teenagers' attitudes and behavior through intensive and quality communication without limiting children's rights to mix with their environment. Apart from that, it is necessary to increase the role of parents and religious preachers in providing the best solutions to the problems faced by teenagers using a persuasive approach.

Peningkatan Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja melalui Pos Kesehatan Remaja di SMPN 1 Rancaekek dan SMA 5 Muhammadiyah Wilayah Puskesmas Rancaekek

Adolescence is a period of rapid growth and development, both physically, psychologically and intellectually. Adolescent reproductive health problems include premarital sex, early marriage, early pregnancy, drugs, and HIV/AIDS. WHO (2015) states that around 21 million teenage girls become pregnant every year and almost half (49%) experience unwanted pregnancies. Another problem that affects adolescent health is anemia. According to WHO, the prevalence of anemia in Indonesian women is 23.9%, which has an impact on stunted physical growth, behavioral and emotional disorders, decreased productivity, impaired mental and intellectual development, as well as decreased body immunity and morbidity. Along with physical and psychological changes, teenagers must adapt to the changes that occur to them. During the menstrual period, the problem of dysmenorrhea appears, which has an impact on the daily activities carried out by teenagers at school. The Community Service that will be carried out is the Formation and Training of Adolescent Health Post Management (PoKeRja) and Providing Health Education to all students. The results of implementing this activity showed that before providing education, more than half had sufficient knowledge (53.8%) and after providing education, they had good knowledge (59.6%) regarding health in adolescents. The Adolescent Health Post has been established with support from partner schools SMA 5 Muhammadyah and SMPN 1 Rancaekek as well as students who are administrators of the adolescent health post at their school.

Faktor yang Memengaruhi Perilaku Seks Pranikah pada Remajaa: Systematic Review

Adolescence is a period of searching for identity and any information, including pornography. Data states that premarital sexual behavior starts from adolescence in middle and high school. This happens, among other things, due to peers and parenting patterns. Parenting patterns and lack of discipline are associated with increased risky sexual behavior. analyzing parental parenting patterns and premarital sexual behavior in adolescents. The research design used was a Systematic Review. Journal search via Google Scholar, Researchgate, ScienceDirect databases. The inclusion criteria were determined, namely a maximum publication time span of 5 years (2017-2023), non-experimental correlation descriptive study with cross sectional, the languages used are Indonesian and English, original type of research article, full text. The results of a review of 10 articles that have been reviewed state that parenting patterns, peers & acceptance of information influence premarital sexual behavior of teenagers. Based on the results of a review of 10 journals, it is stated that teenagers with democratic parenting patterns have good sexual behavior or are not at risk and there are 7 journals stating that there are There is a significant relationship between parental parenting patterns and premarital sexual behavior among teenagers and there are 3 journals which state that premarital sexual behavior among teenagers is influenced by peers and receipt of information.

How's Knowledge, Attitudes, Family Roles, and Source of Information as Risky on Premarital Sex Behavior?

Risky sexual behavior in adolescents has been identified as being unsafe without legal marriage ties and may lead to various health problems. This integrative review aimed to identify and discuss the determinants of factors related to premarital sex behavior in adolescents. The evaluation was carried out in 14 studies that met the inclusion criteria. The factors evaluated consist of knowledge, attitudes, family roles, and individual information sources. This systematic review study used the PRISMA protocol with several databases, including CINAHL, DOAJ, Scopus, Garuda, Google Scholar, and PUBMED in the 2015-2020 year of publication. It found that there was a significant relationship among those four factors, which is knowledge, attitudes, family roles, and sources of information on premarital sex behavior in adolescents. The conclusion of this study it is strongly recommends that promoting healthy premarital sex behavior can be reached by utilizing education promotion strategies for adults, the quality of family parenting, and a smart use of technology.

Description of Premarital Sex Knowledge and Behavior in Adolescents in Mosso Village

Description of Premarital Sex Knowledge and Behavior in Adolescents in Mosso Village

Attitudes toward premarital and casual sex in Canada: A secondary analysis of the seventh wave of the World Values Survey

Numerous studies have examined associations between sociodemographic characteristics and attitudes toward premarital sex and, more recently, toward casual sex. However, no recent study has examined these associations in Canada’s general population. The present exploratory study consists of a secondary analysis of the World Values Survey’s seventh wave of data collected in 2020 from a sample of 4,018 Canadian adults. Results indicate moderately positive attitudes toward premarital sex and lower levels of approval for casual sex, on average. Religion-related variables yielded moderate to strong effect sizes, with identifying as religious, higher frequencies of religious service attendance, and greater attributed importance to religion being associated with lower levels of approval for premarital and casual sex. Small to moderate effects were found for politics-related, family-related, and ethnocultural variables. On average, participants who considered premarital and casual sex as justifiable tended to be more left-leaning, have fewer children, live together as married, have been born in Canada, identify as White, report French as the language they normally speak at home, and live in Quebec. While age and generation were weakly associated with premarital sex attitudes, they were more strongly associated with casual sex attitudes, with younger participants being somewhat more accepting of casual sex than older participants. Small gender differences were found for casual but not premarital sex attitudes. Attitudinal differences based on socioeconomic variables were overall statistically insignificant or negligible. The findings are consistent with and expand on the existing literature. They also shed light on Canada’s ethnocultural and provincial particularities.

Factors Affecting Student Drop Out Behavior: A Systematic Review

Factors affecting student dropout behavior have been investigated overtime. A lot of factors came out to be affecting this prevalent concern in schools. However, in this study, a systematic review of peer-reviewed, empirical literature and studies published between 2015- 2023 was conducted to identify the common factors affecting student dropout behavior and interventions implemented to minimize dropout rates. This review specifically tackles two key issues: First, what are the common factors affecting student dropout behavior? Second, what are the common initiatives and or interventions in reducing student dropouts? A total of 12 studies were included in the review which passed the PRISMA diagram guidelines, Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist, and were organized using a literature matrix. Results showed that family, school, school/teacher, lack of guidance and counseling, social, individual, and socioeconomic factors were the common factors influencing student dropout behavior. Additionally, it showed that remedial programs addressing lack of interest, support and resources, improving the school's guidance program, offering mechanisms for support to counteract the impact of poverty, transportation and counseling services, increased funding for disadvantaged students, raising awareness of the consequences of pre-marital sex, enforcing school dropout policies, integrating sex education, and guaranteeing adequate resource availability were common interventions implemented to address these prevalent factors. The findings emphasized the importance of tailored and contextualized interventions in addressing the specific factors. Further research is needed to identify interventions that tailor-fit each factor to structure a more efficient and effective program to address issues related to student dropouts.

Hubungan Paparan Media Sosial Terhadap Hubungan Seksual Pra Nikah Pada Remaja Di Kota Bontang

Backround : The sexual behavior of the teenager in many big cities in Indonesia is quite worrying. The development of information media is feared will increase sexual behavior distorted among adolescents, in other hand the role of family and the environment to education about religion adherence is expected as a bulwark against the emergence of teenage sexual behavior deviation. Premarital sex is at risk of various disorders in the reproductive system and maternal health conditions that are prone to causing complications such as teenage pregnancy and stunting Objective : To analyze the relationship exposure of social media with sexual relations among adolescents in Bontang city. Method : 105 respondents were taken randomly from 1045 students of junior high school and senior high school in Bontang. Among them 13 were excluded. Hypothesis test is done by using SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) grouping with Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach by evaluating outer model (outer model evaluation). Result : The parameter coefficient of the relationship between information media variables with sex correlation 0.263 with the value of T-statistic 0.154> 1.64 at the level of significance ? = 0.1 (10%) which denote there is a significant influence between the conditions of exposure to information media with sexual relationship. Positive value means that the greater intensity of exposure to the social media information then the measure of sex relationship increases. Conclusion : There is a significant influence between exposure to media information on pre-marital sexual in Bontang adolecent .

Internet Media Exposure to Premarital Sexual Behavior in Students at SMAN 1 Dringu, Probolinggo Regency 2023

Background: Premarital sexual behavior carries the risk of experiencing unwanted pregnancy and acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Various factors, including internal factors such as individual characteristics and low knowledge of reproductive health and external factors such as exposure to internet media, influence premarital sexual behavior. Aims: The research aims to determine the relationship between internet media exposure and premarital sexual behavior among students at SMAN 1 Dringu, Probolinggo Regency, in 2023. Method: The research uses primary data, with 93 respondents as sample size. The sampling technique uses a proportional stratified random sampling technique. Results: The research results showed that 67.7% of respondents had engaged in premarital sexual behavior. Conclusion: Regarding the gender factor, knowledge of adolescent reproductive health, duration of internet use, access to entertainment content, and access to pornographic content have significant relationships with premarital sexual behavior. The type of access device, frequency of internet use, educational content, communication content, and buying and selling content in internet media use have no relationship with premarital sexual behavior.

Cultural Impact on Adolescent Behavior Advancing Health, Gender: A Scoping Review

Background: Sexual and reproductive health is critical to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Various factors contribute to premarital sexual behaviour among adolescents, with culture being a pervasive influence in many countries. Adolescents in mountain communities are particularly vulnerable to engaging in premarital sexual behaviour. Aims: This review aims to explore research findings related to the cultural factors influencing premarital sexual behaviour among adolescents in general and specifically in mountain communities, contributing to the achievement of the SDGs. Method: This study employs a scoping review methodology. Search terms used in the articles include MeSH terms ["Adolescent" or "Teen"], ["Cultural impact" or "Cultural Role"], ["Premarital sex" or "Premarital sexual intercourses"], and ["Highland Communities" or "Mountain Communities"]. Databases utilised for article search include Science Direct, Proquest, and PubMed. Five journals published between 2019 and 2023 that meet the inclusion criteria were selected. Results: This review synthesises findings from 5 articles, narrowed down from an initial pool of 10,923 articles. All selected papers employ quantitative methods and originate from Ethiopia (3 articles), Nepal, and Tanzania. Conclusion: The review highlights the social, economic, and environmental influences on mountain communities, emphasising the cultural roles of alcohol consumption, social norms (customs), and family culture in shaping premarital sexual behaviour among adolescents. Education on the consequences of adolescent sexual behaviour is crucial, especially in cultures that tolerate such behaviours.