The Sexual Behaviors Related Factors of Senior High Schools Teenagers in Bukittinggi 2017

Abstract

Background: The increasing number of the teenager’s sexual behavior in Indonesia is influenced by many factors. The purpose of this study was to determine factors associated with sexual behavior of Senior High Schools in Bukittinggi. Aims & Objectives: This study is aimed to determine the factors which are associated with the sexual behavior of high school teenagers in Bukittinggi. Material & Methods: This study was a correlation study with the simple random sampling of 360 adolescent. This research was conducted in February to August 2017. Data analysis uses chi-square. Results: The results of data analysis of factors related to the sexual behavior of high risk are gender (p = 0.000, OR = 0.124), knowledge (p = 0.000, OR = 0.392), attitude (p = 0.000, OR = 2.529), exposure sources information (p = 0.000, OR = 12.405) and peers (p = 0.000, OR = 8.711). Conclusion: Exposure to sources of information (p = 0.000, OR = 8.544) become the dominant factor associated with high-risk sexual behavior of teenagers high schools in the city of Bukittinggi. It is suggested to the schools to provide the student with the extra material about health and sexual behavior in any subjects related to health.

Risky Sexual Behavior and its Determinants among Undergraduate Hostellers of Kathmandu Metropolitan City

“…In line with this observation, a study based on Pokhara Metropolitan observed that 85.09% of the students had their sexual experience between the age of 15-19 years, while 10.56% were sexually active before the age of 15 and 13.33% adolescents had unprotected sex. 19 Similarly, the initiation of sexual engagement before the age of 18 and unprotected sex has been reported by multiple studies from Nepal. 20, 21 Likewise, a study from rural Nepal also reported that 28.2% of the sexually active youth were engaged with multiple sexual partners.…”

“…22 The sexual engagement of students with commercial sex works has also been reported by numerous studies from Nepal where it is expected to range between 8.5% and 48.9%. 11, 19–21, 23 Despite presence of laws and programs aimed to prevent minors’ engagement in sexual activities to protect them from sexual abuse, as well as regulations controlling commercial sex work and various initiatives focusing on adolescent sexual and reproductive health, these risky behaviors persist. This underscores the urgent necessity for more effective and comprehensive sexual education interventions among Nepalese adolescents and youth.…”

“…11 Engagement with multiple sexual partners has been reported by other studies as well. 19, 20 Similarly, it was also observed that nearly two-third (36%) of the undergraduates had sex with commercial sex worker, despite the fact that commercial sex work has been considered as an act of trafficking in Nepal and is punishable under Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act 2008, penalizing those involved directly or indirectly in prostitution, which is also endorsed by National Penal Code, 2074. 22 The sexual engagement of students with commercial sex workers has also been reported by numerous studies from Nepal where it is expected to range between 8.5% and 48.9%.…”