2022
DOI: 10.1177/13591045221142497
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Lifestyles and Sexual Behaviour Among School-Going Adolescents: A Mediational Role of Mental Health

Abstract: Sexual behaviour and mental health among adolescents are major public health issues. This study examines how lifestyles affect sexual behaviour among school-going adolescents in Malaysia, and the potential mediational role of mental health. It is the first to our knowledge to explore the mediating effect of mental health on sexual behaviour with a focus on a fast-growing developing country. Data were obtained from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2017 (n = 27,497). Structural equation modelling was uti… Show more

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“…Moreover, adolescents with mental health issues face an increased risk of engaging in unsafe sexual behaviour, such as early sexual activity, unprotected sex, and having multiple partners, which can lead to adverse health outcomes. These experiences may also contribute to guilt, shame, and low self-esteem, exacerbating their mental health conditions [22,23].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Moreover, adolescents with mental health issues face an increased risk of engaging in unsafe sexual behaviour, such as early sexual activity, unprotected sex, and having multiple partners, which can lead to adverse health outcomes. These experiences may also contribute to guilt, shame, and low self-esteem, exacerbating their mental health conditions [22,23].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%