Sexual behavior of adolescents

Mijatovic-Jovanovic, Vesna; Ukropina, S; Kvrgić, Svetlana; Nićiforović-Šurković, Olja

doi:10.2298/mpns0404116m

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“…According to the results of the research by Kapamadžija et al, 84.3% of young high school male students had their first full sexual intercourse at the age of 18, while the average age when they had their first experience was 15.55 [12]. According to the results of Mijatović-Jovanović et al, the average age of starting sexual relations in Novi Sad was 15.6 for boys and 16.5 for girls [13]. Results of the research by Van de Bongart et al have suggested that sexual activity is closely connected to sexual behavior of the peers, which can be an explanation for early start of sexual activity of street children [14].…”

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Sexual behavior of street children

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Despite a small and unrepresentative sample, the results of this study indicate serious problems and significant risks associated with sexual behavior of children and young people who live and work in streets. This pilot study suggests that it is necessary to conduct new research on sexual behavior of street children and youth on a representative sample and with appropriate methodology. The results of a new study should be used to plan and carry out appropriate preventive measures regarding sexual behavior of street children.

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“…Nesklad između biološke i psihosocijalne zrelosti stvara mogućnost za visokorizična ponašanja koja mogu da naruše psihofizičko zdravlje mlade osobe [5].…”

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General characteristics of psychoactive substances consumption and abuse among high school population

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According to the answers, alcohol was used by 45.5%, cigarettes by 20% and drugs by 3.1% of the examined subjects. Following the use of alcohol and cigarettes, the most often used psychoactive substance was cannabis, which was consumed by 7.8% of the examined subjects out of who 9.8% were boys and 4.8% were girls. Since the risky behaviour seems not to be isolated and individual but rather as a combination of several forms of it, school programmes should treat young people before certain forms of behaviour are established. Family, school, health service and society should work on an organized basis as well as methodically on prevention and on fighting against these inadequate habits.

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“…In Serbia, research shows that young people are at risk and that they are engaging in sexual relations earlier without the correct information about sexual and reproductive health ( 2 , 3 , 4 ). One particular concern is the fact that 3.4% of girls had had unwanted sexual intercourse ( 5 ) and every seventh girl had experienced some form of abuse within a relationship by the end of adolescence ( 6 ).…”

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Self-efficacy and unwanted sexual intercourse: ‘Reproductive health education programme for high-school students in Vojvodina’

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Ukropina

Jovanovic

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Slovenian Journal of Public Health

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Introduction Studies have shown the importance of self-efficacy in the domain of risky sexual behaviour. The aim of this study was to examine the association of unwanted sexual intercourse among secondary-school students with socio-demographic factors and perceived self-efficacy, and to assess the effectiveness of the programme on reproductive health. Methods The study involved 5,026 second-grade students in 72 high schools in the Province of Vojvodina, Serbia (APV). They were surveyed before and after the implementation of the extracurricular ‘Reproductive health education programme for secondary-school students in APV’. A questionnaire consisting of 57 questions (socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour of students regarding reproductive health, and a general self-efficacy scale) was used as the research instrument. Results One quarter of students had engaged in unwanted sexual intercourse on one or more occasions. Students with poor material status were twice as likely to engage in unwanted sexual intercourse (ОR=2.01; 95%CI=1.07–3.75) as students with average or good material status. Students who did not engage in unwanted sexual intercourse had a higher self-efficacy score than students who who did (t=2.903; p<0.01). After the programme was completed, there was an increase in general self-efficacy. Conclusion Poor material status is a predictor of unwanted sexual intercourse. Students who have a higher level of self-efficacy engaged to a lesser degree in unwanted sexual intercourse. The programme is effective in terms of increasing general self-efficacy, and can be applied to encourage responsible sexual behaviour.

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Sexual behavior of adolescents

Cited by 7 publications

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Sexual behavior of street children

Sexual behavior of street children

General characteristics of psychoactive substances consumption and abuse among high school population

Self-efficacy and unwanted sexual intercourse: ‘Reproductive health education programme for high-school students in Vojvodina’

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