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ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR AMONG RURAL THAI ADOLESCENTS REGARDING SEXUAL INTERCOURSE.

Arunrat Tangmunkongvorakul, Kriengkrai Srithanaviboonchai, Marisa Guptarak

    The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
    |October 16, 2015
    PubMed
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    Most rural Thai adolescents delay sexual intercourse, citing parental concerns and future marriage plans. Interventions should consider gender differences and adolescent input for effectiveness in northern Thailand.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Sociology
    • Adolescent Health

    Background:

    • Early sexual initiation is linked to adverse outcomes like unintended pregnancy and HIV.
    • Understanding adolescent sexual attitudes is crucial for targeted health interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine sexual attitudes and behaviors of rural Thai adolescents aged 16-20 in northern Thailand.
    • To identify differences between sexually experienced and inexperienced participants.
    • To explore reasons for delaying intercourse and future sexual plans among adolescents.

    Main Methods:

    • Cross-sectional study involving rural Thai adolescent students (16-20 years) in northern Thailand.
    • Data collected on sexual experience, attitudes, reasons for delay, future plans, and dating experiences.

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  • Analysis of differences based on gender, religion, ethnicity, and income.

    • Main Results:

    • Over 70% of participants had not engaged in sexual intercourse, yet one-third reported other sexual behaviors.
    • Significant demographic differences (gender, religion, ethnicity, income) existed between experienced and inexperienced groups.
    • Parental concerns were the primary reason for delaying intercourse; two-thirds planned to wait until marriage.

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescent sexual behavior is influenced by various factors including parental concerns and future aspirations.
    • Gender-specific interventions are necessary for rural northern Thailand, incorporating adolescent perspectives.
    • Future interventions should be co-designed with adolescents to effectively delay sexual initiation.