Trends and Correlates of Age-Disparate Sexual Partnerships in the United States: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. Issue 1 (January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: White, Jodie L.; Patel, Eshan U.; Grabowski, Mary Kate; Petersen, Molly R.; Gaydos, Charlotte A.; Quinn, Thomas C.; Tobian, Aaron A.R.
• Is Part Of: Sexually transmitted diseases. Volume 49:Issue 1(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-01
• Subjects: Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 616.951005
• DOI: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000001529
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0148-5717

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: This national survey demonstrates age-disparate (≥5 years; AD-5) sexual partnerships remain common among males and females aged 20 to 29 years in the United States (2005–2016). Females reported more older AD-5 partners, and males reported more younger AD-5 partners. Having AD-5 partners was associated with greater lifetime and recent number of sexual partners. Abstract : A national survey of 20- to 29-year-olds in the United States found that sexual partnerships with a ≥5-year age difference between partners remain common and associated with other sexual behaviors.Supplemental digital content is available in the text.