Factor associated with risky sexual behaviors among the French general population. (24th May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sicard, Sébastien; Mayet, Aurélie; Duron, Sandrine; Richard, Jean-Baptiste; Beck, François; Meynard, Jean-Baptiste; Deparis, Xavier; Marimoutou, Catherine
• Is Part Of: Journal of public health. Volume 39:Number 3(2017:Sep.)
• Page Start: 523
• Page End: 529
• Publication Date: 2016-05-24
• Subjects: polysubstance use -- precariousness -- psychosocial vulnerability -- risky sexual behaviors -- sexually transmitted infections; Public health -- Periodicals; Public health -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Medical policy -- Periodicals; Medical policy -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 362.1
• DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdw049
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-3842

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Despite prevention programs, a rising incidence of sexually transmitted infections is currently reported in France. Aims: Research factors associated with risky sexual behaviors (RSBs) among the French population. Methods: Subjects aged 15–54 years from the French national survey 'Baromètre santé 2010' were included ( n = 16 598). RSB was defined as having multiple partners or failure to use condom at first intercourse with a new partner over past 12 months. Factors associated were identified using one logistic regression by gender. Results: The overall RSB prevalence was 9.5%, being higher among men ( P < 0.001). Factors associated with RSB for both genders were young age (OR = 1.5), single status (men: OR = 7.1; women: OR = 6.4), homosexual relations (men: OR = 2.0; women: OR = 3.2), low incomes (men: OR = 1.5; women: OR = 1.4), use of cannabis (men: OR = 1.4; women: OR = 3.0). Men-specific factors were history of STI (OR = 2.5) and alcohol drunkenness (OR = 2.2), and women-specific factors history of suicide attempt (OR = 1.6) and history of sexual assault (OR = 1.6). Conclusions: Confirming most of known determinants of RSB, this study also identified some specific risky patterns for whom preventive actions can be developed: multiusers of psychoactive substances, people living with low incomes, women having sex with women or presenting history of psychological vulnerability (suicide attempts, sexually harassed).