Sexual Behavior Of Adolescents Research Articles

Parenting perspective on the psychosocial correlates of adolescent sexual and reproductive health behavior among high school adolescents in Ethiopia

BackgroundWhile parents are a crucial part of the social environment in which adolescents live, learn and earn, they could play important roles in efforts to prevent adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) risk behaviors and promote healthy development. Involving parents in prevention programs to risky SRH practices in adolescents requires understanding of the effect of different parenting practices and styles on these behaviors. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between various aspects of perceived parenting and self-reported engagement in sexual risk behavior among adolescents.MethodsA cross-sectional study was employed among 406 randomly selected 14–19 years old high school adolescents in Legehida district, Northeast Ethiopia from 15 February to 15 March/ 2016. Structured and pre-tested self-administered questionnaire adapted from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance questionnaire was used for the data collection. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis with odds ratio along with the confidence interval of 95% were used. P-value < 0.05 were considered for statistical significance.ResultsAbout two-third (64.5%) of the participants reported that they had ever had sex. Nearly half (48.6%) of the participants who were currently sexually active reported that they engaged in at least one type of risky sexual behavior. Specifically, 42.7% reported starting sexual life earlier, 32.2% having more sexual partners in the past 12 months and 23.8% never used condom during the most recent sexual intercourse. High quality parent─adolescent relationships (AOR = 0.53; 95% CI (0.45–0.63) and authoritative form of parenting (AOR = 0.74; 95% CI (0.61–0.92) were associated with lower odds of engaging in risky sexual behaviors in adolescents. The odds of risky sexual behaviors were about three-fold higher in adolescents who perceived parental knowledge as poor (AOR = 2.97; 95% CI (1.51–4.25) and to some extent (AOR = 3.00; 95% CI (1.43–5.55) toward SRH than those whose parents were very knowledgeable. Adolescents with poor behavioral beliefs on SRH issues had a 37% increased odds of engaging in risky sexual behaviors.ConclusionsTherefore, to engage the parents within preventive interventions design to support healthy SRH behaviors among adolescents, the role of authoritative parenting style, and improved quality of parent-adolescent relationship, as well as improving adolescents’ behavioral beliefs and parental knowledge towards SRH are essential.

HUBUNGAN FAKTOR PREDISPOSING, ENABLING DAN REINFORCINGDENGAN PERILAKU SEKSUAL PRANIKAH PADA REMAJA SMA

Deviant sexual behavior among unmarried adolescents in terms of reproductive health tends to increase. Premarital sexual behavior in adolescents in high school. The phenomenon of sexual behavior among adolescents according to The Board of Coordinator for National Family Planning in the field as much as 52% had premarital sex.The objective of the research was to find out the correlation of predisposing factors, Enabling and Reinforcing the Pre-Marital Sexual Behavior in Adolescents XY high school in the city of Medan. The research used explanatory method and cross sectional study design. The data were gathered by conducting interviews and questionnaires and analyzed by using multiple logistic regression analysis at α = 0.05.The result of this study showed pre-marital sexual behavior 52.4% of high-risk category. Predisposing factors, 64.5% category is not good knowledge, the attitude of 57.3% in the negative category, socioeconomic 54.0% in the low category. Enabling factors; 54.8% of media access information on exposure category, 58.1% availability of the facilities available in the category. Reinforcing factors; 58.1% of parents have role category, 53.2% of peers have no role category. The result of statistic test showed that predisposing factors (knowledge, attitudes, social and economic) and enabling factors (media access to information and the availability of facilities) as well as reinforcing factors (the role of parents and the role of peers) were correlated (p &lt; 0.05) with the pre sexual behavior marriage. The variable of knowledge had the most dominant correlation with the pre sexual behavior marriage.

HUBUNGAN FAKTOR PREDISPOSING, ENABLING DAN REINFORCING DENGAN PERILAKU SEKSUAL PRANIKAH PADA REMAJA SMA

Deviant sexual behavior among unmarried adolescents in terms of reproductive health tends to increase. Premarital sexual behavior in adolescents in high school. The phenomenon of sexual behavior among adolescents according to The Board of Coordinator for National Family Planning in the field as much as 52% had premarital sex. The objective of the research was to find out the correlation of predisposing factors, Enabling and Reinforcing the Pre-Marital Sexual Behavior in Adolescents XY high school in the city of Medan. The research used explanatory method and cross sectional study design. The data were gathered by conducting interviews and questionnaires and analyzed by using multiple logistic regression analysis at α = 0.05. The result of this study showed pre-marital sexual behavior 52.4% of high-risk category. Predisposing factors, 64.5% category is not good knowledge, the attitude of 57.3% in the negative category, socioeconomic 54.0% in the low category. Enabling factors; 54.8% of media access information on exposure category, 58.1% availability of the facilities available in the category. Reinforcing factors; 58.1% of parents have role category, 53.2% of peers have no role category. The result of statistic test showed that predisposing factors (knowledge, attitudes, social and economic) and enabling factors (media access to information and the availability of facilities) as well as reinforcing factors (the role of parents and the role of peers) were correlated (p &lt; 0.05) with the pre sexual behavior marriage. The variable of knowledge had the most dominant correlation with the pre sexual behavior marriage.

Gender norms associated with adolescent sexual behaviours in Uganda

AbstractThe relationship between gendered power relations and sexual behaviours of adolescents has been limitedly explored in Uganda. A 2015 cross‐sectional survey covering 16 purposively selected districts of Uganda assessed perceptions and associations of gender norms measured using the Gender Equitable Men scale and sexual behaviours among adolescents (N = 867). Findings indicate that behavioural intention to use contraception was moderately correlated with a gender equitable norm towards reproductive health and pregnancy and disease prevention among girls, r = .23 (p &lt; .01; 95% CI .14‐.31) and boys, r = .22 (p &lt; .01; 95% CI .12‐.31). A moderate correlation was found between self‐efficacy to use condoms and the norm towards reproductive health and pregnancy and disease prevention among girls, r = .29 (p &lt; .01; 95% CI .20‐.37) and boys, r = .30 (p &lt; .01; 95% CI .21‐.38). This indicates persistent inequitable gender norms that affect health service uptake among adolescents. Addressing inequitable gender norms requires working closely with girls and boys, promoting informed peer and partner discussions, engaging in strategic partnerships with parents, religious, political, and community leaders, and enforcing health information services to address misconceptions.

Analisis Faktor Perilaku Seks Pranikah Remaja Berdasarkan Teori Transcultural Nursing di Kabupaten Sumba Timur

Introduction: Adolescent sex behavior is strongly influenced by several things related to the theory of transcultural nursing. The high teenage sex behavior has an impact on the high rate of unwanted pregnancies, maternal mortality and infant mortality and various other health problems. This study aims to analyze transcultural nursing factors related to premarital sexual behavior of adolescents in East Sumba Regency.Methods: The design of this study is descriptive analytical with a cross-sectional approach. The sample was selected by simple random sampling, namely students of class X and XI SMA N 1 Lewa and SMA N 1Nggaha Ori Angu. Data retrieval using questionnaire instruments as many as 6 instruments that have been tested for validity and reliability by researchers and the results of the study were analyzed using the chi square-Pearson test.Results: The high rate of premarital sexual behavior of adolescents in East Sumba Regency was related to social factors and kinship (p = 0.004), culture and lifestyle (p = 0.011), and economy (p = 0.004). Premarital sex behavior is not related to technological factors (p = 0.292), policy and regulations (p = 0.775) and education factors (p = 0.890).Conclusion: There was 3 variables related to premarital sex, namely social factors and kinship, culture and lifestyle and economy. This is due to the existence of local cultural customs and customs which allow arranged marriage in adolescents. Matchmaking is carried out by parents with the aim of completing the social strata (maramba) and mostly to improve the economic status of the family.

How Should I Teach Sex Education in Middle School? An Action Research Study on an ICT-based Intervention

In this article, we, Diana, Álvaro and Irma, present findings from an action research project aiming to promote self-care behaviors around sexual and reproductive health (SBSRH) in adolescents at a public school in Colombia through the use of ICT-based learning environments. I, Diana, the teacher-researcher carried out an action research study first reflecting on teaching practices for teaching healthy sexual behaviors, then assessing them in light of theoretical recommendations, and finally by creating a blended-learning project called “Self-Care in Action”. Irma was the action-research advisor and Álvaro the ICT-research and development advisor. Two groups of 7th graders participated in the project. We collected and analyzed qualitative data to document changes in student behaviors and perceptions. Since the pedagogical intervention, a favorable change occurred in the students regarding their knowledge, attitude, and intention to practice SBSRH. The results shed light on the complexity of developing healthy sexual behaviors in adolescents and provide a guide for designing a meaningful class project to encourage this transformation. The findings here are relevant for teachers, health advocates and policy makers striving to create effective school-based sex education programs.

Social cohesion, social trust, social participation and sexual behaviors of adolescents in rural Tanzania

BackgroundSocial cohesion, defined as a glue holding society together, has been found to influence several aspects of human behavior. Social cohesion, being composed of social trust and social participation, is a social factor that may influence sexual behaviors. Unfortunately, studies investigating the influence of social cohesion on sexual behaviors among young people are scarce. This study examined the influence of social cohesion on safe sexual behavior among adolescents in rural Tanzania.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 403 school adolescents of the Newala district, between May and August 2010. Socio-demographic characteristics, social cohesion (social trust and social participation) and sexual behavior (age at sexual debut, intention to use and reported condom use, number of sexual partners) were obtained through self-administered questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression.ResultsSexual debut at under 13 years of age was reported by 12% of the respondent. A majority (71%) reported multiple sexual partnerships and half of the participants reported to have used a condom at their last sexual encounter. The intention to use a condom was reported by 77% of the respondents. Having multiple sexual partnerships was associated with social trust only (odds ratio: 3.5, 95% CI 1.01–12.3) whereas reported condom use was related with social cohesion (odds ratio 4.8 95% CI 1.66–14.06). Social cohesion, trust or participation was not associated with young age at sexual debut or intention to use a condom. Being a female (odds ratio 2.07 95% CI 1.04–4.12.) was associated with intention to use a condom.ConclusionThis study indicates that social cohesion and socio-demographic factors influence actual behavior performance and behavioral intentions. The findings point to the importance of collecting more evidence on social cohesion and sexual behaviors in different settings and designing interventions that enhance social cohesion among adolescents in order to reinforce positive sexual behaviors.

ADOLESCENTS KNOWLEDGE OF SEX EDUCATION AND MORAL SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR IN ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

The study investigated adolescents’ knowledge of sex education and their moral sexual attitude in Ado Ekiti. Specifically, it investigated adolescents knowledge about sex education, identified the risk associated with sexual activity among adolescents, examined the attitude of adolescents toward sex education, determined the importance of sex education and how it can influence the moral sexual behaviour of adolescents’ in Nigeria. The research design adopted for the study was descriptive design of the survey type. The sample consisted of 200 adolescent students. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select sample for the study. The instrument used for the study was a questionnaire designed by the researchers. The face and content validity was ascertained through experts in Psychology, Test, Measurement and Evaluation, while test-retest method was used to ensure the reliability which yielded reliability coefficient of 0.89. The data collected were analyzed using inferential statistics of t-test. All hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The result shows that it is important to impact knowledge about sex education on adolescents. From the study, it was evident that knowledge of sex education affects the level of morality among youths. The rapid change in body proportion excites the youths and encourages them to implore pornographic behaviours which invariably affect their moral thinking by engaging in fantasy. Conclusively, sex education should be part of school curriculum in order to educate adolescent. Parents should develop effective communication skill with their children, make friends with them and have positive attitudes toward sex. Article visualizations:

HUBUNGAN POLA ASUH ORANG TUA DENGAN PERILAKU SEKSUAL REMAJA DI SMK TEKNOLOGI MIGAS PEKANBARU

RELATIONSHIP OF ASUH PARENT PATTERNS WITH SEXUAL BEHAVIOR IN ADOLESCENT IN SMK TECNOLOGY OIL AND GAS MIGAS&#x0D; PEKANBARU TAHUN 2018&#x0D; Lora Marlita,Yusmaharni,Putri Wulandini S, Erika Siswaty Zega&#x0D; Program Studi D III Keperawatan&#x0D; ABSTRACT&#x0D; Sexual behavior is something that is considered to affect the behavior of self-esteem, parent-child relationships, the tendency to seek sexual sensation, the existence of a deviant peer, and the use of pornographic media. Sexual behavior also occurs, because of the physical changes that occur because of the active sex hormones in the body of a very large influence in the cause of sexual urges. Pattern of parenting is the pattern of interaction between the child and the parents include the fulfillment of physical needs ,and socialization of prevailing norms in the community so that children can live in harmony with their environment. The general purpose of Scientific Writing is To know how the relationship of parental parenting with sexual behavior in adolescents in SMK Tecnology Oil And Gas Pekanbaru, descriptive correlation research design. The research was conducted on June, 2018, the sample in this study were the students in SMK Tecnology Oil And Gas Pekanbaru amounted to 112 people. Research technique area (cluster) sampling. Chi-Square statistical test results obtained p value = 0.204&gt; 0.05, it can be concluded there is no relationship Parenting Parenting With Sexual Behavior In Teenagers In SMK Tecnology Oil And Gas Pekanbaru 2018. Teenagers in SMK Tecnology Oil And Gas Pekanbaru, is expected to direct the association in a positive direction so that the tendency to engage in sexual behavior can be avoided such as following extracurricular activities, religious activities, youth, etc. in accordance with the interests of student talent. &#x0D; Keywords : Patterns of Custody, Sexual Behavior&#x0D; References : 21 references (2007-2017)

Gender perspective of HIV/AIDS Knowledge and sexual behaviour of adolescents with hearing impairment in selected special schools in Ghana

Hearing impaired youth are equally susceptible to the dangers posed by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The rate of contraction of the disease among adolescents with hearing impairment rests on the knowledge and sexual behaviours of the individuals. Gender and sociocultural issues are critical in facilitating adolescents’ access to reproductive information and education. This study examined knowledge of HIV/AIDS and sexual behaviour of adolescents among the hearing impaired in selected special schools in Ghana. Mixed methodological design was employed in gathering both qualitative and quantitative data from 310 respondents. Findings of the study revealed that females with hearing impairment have better HIV/AIDs knowledge than their male colleagues. Female students considered more vulnerable frequently receive sex education from their parents, school authorities and from their peers.

Urgensi Pendidikan Karakter dalam Upaya Pencegahan dan Pengendalian Perilaku Seksual Pra Nikah Remaja

The adolescent courtship and sexual behavior, and also gender-based violence against children continue to be a national concern because the condition is quite alarming. Surveys conducted by the Komisi Perlindungan Anak Indonesia/KPAI (Indonesian Child Protection Commission) and the Ministry of Health in 2013 mentions Indonesia 62.7% of adolescents have had sex outside of marriage, and 20% of the 94.270 women aged adolescents in Indonesia had become pregnant out of wedlock, and 21% of them had an abortion. This condition has been increasing vulnerability to various kind of health hazards especially related to reproductive and sexual health, including the growing threat of HIV/AIDS. This study aims to find out how dating and sexual behavior of adolescents in Central Java, and how to handle it. Using a survey method of 10,160 adolescents in Central Java in 2012-2016, the study found that in general, (an average of 67.2%) of adolescents declared that they were dating. While the form of expression of affection towards his courtship is done in various ways, including; holding hands (average 83.4%), lip kisses (average 20%), feeling / stimulating (average 6.7%), and even many have had sex outside of marriage (average 3.3%). If not done prevention and control efforts, it will have a long impact on the nation's resilience. This study recommends the importance of character education in the prevention and control of adolescent’s courtship and sexual behavior.

PROBLEMS OF STATE HEALTH OF ADOLESCENTS IN THE MODERN EDUCATION AGENCY

The article analyzes the causes and forms of deviations in the sexual behavior of adolescents in modern Ukraine. The means of preventing these abnormalities based on personal, axiological, and environmental approaches are considered. Attention is drawn to the issues of tolerance in the field of sexual life and the risks associated with early deviations in sexual relations are stipulated.It is emphasized that knowledge of deviant forms of moral and sexual behavior is important in the organization and successful implementation of correctional influences, social and psychotherapeutic rehabilitation, as well as preventive measures. In this case, the educational role of the teacher should not be limited to simple information, warning or, moreover, intimidation of adolescents by negative consequences of violation of normative sexual behavior. His task is to help the child develop constructive principles of their own organization of life, to ensure that complex situations do not lead to deep psycho-emotional crises, in advance to make awareness of the ability to reasonably manage their lives.

Risk behaviors in adolescence - a study in a Portuguese health unit.

Adolescence is a time of social and self-affirmation, search of autonomy and pleasure. An early sexual debut and substance use are still public health problems. To assess the prevalence of illicit drug use and sexual behavior of adolescents, ages 15- 17, followed in a Portuguese Family Health Unit. This was a cross sectional descriptive study of a random convenience sample. Data were obtained from an anonymous and confidential questionnaire, given to patients at adolescent consultation, between the months of May and July 2016. Statistical significance p < 0.05. This study involved a sample of 134 adolescents, 54.5% girls. It was revealed that 73.1% of adolescents have tried alcohol, from which 18.7% experienced intoxication at least once. Regarding tobacco, 35.1% have tried it, 23.4% are regular users. Regarding cannabinoids, 7.5% of adolescents stated to have tried them once, or to consume them regularly. Adolescents start to experiment with tobacco earlier than with alcohol (9 years old vs. 11 years old), with a mean age of 15 years old. Regarding sexual behavior, 23.8% are sexually active, from which 9.4% do not use any form of contraception. Smoking behavior was a predictor of the consumption of illicit drugs, and it was found a significantly statistic association between sexual activity and substance use, p = 0.04. By descending order, the alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs consumption are still worrisome and can affect the life of adolescents. Primarily health care and pediatric consultation should provide strategies for prevention and promotion of a healthy lifestyle for adolescents.

Social media and sexual behavior of adolescents in Chonburi province, Thailand

Social media and sexual behavior of adolescents in Chonburi province, Thailand

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PERILAKU SEKSUAL PADA REMAJA

Adolescent sexual and reproductive health has become a national problem at this time. Adolescent sexual behavior that leads to an increase in premarital sexual relations is triggered by dating activities. Adolescent sexual behavior will have negative effects such as pregnancy in adolescents, abortion, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV / AIDS. BKKBN data from Deli Serdang Regency in 2016 states that 15-20 of 9382 teenagers experience pregnancy at a young age due to early sexual behavior. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence sexual behavior in adolescents in the District Lubuk Pakam in 2017. This type of research uses a cross sectional approach with the implementation time in February-May 2017. The population in this study were all adolescents in Lubuk Pakam District aged 15 -19 years totaling 9382 people and a total sample of 128 people. Data were obtained using questionnaires analyzed using multiple logistic regression. The results of the study showed that the sexual behavior of teenagers in the high risk category was 43.0%. Predispossing factors: adolescent knowledge of not good category as much as 53.9%, negative category attitude 54.7%, and low socio-economic category 57.8%. Enabling factors: source (media) information 56.3% of exposed categories. Reinforcing factors: the role of the closest person 57.8% in the role category, self control 59.4% in the uncontrolled category, and the lifestyle of 68.8% in the modern category. The results of statistical tests using SPSS found that predispossing, enabling factors and reinforcing factors had a significant relationship with adolescent sexual behavior. The most dominant variable on adolescent sexual behavior is attitude with p = 0.002. It is suggested to the local government to further enhance positive activities in adolescents in order to avoid the occurrence of deviant sexual behavior.

Sex-Specific Developmental Effects of Father Absence on Casual Sexual Behavior and Life History Strategy

A substantial body of research has investigated the effects of early family environments on the sexual maturity and behavior of adolescents and young adults. Most of this research has focused primarily on (i) early childhood environments, (ii) these effects in females with much less attention devoted to males’ sexual maturity and behavior, and (iii) sexual behavior of adolescents and young adults. To address these limitations, we asked 392 adults (209 males, 183 females; ages 17–62) to report the ages at which they lived with their biological father across their first 20 years of development, their number of casual sex partners, and to complete a life history (LH) strategy measure. Consistent with theoretical predictions, males had more casual sex partners and a faster LH strategy than females. For both males and females, longer time spent growing up with their biological father was associated with fewer casual sex partners and a slower LH strategy. The current study also provides clear evidence of sex-specific developmental effects on reproductive strategies as a function of when during development father absence (FA) occurs. When FA occurred during middle childhood, females exhibited faster LH strategies; whereas, when FA occurred during adolescence, males exhibited faster LH strategies. Together, these findings suggest the effects of FA are not specific to females nor early childhood environments. In addition, effects of FA appear to persist beyond adolescence and early young adulthood with opposite effects on males’ and females’ reproductive strategies depending on when during development it occurs.

The correlation between age of first dating and sexual behavior of adolescents and young adults in indonesia

Premarital sexual behavior among Indonesian adolescents currently becomes easier to be found than previous generation. Based on health survey in 2017, both female and male adolescents admitted that they experienced dating since the aged of 16. Data showed that adolescents who were in relationship admitted having premarital sex than the common adolescents. This study’s objectives was to investigate the correlation between age of first dating and sexual behavior among adolescents and adults in Indonesia. The sample of this study involved respondents of health demographic survey in Indonesia 2012 who fulfilled the inclusion criteria of men and women aged 15-24 years and unmarried. This research was a quantitative research using descriptive analytic research design with cross sectional approach. The age of first dating on adolescents was higher (96.2%) than young adults (3.8%). The numbers of dating teenagers and adults with sexual behavior (90.3%) was higher than those without sexual behavior (9.7%). Chi-Square correlation test results by using 95% of confidence revealed p-value equal to 0.004 &lt; 0.05 with value of correlation coefficient equal to 0.023 indicating positive and significant correlation. Conclusion: There was correlation between age of first dating and sexual behavior on adolescents and adults in Indonesia.

Brief Cognitive-Behavioural Group Counselling Strategy to Improve Resilience Towards Risky Sexual Behaviours in Adolescents

Brief Cognitive-Behavioural Group Counselling Strategy to Improve Resilience Towards Risky Sexual Behaviours in Adolescents

The Roles of Parents and Peer Friends on Adolescent Premarital Sex Behavior in High School Students of Buol District

Background: Most adolescents or teens consider premarital sex behavior is a common and normal activity to do. Parents less able to communicate with their children will provoke conflicts in parents-children relationship and this may lead to impacts on premarital sex behavior in adolescents. Peer friends are also a source of information about sex that is quite significant in the shaping of adolescent knowledge, attitude and sexual behavior. However, information from peers may lead to negative impacts in adolescents such as premarital sex. This activity can lead to unwanted pregnancy, STIs, abortion and school dropouts.Objective: To determine the relationship between the roles of parents and peers in adolescent premarital sexual behavior in SMAN 1, SMA 2, SMK 1 and MAN in Buol.Methods: This study was observational with a cross-sectional design using quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study was held in SMAN 1, SMAN 2, SMK 1 and MAN of Buol District in Central Sulawesi with 192 adolescent as the research subjects. In-depth interviews were done to four selected informants.Result and Discussion: The results of bivariate analysis showed a significant relationship between the roles of parents and peers in adolescent premarital sexual behavior. Adolescents with low reproductive health information than that of parents have 2 times higher chance to perform high-risk sexual behaviors than adolescents with high reproductive health information than their parents. Adolescents with peers who give bad influence have a 5 times higher risk sexual behavior than teens with peers whose negative influence is lower. The results of this study also showed that there is a relationship between the influence of religiosity and pornographic media associated with high risk sexual behaviorConclusion: High-risk sexual behavior in adolescents is influenced by the parents’ role, poor informations on reproductive health high bad influence from peers is, low religiosity and exposure to pornographic media.Keywords: role of parents, peers, premarital sexual behavior

HPV Vaccination and Sexual Behaviors in Adolescents and Young Women.

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