Socio-Environmental and Behavioral Correlates of Having Ever Had Sexual Intercourse Among Adolescents in Peru: A School-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Issue 2 (3rd April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharma, Bimala; Nam, Eun Woo; Kim, Ha Yun; Kim, Jong Koo; Vasquez Paja, Doris Jackeline
• Is Part Of: International journal of sexual health. Volume 29:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 115
• Page End: 123
• Publication Date: 2017-04-03
• Subjects: Sexual intercourse -- correlates -- adolescents -- Peru; Sex (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Gender identity -- Periodicals; Sexual Behavior -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 155.3
• DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2016.1247126
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1931-7611

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Objective : We assessed the socio-environmental and behavioral correlates of having ever had sexual intercourse among Peruvian adolescents aged 12–18 years in Lima. Methods : A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2014. Result : Of 950 participants, 26.5% of males and 13.0% of females had ever had sexual intercourse. Early adolescents who ever had sexual intercourse had higher odds of being insulted, being involved in a fight, and smoking; whereas late adolescents having sexual experiences were more likely to be male and to report smoking, alcohol consumption, involvment in a fight, and having no/low parental understanding. Conclusion : An integrated approach is useful in addressing risk behaviors in adolescents.