Early Sexual Initiation Among Boys

Bell, David L.; Garbers, Samantha

doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2019.0469

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“…On the one hand, it is considered that setting the age of consent at 16 years old or more may pose a problem for the free development of the personality and the enjoyment of sexual and reproductive rights [62]. Furthermore, it is important to note that previous research has concluded that the average age for initiating sexual intercourse is between 14 and 16 years [63]. Therefore, countries that establish 16 years or more as the valid age of sexual consent criminalize sexual behaviors that are part of natural development.…”

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Sexual Abuse vs Sexual Freedom? A Legal Approach to the Age of Sexual Consent in Adolescents in Spanish-Speaking Countries

Parra-Barrera¹,

Sánchez-Fuentes²,

Fuertes-Iglesias³

et al. 2021

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Child and adolescent sexual abuse (CSA) is an international public health problem. Despite the importance of the CSA, there is no consensus definition, and the lack of consensus is related to difficulties in conducting prevalence studies, as well as research in other areas. To establish a consensual definition, legal aspects such as the age of sexual consent and the difference in age or power between victim and aggressor, aspects related to sexual freedom and sexual indemnity must be considered. Therefore, the main goal of this research was to analyze the age of sexual consent in the legal systems of Spanish-speaking countries and to examine whether the Romeo and Juliet clause is established. To achieve the proposed aims, we employed the legal interpretation method, and we analyzed the current Criminal Codes of the 21 Spanish-speaking countries. From the results, it is found that the age of sexual consent varies between countries, establishing valid sexual consent between 13 and 18 years. In addition, only six countries have the Romeo and Juliet clause that protects sexual freedom in adolescents. Finally, we discussed the lack of consensus on the age of sexual consent and the limitations presented by the Romeo and Juliet clause.

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Sexual Abuse vs Sexual Freedom? A Legal Approach to the Age of Sexual Consent in Adolescents in Spanish-Speaking Countries

Parra-Barrera¹,

Sánchez-Fuentes²,

Fuertes-Iglesias³

et al. 2021

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“…The decreasing age of puberty, lack of acceptance of social roles due to completion of education, and delayed marriage have all led to a longer transition period. [ 1 2 ] Involvement in high-risk behaviors during adolescence, especially in boys, has also redoubled,[ 3 ] resulting in higher morbidity and mortality rates. [ 4 ] Sexual and reproductive health issues such as unintended pregnancies as well as infection with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) virus and hepatitis B are thus known worldwide to be the leading causes of deaths among adolescents.…”

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Facilitators of sexual health education for male adolescents in Iran: A qualitative study

Askari

Mirzaiinajmabadi

Rezvani

et al. 2020

Iranian J Nursing Midwifery Res

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Background: Adolescence is a period of rapid physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and sexual development. The widening gap between biological maturity and social transition to adulthood highlights the importance of adolescents' need for education, especially in sexual health. The main objective of this study was to explore the facilitators of Sexual Health Education (SHE) for male adolescents in Iran. Materials and Methods: In this qualitative content analysis, a total number of 45 participants were investigated from June 2018 to July 2019 through individual, semi-structured, in-depth interviews in the city of Mashhad, Iran, until data saturated. The participants were selected using a purposive sampling method. The data were analyzed using a conventional content analysis method based on the approach developed by Graneheim and Lundman (2004) using MAXQDA software. Results: In data analysis, 2 main categories and 9 subcategories emerged. The main categories included extrapersonal facilitators and intrapersonal facilitators. The category of extrapersonal facilitators included the 7 subcategories of appropriate policy-making, use of religious capacities, consideration of native culture, supportive family environment, school empowerment, inter-sectoral integration and collaboration, and reinforcement of parent-teacher interaction. The category of intrapersonal facilitators comprised of the 2 subcategories of supporting adolescent socialization and using distraction techniques in adolescents. Conclusions: The study revealed that having an action plan with a scientific, ethical, legal, religious, and cultural background, establishing a suitable home, school, and community environment, strengthening inter-sectoral integration, collaboration, and interpersonal coordination, and utilizing the capabilities and potentials of adolescents can provide an appropriate SHE for adolescent boys.

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Sexual Initiation Before Age 14 and Co-Occurrence of Health Risk Behaviors Among Brazilian Adolescents: Data from the National School Health Survey 2015

Cunha

Okada²,

Rinaldi³

et al. 2022

Sex Res Soc Policy

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Early Sexual Initiation Among Boys

Cited by 7 publications

References 13 publications

Sexual Abuse vs Sexual Freedom? A Legal Approach to the Age of Sexual Consent in Adolescents in Spanish-Speaking Countries

Sexual Abuse vs Sexual Freedom? A Legal Approach to the Age of Sexual Consent in Adolescents in Spanish-Speaking Countries

Facilitators of sexual health education for male adolescents in Iran: A qualitative study

Sexual Initiation Before Age 14 and Co-Occurrence of Health Risk Behaviors Among Brazilian Adolescents: Data from the National School Health Survey 2015

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