Sexual Behaviour Of Young People Research Articles

Mental health, self-rated health, risky sexual behaviour, alcohol use, and drug use among students who intend to spend a semester abroad - a cross-sectional study.

Our aim was to investigate potential differences in mental health, self-rated health, risky sexual behaviour, alcohol use, and drug use between (1) Prospective exchange students and campus students separated by sex, and (2) male and female students as a group. Comparative cross-sectional design using an online survey containing the following instruments: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Sexual Behaviour in Young People in Sweden; Self-Rated Health Questionnaire; and General Health Questionnaire 12. One-hundred and fourteen prospective exchange students and 451 campus students participated in the study. Male prospective exchange students rated their mental health as being better and had used cannabis more often compared with female prospective exchange students. Male prospective exchange students also rated their mental health as being better than male campus students. Female students, in general, rated their mental health as worse than male students. A larger proportion of male prospective exchange students had sex together with alcohol compared with male campus students, and a larger proportion of female prospective exchange students had sex with a new partner and drank more alcohol compared to female campus students. The result shows that risky alcohol use and sexually risky behaviour is prominent amongst prospective exchange students. It is possible that they will continue, and even increase their risky behaviour whilst abroad as they find themselves in a new social context, and free from influence of the rules and restrictions that they might have at home. With limited knowledge of the local culture, native language, and in an unfamiliar environment, it is possible that the risks will be enhanced and possibly decrease their health. This highlights the need for proactive interventions, conceivably with some variations in content between sexes.

Підліткова сексуальність та проблеми сексуальної освіти в Україні

The article dwells on analysing the main trends characterizing the sexual life of modern teenagers using the example of Ukrainian high school students. The authors present an overview of scientific approaches to the study of sexual life, in particular, sociological studies of the sexual behaviour of young people in the West and modern Ukraine. The paper draws attention to some of the consequences of the “sexual revolution” regarding the impact on sexual health (HIV/AIDS; sexually transmitted diseases; teenage abortions, sexual violence, etc.). The analysis of features inherent in the modern sexual behaviour of adolescents (frequency of sexual contacts; the number of sexual partners; age and gender characteristics of sexual behaviour of respondents) is based on the results of three representative sociological studies among schoolchildren in Kharkiv and Kharkiv region (1999 and 2013) and four regions of Ukraine (2021). Sociologists of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University and the Sociological Association of Ukraine carried out these studies. Such characteristics of social behaviour as “age of sexual debut” and the dynamics of changes of this indicator were analyzed based on the data of Ukrainian and Western sociologists. Some negative consequences of early sexual life are described (sexual development disorders, mental disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted teenage pregnancies, teenage prostitution, etc.). Attention is paid to issues of systematic sexual education and sexual enlightenment of adolescents to preserve reproductive and sexual health. The authors analyze the role of parents, the educational process in school, and sexual education programs in the formation of safe sexual behaviour skills and a responsible attitude of adolescents to their health and the health of loved ones.

The sexual behavior of young people living with a disability: Findings from the KAP study in Northern Uganda.

Young people living with disability form one of the most vulnerable population groups globally. There is limited information on the use of SRH services among young people living with a disability. This analysis is based on household survey data among young people. Drawing on a sample of 861 young people living with a disability (15 -24 years), we investigate the sexual behaviour, and identify the risk factors associated with sexual behavior of young people living with a disability. Multilevel logistic regression was used. Results indicate that risky sexual behaviour was associated with alcohol consumption (aOR = 1.68; 95%CI: 0.97, 3.01), having limited knowledge of HIV and STI prevention methods (aOR = 6.03; 95%CI: 0.99, 30.00), and low life skills (aOR = 4.23; 95%CI: 1.59, 12.87). The odds of not using a condom at last sex were significantly higher among in-school young people than out of school young people (aOR = 0.34; 95%CI: 0.12, 0.99). Targeted interventions aimed at reaching out to young people living with a disability should consider their sexual and reproductive health needs, barriers, and facilitators. Interventions can also promote self-efficacy and agency of young people living with a disability in making informed sexual and reproductive health choices.

Swedish exchange students' alcohol use, drug use, risky sexual behaviour, mental health, and self-rated health: A follow-up study.

Aims: To follow up on exchange students' alcohol use, drug use, mental health, self-rated health, and risky sexual behaviour after a semester abroad and to compare them with students who remained on campus. Methods: The study design was a follow-up study based on a previous baseline survey of 114 prospective exchange students and 451 campus students. Of the original 565 students, 48 (42.1%) prospective exchange students and 209 (43.3%) campus students responded to the follow-up. Both the baseline survey and the follow-up survey included the General Health Questionnaire 12, one single item from Self-Rated Health, and nine items from Knowledge, Attitudes and Sexual Behaviour in Young People in Sweden. Results: We found a statistically significant increase in the weekly consumption of alcohol among exchange students after their semester abroad. A larger proportion of exchange students had sex with a new partner and sex with more than three partners during their semester abroad compared to follow-up campus students. Conclusions: Our findings indicate that exchange students consume alcohol more frequently during their semester abroad and indulge in sexually risky behaviour. Exchange students' use of alcohol and sexually risky behaviour could be associated with even greater risks due to them being in an unknown environment, unfamiliar culture, and with limited support from family and friends. This highlights the need for further research on exchange students' experiences, especially concerning alcohol use and sex while abroad.

“I don’t really see any kind of change” – multi-perspective analysis of a circle of support and accountability for young people who have previously demonstrated harmful sexual behaviour

ABSTRACT It is estimated that young people commit between 20% and 60% of sexual offences against children. While social isolation is a recognised risk factor for harmful sexual behaviour in young people, strong childhood attachments, developing social skills and belonging to peer groups are key protective factors. Community Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) is a community-based intervention that was originally developed for adults with sexual convictions and has now been adopted with young people who display harmful sexual behaviour. CoSA directly addresses issues of social isolation by providing individuals (known as Core Members) with a circle of social support made up of volunteers, professionals and a coordinator. There is now an established evidence base for CoSA with adults; the current study aims to explore the experience of a young person’s CoSA. Interviews were conducted with a Core Member, their guardian (grandmother), CoSA volunteer and the CoSA Coordinator. Multi-perspective interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to analyse the data, and three superordinate themes were established: (i) Contested self-change, (ii) Negotiating relational boundaries and (iii) Toward “normalcy”. PRACTICE IMPACT STATEMENT This research highlights the difficulties and complexities in working with this client group and sustaining the intervention’s positives. It highlights that sustaining treatment gains without increasing the social capital and context in the individual’s wider world can be challenging and can limit full participation within the intervention. The research demonstrates the importance of helping the Core Member experience safe, boundaried and meaningful relationships.

Comparative analysis of sexual behavior and assessment of awareness of STIs and HIV infection among young people of two generations

Background. Over the past 20 years, various preventive measures have been taken to educate the young generation, which is the most vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV infection. A comparative analysis of the results of a survey of young people (belonging to two different generations: millennials and zoomers) on sexual behavior and awareness of STIs and HIV infection allows us to assess the existing characteristics of the sexual behavior of young people and contribute to the further improvement of preventive measures among young people regarding STI/HIV infection.
 Aims. Comparative analysis of sexual behavior and assessment of the level of knowledge about STIs and HIV infection among young people (generations Y and Z).
 Materials and methods. For a comparative assessment of the level of awareness on the issues of prevention and risky sexual behavior in relation to STIs and HIV infection, data from earlier sociological surveys of young people in 20012002 and in 20172020 in the city of Novosibirsk were used. Among the respondents, a questionnaire was used, consisting of 23 questions, developed by the staff of the Department of Dermatovenereology of the First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after Academician I. P. Pavlov and the Center for the Sociology of Deviance and Social Control of the Institute of Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, adapted by the authors. The questionnaire consisted of two parts, the first part contained questions characterizing students' knowledge about the ways of transmission of STI/HIV infection and methods of prevention. The second part of the questionnaire is devoted to the issues of risky sexual behavior of students. Statistical analysis was carried out using Microsoft Excel and SPSS programs. The 2 test and the independent Student's t-test were evaluated. Statistical significance was set as p 0.05.
 Results. A total of 772 young men took part in the study, of which 321 students were interviewed in 20012002 (Generation Y), and 451 students in 20172020 (Generation Z). The results show that generations of young people (milleneals and zoomers) differ from each other in terms of the source of information about STIs, sexual intercourse with strangers, condom use, and the frequency of same-sex sexual intercourse.
 Conclusions. There is a positive trend in the sexual behavior of the younger generation. More structured promotion of STI/HIV prevention is needed, which will take into account current trends and features of obtaining information from young people.

Sexuality and Religious Ethics: Analysis in a Multicultural University Context.

Sexuality is still perceived by some cultures as a taboo subject. Although there is now a more open attitude towards sexuality, the maintenance of virginity is one of the most concerning issues in some religions. The aim of this research is to investigate the sexual behavior of university students and analyze how culture and religion influence the beliefs and maintenance of virginity in women and men. A mixed methodology was used, involving 355 students in the quantitative design and 18 informants for the qualitative study who took part in two focus groups. The results indicate that religion and the degree of religious practice are predictor variables for the decision to have penetrative sex, with Muslim women and men giving more importance to the maintenance of a woman's virginity. However, this hymen-centric view does not prevent other sexual practices, such as oral and/or anal sex, among young people who wish to maintain their virginity until marriage. Religious ethics continue to influence the sexual behavior of young people today. Therefore, nursing education must address these issues to improve the affective sexual health of the population.

Influence of leisure on sexual behaviour of young people with hearing and vision loss in Ghana

ABSTRACT Despite the potential of leisure to shape the sexual behaviour of young people with disability, there is limited knowledge on the subject. This paper explores the influence of leisure on the sexual behaviour of young people with hearing and vision loss, using data from 2127 young people aged 10–24 years from all the 16 special schools for the deaf and the blind in Ghana. The findings revealed that young people with hearing and vision loss who engaged in leisure have a higher likelihood of engaging in kissing and casual sex with the odds being higher for those with vision loss. Young people with hearing loss who engaged in leisure were, however, more inclined towards sex with a regular partner. The findings illuminate the influence of informal spaces on the sexual behaviour of young people with disability, hence the need to consider such spaces in the provision of reproductive health education.

Sexual Behavior Patterns of Black Young Adults in Georgia: Results from a Latent Class Analysis.

The state of Georgia ranks first in the rate of new diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, yet studies focused on understanding the drivers of this epidemic in the most at-risk groups outside the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) remain sparse. Among the many consequences of this is the inability to effectively design tailored intervention programs that appropriately address the reduction of HIV/AIDS and other STDS in the state. Reducing disparities in HIV/AIDS remains an important goal in the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. Given the disproportionate burden of the HIV/AIDS epidemic among Blacks in the state of Georgia, there is a significant need to focus research attention on the sexual behavior of young people that predisposes them to increased risk of HIV/AIDS infection. The current study used latent class analysis (LCA) to examine the sexual behavior patterns of Black young adults living in Georgia. LCA results revealed a two-class fit with distinct sexual behavior patterns. Gender and educational attainment emerged as significant predictors of class membership. Our findings contribute to the vast literature showing that sexual behavior patterns of Black young adults are not homogenous, and underscore the significance of socio-demographic and contextual factors in shaping sexual risk behavior.

"It Was a Mistake, but We Knew That Something Might Happen": Narratives of Teenage Girls' Experiences With Unintended Teenage Pregnancy.

It has been over a quarter of a century since the sexual reproductive health of young people came under the spotlight. The upsurge in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections spurred on an era of intense development of services and strategies to ensure people's reproductive health rights were attainable, including the right to choose when to fall pregnant and have a baby. The statistics on teenage pregnancy are more than just numbers, but a represent stark reality for some girls in South African schools. Given that pregnancy in the teenage years is largely unintentional, prevention strategies need to extend beyond addressing risky sexual behavior; gaining deeper insights into teenagers' experiences and the events leading up to pregnancy would serve to better inform pregnancy prevention programs. This study explored the experiences of teenage mothers and pregnant teenagers, with the objective of acquiring a broader understanding of alternative approaches to preventing unintended pregnancy. A qualitative study was conducted in Ekurhuleni's township in the east of Johannesburg, South Africa. Fifteen narrative interviews with girls aged 13–19 years were conducted between July 2015 and July 2016, and were analyzed chronologically through narrative analysis. The findings revealed that participants who had engaged in socio-sexual and romantic relationships had no intention of falling pregnant and were familiar with existing strategies to prevent pregnancy. Social-sexual relationships were presented as an important aspect of their lives and demonstrated their ability to create spaces and opportunities to spend time with their social sexual partners and engage in sexual activity. Focusing on how teenage girls evaluate their sexual activity against the consequences of their actions is critical. However, sexual and reproductive health programs should refrain from representing young people's sexual behavior as a pathological condition, framing it instead as an integral component of creative sexual development. Programs should include relevant practical advice in relation to sexual engagement and be considered an extension of the State's existing Road to Health program.

Features of sexual behaviour of young people that determine the increase in the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (sti) in the Republic of Tajikistan

Aim. To identify the features of the sexual behavior of young people that cause the spread of sexually transmitted infections.Material and methods. A questionnaire was developed and a survey was conducted among 500 men and women that belong to various social groups of the population. The age of participants was 18 - 30 years and they were coming from 4 districts of republican subordination. The survey was based on a typical sample of the mentioned age group. Collected data were statistically processed using MS OFFICE 2007 packages.Results and discussion. It was found that the awareness of respondents about sexually transmitted infections and measures for their prevention remains at a very low level. More than 21.0% of respondents have active sexual life, and at least one in five does not associate this with the possible realization of the risk of contracting STIs / HIV / AIDS. About 17.0% of young people believe that if they become infected with these diseases, they will seek medical help only from their friends, physicians that they are familiar with, and paramedics.Conclusion. It is known for a fact that virtually all models of sexual behavior and all types of sexual relationships are present among young people today. However, in Tajikistan, there are certain features of the sexual behavior of young people (polygamy and civil marriage). A low level of knowledge and the need to raise awareness among adolescents and young people about the negative consequences of risky sexual behavior have been established.

Associations between emotional intelligence and adolescent risky sexual behavior

Risky sexual behavior of young people have a number of adverse consequences in the health, psychological and social dimension. Therefore, it is extremely important to undertake actions promoting proper sexual behaviors among young people and more conscious and responsible attitudes towards this sphere of life. In order for the introduced educational and preventive actions to be effective, it is necessary to precisely recognize the factors protecting from risky sexual behavior and the factors increasing the risk of such behaviors. 
 The paper attempts to answer the question about the role of emotional intelligence of adolescents as a protective factor against risky sexual behavior. The first part outlines the problem of risky sexual behavior of adolescents - its types, sources and consequences. Next, the most important models of emotional intelligence are presented, and its relation to the effectiveness of functioning on different levels of life is discussed. Finally, the article describes the relations between emotional intelligence of adolescents and the tendency to engage in risky sexual behavior, referring to both psychological theories and empirical data.

STUDENTS' VIEW OF CURRENT CONTRACEPTION METHOD

Currently Russia is experiencing a decrease in the birth rate, the number of women of fertile age. The statistics on the decrease in abortions is not objective since a certain portion of abortions made at private clinics remain unrecorded. Risky sexual behavior of young people, their lack of awareness of the consequences of abortion and modern methods of contraception have a negative impact on the nation's reproductive potential. The paper presents findings of a questionnaire survey of medical students on reproductive behavior, complications of abortions, and contraception.

The sexual behaviours of adolescents aged between 14 and 17 years involved with the juvenile justice system in Australia: A community-based survey.

To overcome key knowledge gaps in relation to justice involved and vulnerable young people and their sexual health and to compare this group with their peers from other youth health surveys in Australia to determine the extent of the issues. Young people, aged between 14 and 17 years, who had ever been or were currently involved with the criminal justice system were purposively sampled. The survey was anonymous and delivered using Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI). A total of 465 justice involved MeH-JOSH young people, aged between 14 and 17 years, participated in the study: 44% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) and 37% not attending school. Of the total valid responses, 76% (n = 348) reported having ever had sex, with sexual initiation at a median age of 14 years. We compared these data with their peers in other Australian surveys and found that young people in our study had a higher engagement in sex and start having sex at a younger age, reporting more sexual partners at all ages. The sexual behaviours of young people involved in the justice system in this study suggest they may be at a greater risk for sexually transmissible infections than their age-matched peers in the general population. Policymakers should elevate them to a priority population for targeting sexual health services and health promotion.

Perceptions of the Role of Internet Use on Sexual Health among Young People in Kathmandu, Nepal

The reorganization of sexuality and sexual interests among young people have largely been shaped by changing communication media, particularly, Internet. This article aimed to describe sexual behaviors and the perceived role of internet use on such sexual behaviors among young people in Kathmandu. Study was undertaken using mixed method with cross-sectional descriptive design among randomly selected 423 young people (age: 15-24 years) from 42 different colleges in Kathmandu. Self-administered questionnaire was employed for data collection. Chi-square test was carried in SPSS v.22. Internet accessibility was found among 92.3%of respondents with the mean±SD of 19.44±2.29 years. Sexual behaviors, undertaken in this study, were revealed mostly by male respondents, increasing proportion with higher education level. The porn videos, followed by social media were found the main sources in such sexual behaviors. The interaction between internet access and sexual intercourse was found insignificant (p-0.534); however, various statements related to attitudes towards negative role of internet were responded in higher proportion. Role of Internet use was found significantly changing the perceptions towards sexual behaviors of young people. Around 42.14% youths agreed with the negative effects of internet use in their sexual matters; thereby, feel vulnerable to its use. Internet has become platform for misguiding sexual behaviors of youths at large. Thus, to encourage the young people’s internet safety and sexual well-being, there is a need to have proper guidance through complex analytical and experimental modules.

Influence of Parent-Teacher Interactions on Initiation of Sexual Practices Among Teenagers: A Qualitative Study of Kawuku S. S_ Mukono District, Uganda: Parent-Teacher Interactions

Introduction: Several studies recommend a Multisectoral approach to promote positive sexual behaviors among young people. Minimal literature exists on influence of parent-teacher interaction on sexual behaviors of young people. Objective: To examine the influence of parent-teacher interaction on initiation of sexual practices among teenagers in Kawuku S.S Mukono District, Uganda Methods: Qualitative phenomenological design was used. The respondents were; 12 parents who had children in the school, 6 teachers who had been in the school for at least 3years and 18 teenagers 13-19 years of age from the school. In-depth structured interview and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were held. It looked at whether parents interacted with teachers on matters regarding their children’s sexual behaviors, the frequency `and content discussed and how this impacted on the sexual decisions and practices of young people concerned. Results: Interaction facilitated flow of protective information and guidance that led to delayed sexual debut and improving the sexual behaviors among the teenagers. Most of the teenagers whose parents were in close interaction with their teachers attributed their present sexual behaviors to raised consciousness and fear created by continuous monitoring and communication from either party. Number of barriers hindered effectiveness of parent-teacher interaction. These included lack of appropriate sexual information among parents, parents’ fear to discuss strong sexual- experiences with young people, poor parenting, limited confidentiality among teachers and so on. Conclusion: When parents have right sexual information and interact well with teachers on matters regarding sexual behaviours of their children, positive sexual behaviours and delayed sexual debut among teenagers is facilitated.

Sex and nightlife: Risky sexual behavior and young people’s attitude toward STIs

The purpose of the research was to explore the characteristics of the risky sexual behavior of young people in nightlife settings in Slovenia. We used an online questionnaire to collect data on the use of psychoactive substances (PAS), risky sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The final sample included 1,103 respondents. The respondents are of the opinion that they lack information about STIs and testing. A third responded that getting infected with an STI was a likely possibility for them. The recommendations for upgrading preventive programs in nightlife settings include efforts toward providing information on less known STIs and testing.

Roles of role players in the implementation of school-based human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome prevention programmes in local high school settings.

BackgroundWorldwide, a large proportion of all new HIV infections occur in people under the age of 25. HIV and AIDS remain the leading cause of deaths among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa and second leading cause of death globally. Preventing new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths are at the heart of South Africa’s National Strategic Plan on HIV and AIDS, STIs and TB 2017-2022.AimsExplore and describe the roles of the local role players in the implementation of the school-based HIV and AIDS prevention programmes in local high school settings.SettingsThe study was conducted in the Bushbuckridge local municipal area in Mpumalanga Province.MethodsA qualitative, explorative, descriptive design and contextual study was used. Individual interviews and focus group interviews were conducted with the purposively selected participants from the clinic, health centre, high schools and community members. Data was analysed using Tesch’s method of data analysis.ResultsAlthough all the local role players were found to have important roles to play in the implementation of the school-based HIV and AIDS prevention programme, gaps exist in the rendering of youth friendly services (YFS); accessible clinic times; HIV and AIDS education; life skills education; Life Orientation (LO) and health education; information sessions; counselling; school health programmes; campaigns as well as collaborative working strategy.ConclusionSuccessful development and collaborative implementation of the school-based HIV and AIDS prevention programme can result in significant changes in knowledge and attitudes that affect sexual behaviour of young people, leading to significant decrease in HIV infection among young people.

Efektifitas Metode Pengukuran Perilaku Seksual Remaja Usia 15-21 Tahun Berdasarkan Teknik Self Administered dan Interview-Based Questioner

The result of the Population Census shows about 41 million or 26% of the Indonesian population are adolescents aged 10-24 years. It will cause many problems, such as sexual behaviors. Sexual health problem is a sensitive issue that is both privacy and at the same time regulated by social and religious norms. This is one of the causes of getting a true number of young people's sexual behavior was difficult. So, we did a study to compare the effectiveness of self-administered and interview-based questioner methods to obtain a true number of young people's sexual behavior. It was a comparative-quantitative study, using 360 students of SMK X and Faculty of Y in Medan City age 15-21 years as samples, gotten by simple random. This study showed that using a self-administered method, young people reported they got intercourse when they were with boy/girlfriend about 7,9%, and using interview-based questioner method 5,0%. Young people who reported that ever got intercourse in a self-administered method about 8,6%, and using interview-based questioner method 3,3%. The result showed there is different reporting young people’s sexual behavior between self-administered method and interview-based questioner method. Young people were more likely to report sexual behaviors by self-administered method compared to interview-based questioner method.

The phenomenon of prostitution among students

Aim of research. The main goal of this paper is to analyse the phenomenon of prostitution among university students. The study presents the scale of this phenomenon and its causes.
 Methodology. The study was conducted among 1,877 university students. Respondents were interviewed through an online panel survey. Students spoke about their own experience in prostitution and shared thoughts about the approval for this phenomenon.
 Results and conclusions. Based on obtained answers, it was possible to identify conditioning for student prostitution, which encompasses biological, psychological, environmental, cultural, and economic factors. Moreover, students mentioned additional reasons for taking up prostitution: difficult financial situation during studies, above-average sex drive, laziness, and consumer mentality supported by the culture of promiscuity. It turned out that each of the mentioned factors may encourage students to become involved in prostitution. The analysis also drew attention to the lack of sexual education, conducive to risky sexual behaviours of young people. The research has shown that a large group of students exchange sex for money.
 Originality. The risky sexual behaviours of students are still an unexplored area of knowledge. Prostitution, due to its controversial nature, is treated as a taboo subject. The article proves that the phenomenon of student prostitution is common and requires a more in-depth analysis.