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Sexual behaviour in context: a global perspective.

Kaye Wellings1, Martine Collumbien, Emma Slaymaker

  • 1London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK. kaye.wellings@lshtm.ac.uk

Lancet (London, England)
|November 14, 2006
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Global sexual behavior varies significantly by region and sex. Interventions must address social and economic factors for effective sexual health promotion, as no single approach works universally.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Recent decades show increased research into sexual behavior and sexual health interventions.
  • Data from 59 countries offer a unique view of 21st-century sexual behavior patterns and their health implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze global sexual behavior data from 59 countries.
  • To identify regional and sex-based variations in sexual practices.
  • To explore the implications of these behaviors for sexual health interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Original analysis of available sexual behavior data from 59 countries.
  • Comparative analysis across different regions and sexes.
  • Examination of trends in sexual intercourse, partnership, and condom use.

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Main Results:

  • Substantial regional and sex-based diversity in sexual behavior observed.
  • Increased premarital sex due to later marriage, higher in developed nations and men.
  • Monogamy is dominant, but multiple partners more common in men and industrialized countries.
  • Condom use increased globally but remains low in many developing nations.

Conclusions:

  • Regional variations highlight social and economic determinants of sexual behavior.
  • Effective sexual health interventions require comprehensive, context-aware approaches.
  • Addressing broader social and structural factors is crucial alongside individual behavior change.