The Effectiveness of Population Based Risk Reduction Programs and Services in Reducing Risky Sexual Behavior among Young People in Developing Countries

Risky sexual behavior of young people have a number of adverse consequences in the health, psychological and social dimension. Therefore, it is extremely important to undertake actions promoting proper sexual behaviors among young people and more conscious and responsible attitudes towards this sphere of life. In order for the introduced educational and preventive actions to be effective, it is necessary to precisely recognize the factors protecting from risky sexual behavior and the factors increasing the risk of such behaviors. The paper attempts to answer the question about the role of emotional intelligence of adolescents as a protective factor against risky sexual behavior. The first part outlines the problem of risky sexual behavior of adolescents - its types, sources and consequences. Next, the most important models of emotional intelligence are presented, and its relation to the effectiveness of functioning on different levels of life is discussed. Finally, the article describes the relations between emotional intelligence of adolescents and the tendency to engage in risky sexual behavior, referring to both psychological theories and empirical data.

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Risky sexual behavior and knowledge about sexually transmitted infections among the young people

Medicinski pregled ◽

10.2298/mpns1910265p ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 72 (9-10) ◽

pp. 265-271

Author(s):

Mladen Popov ◽

Sasa Vojinov ◽

Ivan Levakov ◽

Dragan Grbic ◽

Dimitrije Jeremic ◽

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Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Sexual Behavior ◽

High School Students ◽

Young People ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

Risky Sexual Behavior ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sexually Transmitted

Introduction. In recent years, there has been a growing global trend in the number of people with pathogens of sexually transmitted infections. There is a worldwide lack of data on the prevalence and incidence of sexually transmitted infections in the general population, especially among the high school students. Material and Methods. We conducted a cross sectional study on attitudes and knowledge of young people about sexually transmitted infections. The survey population included young people aged 14 to 20 years attending a high school in the city of Novi Sad. The data were collected through a questionnaire. Results. The percentage of students with signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted infections was higher among the students who did not use a condom during the last sexual intercourse compared to the students who used a condom. Conclusion. Young people engaging in risky sexual behavior showed better knowledge about sexually transmitted infections in comparison to young people who did not engage in risky sexual behavior.

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Contraception Knowledge And Risky Sexual Behavior In College Students

International Business & Economics Research Journal (IBER) ◽

10.19030/iber.v11i13.7456 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 11 (13) ◽

pp. 1519

Author(s):

Marta Yubero ◽

Elisa Larranaga

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Sexual Behavior ◽

Young People ◽

Sexual Behaviors ◽

Risky Sexual Behavior ◽

Basic Knowledge ◽

Sexual Relations ◽

Contraceptive Methods ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Lack Of Knowledge

Most research indicates that there is an early beginning of sexual relations among young people, a fact that makes them susceptible to risky practices as it is demonstrated by the growing percentage of unwanted pregnancies and the rate of IVES among youngsters under 18 years old. Information and education on sexual health are of relevant importance for the prevention of a risky sexual behavior among young people. In previous studies it has been demonstrated that there is a significant lack of knowledge regarding contraceptive methods too. The current work aims at learning about the sexual behaviors of young people as well as about the basic knowledge they should have about contraceptive methods so as to elaborate efficient intervention and prevention programs. The participants were between 17 and 23 years old. Their first sexual relations were at 16.5 years old, as an average, a figure that is coincident with that of other studies. 85% of the college students being surveyed had had complete sexual relations. Among them, a significant percentage had a risky sexual behavior. Regarding the knowledge they have of contraceptive methods, there is no significant difference between genders. There is lack of knowledge of essential aspects of this area.

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Sexual health, risky sexual behavior and condom use among adolescents young adults and older adults in Chiang Mai, Thailand: findings from a population based survey

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-017-3055-1 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish ◽

Sanhapan Thanamee ◽

Wichuda Jiraporncharoen ◽

Kanittha Thaikla ◽

Jessica McDonald ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Young Adults ◽

Sexual Behavior ◽

Sexual Health ◽

Condom Use ◽

Risky Sexual Behavior ◽

Population Based ◽

Chiang Mai ◽

Population Based Survey

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Assessment of knowledge of Novosibirsk students in the prevention of HIV infection and other STIs

Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii ◽

10.25208/vdv1142 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 96 (3) ◽

pp. 34-42

Author(s):

Aleksey A. Khryanin ◽

Tatyana A. Shpiks ◽

Maria V. Russkih ◽

Valentina K. Bocharova

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

Young People ◽

Hiv Infection ◽

Risky Sexual Behavior ◽

Negative Emotions ◽

Specialized Institutions ◽

Medical University ◽

High Degree ◽

Prevention Of Hiv

The article presents information about a survey of 394 students from medical university and non-specialized institutions in Novosibirsk, in order to analyze the level of awareness about risky sexual behavior and prevention of HIV infection and STIs. The obtained information indicates a lack of awareness among young people about HIV/STIs. Students showed low alertness about their own safety. There was revealed a high degree of communicative tolerance among students. It was established, that students have a sense of tolerance for the uncomfortable feelings of the partner during communication, and the lack of ability to hide their negative emotions about non-communicative qualities of the partner.

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