Determinants of sexual activity and its relation to cervical cancer risk among South African Women

Cooper, Diane; Hoffman, Margaret; Carrara, Henri; Rosenberg, Lynn; Kelly, JP; Stander, I; Denny, Lynnette; Williamson, Anna‐Lise; Shapiro, Samuel

doi:10.1186/1471-2458-7-341

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“…These results are consistent with researchers' findings in South Africa (Cooper, 2007). Louie et al (2009) also state that the age at the first marriage is an important risk factor for cervical cancer.…”

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“…There was also a significant difference between the two groups concerning the number of marriages such that those who had married more than once were exposed to a higher risk of cervical cancer (OR = 3.33, CI 95%, 1.28-8.69). Others have also arrived at similar results (Cooper et al, 2007;Momtahen et al, 2009;Singer, 1996;Vessey, Lawless, McPherson, & Yeates 1983). This study also shows that the husband's previous marriage is a risk factor that increases the chance of cancer by an OR of 4.41 (Giuseppe et al, 2008).…”

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The 'Health Belief Model' (HBM) identifies perception of HIV/AIDS risks, recognition of its seriousness, and knowledge about prevention as predictors of safer sexual activity. Using data from the Cape Area Panel Survey (CAPS) and hazard models, this study examines the impact of risk perception, considered the first step in HIV prevention, set within the context of the HBM and socio-economic, familial and school factors, on the timing of first sexual intercourse among youth aged 14-22 in Cape Town, South Africa. Of the HBM components, female youth who perceive their risk as 'very small' and males with higher knowledge, experience their sexual debut later than comparison groups, net of other influences. For both males and females socio-economic and familial factors also influence timing of sexual debut, confirming the need to consider the social embeddedness of this sexual behavior as well as the rational components of decision making when designing prevention programs.

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“…En España, un elevado porcentaje de jóvenes debuta sexualmente alrededor de los 15 años (Espada, Morales, Orgilés, Piqueras y Carballo, 2013;Espada, Orgilés, Morales, Ballester y Huedo-Medina, 2012;Teva, Bermúdez y Buela-Casal, 2009). Diversos estudios señalan la relación entre la edad de debut sexual y el riesgo sexual, en términos de contraer una ITS (Olesen et al, 2011;Schofield, Biernman, Heinrichs y Nix, 2008;Tenkorang y Maticka-Tyndale, 2008) y tener un embarazo no deseado y/o aborto (Cooper et al, 2007;Ma et al, 2009). El debut sexual anterior a los 13 años incrementa dos veces la probabilidad de infectarse por el VIH respecto a quienes tienen la primera experiencia sexual a los 17 años (Kaestle, Halpern, Miller y Ford, 2005).…”

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Riesgo sexual en adolescentes según la edad de debut sexual.

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Morales

Orgilés

2014

Acta. Colomb. Psicol.

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ResumenEn España los jóvenes debutan sexualmente antes que en otros países; sin embargo, poco se sabe de la relación entre la edad de debut sexual y el comportamiento sexual en esta población. Se analizan las prácticas sexuales y el uso del preservativo según la edad de debut sexual en adolescentes españoles sexualmente experimentados (N = 351); la edad media fue 15.9 años (DT = .75, rango: 14-18). Se establecieron tres grupos a partir de la edad de debut sexual informada: debut sexual temprano (anterior a los 15 años), promedio (15 años) y tardío (posterior a los 15 años). El grupo con debut sexual temprano practicó en mayor medida masturbación mutua, coito vaginal y sexo oral, con un número de parejas sexuales superior al resto. El uso del preservativo en la primera relación sexual, el porcentaje de uso y el uso consistente del preservativo fue inferior en el grupo debut sexual temprano respecto a los otros dos. El debut sexual anterior a los 15 años se asoció con mayor riesgo de contraer infecciones sexuales por déficit en el uso del preservativo y mayor exposición sexual. Los hallazgos de este estudio sugieren que la edad de debut sexual tiene implicaciones en la salud sexual de los jóvenes. Palabras clave: Debut sexual, Uso del preservativo, Riesgo sexual, Adolescencia. SExUAL RISK IN ADOLESCENTS DEPENDING ON THE AGE OF SExUAL DEBUT AbstractIn Spain young people have their first sexual intercourse at an earlier age than in other countries; however, little is known about the relationship between age of sexual debut and sexual behavior in this population. Sexual practices and methods of protection are analyzed depending on the age of sexual debut among Spanish adolescents who are sexually experienced (N = 351). The mean age was 15.9 years (SD = .75, range: 14-18). Three groups were formed according to the age of sexual debut reported: early sexual debut (earlier than 15 years), average (15 years) and late (later than 15 years). The early sexual debut group reported further mutual masturbation, vaginal intercourse and oral sex with a higher number of sexual partners than the rest. Condom use at first intercourse, percentage of use and consistent condom use was significantly lower in the early sexual debut group compared to the others. Sexual debut before 15 years old was associated with increased risk of sexual infections, deficit in condom use and increased sexual exposure. The findings of this study suggest that the age of sexual debut has implications for the sexual health in young people. Key words: Sexual debut, Condom use, Sexual risk, Adolescence. RISCO SExUAL EM ADOLESCENTES DE ACORDO COM A IDADE DE DEBUTE SExUALResumo Na Espanha os jovens debutam sexualmente antes que em outros países; porém pouco se sabe com respeito à relação entre idade de debute sexual e o comportamento sexual nesta população. Analisam-se as práticas sexuais e o uso do preservativo *

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Determinants of sexual activity and its relation to cervical cancer risk among South African Women

Abstract: Background: Invasive cervical cancer is the commonest cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in South African women. This study provides information on adult women's sexual activity and cervical cancer risk in South Africa.

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