scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Timing of First Sexual Intercourse Among Young People in Nyanza, Kenya

2008 ◽  
Vol 34 (04) ◽  
pp. 177-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Yeboah Tenkorang ◽  
Eleanor Matick-Tyndale
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Factors Influencing

Researching Young People and Sex in Northern Ireland

2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk Schubotz ◽  
Bill Rolston ◽  
Audrey Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
The University ◽  
Sex Positive

This paper reports on the first substantive attempt to accomplish in Northern Ireland what has been done in a number of other societies: namely, the investigation of the sexual attitudes and lifestyles of young people. Co-managed by the Family Planning Association Northern Ireland and the University of Ulster, the three-year research project focused on young people in Northern Ireland aged 14–25 years. In this paper we present some baseline results from the survey, which took place from May 2000 to March 2002 and achieved a quota sample of 1,013 respondents. They include the following: 53.3% of all respondents reported that they had sexual intercourse. Condom use at first sex was reported by 64% of sexually active respondents, 27.4% said they used no contraception. Peer pressure to engage in sex was more prevalent among males than females. Young people in Northern Ireland regarded friends as their most important source of sex education. School was the second most important source, but most respondents wanted more sex education in school. Beyond these baseline data, the findings of the research allow for an informed discussion of a number of key issues of concern regarding young people's sexual health, including the timing and circumstances of first sexual intercourse, and issues arising from sexual orientation. Finally, we suggest that an essential requirement for improved sexual health of young people would be to follow a more sex-positive approach, which encourages young people to discuss sexual matters openly with their peer and others.

scholarly journals Genetical, Environmental and Personality Factors Influencing the Age of First Sexual Intercourse in Twins

1977 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. G. Martin ◽  
L. J. Eaves ◽  
H. J. Eysenck
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Factors Influencing

SummaryA study of MZ and DZ twins suggests that cultural differences are less important than individual environmental experiences in determining the age of first sexual intercourse. Certain personality factors are found to be correlated with this trait and there is also evidence that genetical differences may predispose individuals to cross this threshold at an earlier or a later age.

Cultural Factors Affecting the Negotiation of First Sexual Intercourse among Latina Adolescent Mothers

1998 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela I. Erickson
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Adolescent Mothers ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Birth Rate ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Latina Adolescent Mothers ◽  
Adolescent Birth ◽  
First Time

In 1995, the Latina adolescent birth rate surpassed that of African Americans for the first time. This article investigates cultural and social factors affecting the initiation of sexual intercourse among Latina adolescent mothers in Los Angeles. The data are from life history interviews with forty young mothers and their partners conducted in 1994 to 1997. Results suggest that sexual intercourse is initiated within the context of the couple's developing relationship, and that the course of relationships is highly scripted. Men pressure for sex and women resist. Women should be ignorant about sex, but control access to intercourse. Sex is never discussed. Thus, it is unexpected, and contraception other than withdrawal is not used. This script places young Latinas at enormous risk for pregnancy and STDs.

scholarly journals Unhealthy life habits associated with self-induced vomiting and laxative misuse in Brazilian adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Luiza Gomes de Souza ◽  
Alexandre Aparecido de Almeida ◽  
Priscilla Rayanne E. Silva Noll ◽  
Matias Noll
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Educational History ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Psychosocial Disorders ◽  
Life Habits ◽  
Physical Changes

AbstractAdolescence is a stage in life characterized by important social, cognitive, and physical changes. Adolescents are vulnerable to various psychosocial disorders, including eating disorders. We aimed to investigate the association between unhealthy habits, sociodemographic characteristics, and the practice of self-induced vomiting or laxative misuse in a representative sample of Brazilian adolescent girls and boys. Data from 102,072 students who participated in the National Adolescent School-based Health Survey were analyzed using the dependent variable: presence or absence of self-induced vomiting and/or laxative misuse; independent variables: consumption of unhealthy and high-calorie food items, age during first sexual intercourse, and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and/or illicit drugs. Associations between exposure and outcome were estimated using Poisson’s regression models stratified by sex, and including region, school, age group, and mother's educational history as adjustment variables. Eating ultra-processed foods and age during first sexual intercourse were associated with self-induced vomiting and laxative misuse only for girls; all other variables (consuming unhealthy foods and using legal or illicit substances) were associated with these behaviors for both sexes after applying adjustment variables. Early interventions focusing on changing unhealthy behaviors may prevent development of eating disorders in adolescents. Our findings demonstrate a strong association of many unhealthy habits with laxative misuse and self-induced vomiting practices in Brazilian adolescents.

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