Predictors for Sexual Intercourse Experience among Runaway Female At-Risk Adolescents

This study attempted to provide basic data for creating a program to help promote safe sexual behavior among runaway female at-risk adolescents by identifying factors related to the sexual experiences. This study conducted a logistic regression analysis using data regarding 182 female at-risk adolescents, which were sourced from the 2016 survey of Korean adolescents’ contact with media usage and harmful environment. This study showed that adolescents’ age, smoking, and harmful environments are associated with the occurrence of sexual activity among at-risk female adolescents. One significant outcome of this study was the identification of harmful environmental factors and their impact on sexual behavior. Since smoking and sex-related problems among adolescents can act as risk factors for adult sexual health in the future, schools should institute direct and indirect channels for assessing sex-related problems among runaway female at-risk adolescents and establishing proactive and preventive measures for promoting their sexual health. In addition, a social cooperation system should be established in order to assess, and mediate within, the environments around schools in order to minimize adolescents’ exposure to harmful environments.

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Predictors of Runaway Behavior Among At-Risk Youth

The Journal of School Nursing ◽

10.1177/1059840519849477 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 36 (4) ◽

pp. 283-292

Author(s):

So-Hyun Moon ◽

Hyung-Ran Kim ◽

Miok Kim

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Violence Prevention ◽

Family Relationships ◽

School Nurses ◽

At Risk Youth ◽

Educational Strategies ◽

Media Usage ◽

Korean Adolescents ◽

Factors Associated ◽

At Risk Adolescents

This study examines the factors influencing runaway experiences among at-risk youth. Using the data of 1,743 at-risk youth from the 2016 survey of Korean adolescents’ contact with media usage and harmful environment, a logistic regression analysis was conducted. This study shows that factors associated with the adolescents’ experiences of family relationships, violence victimization, and harmful environment influence the occurrence of runaway behavior in at-risk adolescents. A significant outcome of this study is the identification of a harmful environment as a factor affecting runaway behavior. The factors identified need to be considered in the development of prevention programs targeting runway behavior among at-risk youth. School nurses are uniquely positioned to review and revise educational strategies to raise adolescents’ awareness regarding the effects of harmful environments and to promote violence prevention. This framework provides school nurses with systematic methods for early identification and management of risk factors among at-risk youth runway behavior.

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Sexting and Sexual Behavior in At-Risk Adolescents

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.2013-1157d ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 133 (2) ◽

pp. X14-X14

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Sexual Behavior ◽

At Risk Adolescents

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Association information sources of reproductive health with sexual behavior of adolescents in Indonesia

International Journal of Health Science and Technology ◽

10.31101/ijhst.v1i3.1214 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 68-74

Author(s):

Mur Octaviani ◽

Dewi Rokhanawati

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Health Information ◽

Information Sources ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Using Data ◽

Health Information Sources

30% of female adolescents reported their first sexual intercourse at under the age of 15 years old on the grounds of being forced by their partners and 49% of female adolescents could not reject their partner's invitation. The lack of reproductive health information sources is a continuity issue that affects the health status of adolescents. Those who get reproductive health information from the surrounding environment with the same age group and have similar dating experience may increase the risk of misinformation. This research aims to know correlation between the information sources of reproductive health and sexual behavior of adolescents in Indonesia. This quantitative study used cross sectional approach, using data analysis of Indonesian Adolescent Reproductive Health Survey Year 2012 (10,980 men and 8,902 women). The data analysis used Chi Square. It shown with the value of x2 (30,511) with the significance value (p = 0,000 <0,05) and 95% CI. There is a correlation between the information sources of reproductive health and sexual behavior of adolescents in Indonesia. The assessment of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) on planning of WA Gateway based on Android application as Information Center and Adolescent Counseling can be the formulation of health policy with interactive learning media for adolescents.

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