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Adolescent sexual behaviour and its determinants: A hospital-based study
Nidhi Gupta1, Arifa Anwar1, Neha Varun1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jamia Hamdard, Delhi, India.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|February 3, 2021
Summary
This study found that 16.9% of unmarried adolescent females engaged in sexual activity, often with classmates. Home was the preferred location for these encounters, highlighting a need for adolescent sexual health awareness.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Sexual Health
- Reproductive Health
Background:
- Understanding adolescent sexual behavior is crucial for public health initiatives.
- Unmarried adolescent females represent a vulnerable population requiring specific attention regarding sexual health.
- Limited data exists on the sexual practices and attitudes of unmarried adolescent females in India.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of sexual activity among unmarried adolescent females.
- To investigate the sexual behaviors and attitudes towards sex in this demographic.
- To identify patterns in sexual activity, including preferred locations and routes of intercourse.
Main Methods:
- A prospective observational study was conducted over one year.
- Participants included unmarried females aged 10-19 years who provided informed consent.
- A pre-designed questionnaire assessed sexual behavior, with parental consent obtained for minors.
Main Results:
- Out of 165 participants, 16.9% reported sexual activity.
- Approximately 64% of sexually active participants engaged in intercourse with classmates.
- Home was the most frequent location for sexual activity, followed by hotels.
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of sexual activity among unmarried adolescent females in this study is lower than in Western countries, but may represent an underestimation.
- This study provides novel insights into the routes of intercourse, frequency, and preferred locations for sexual activity among adolescents.
- Findings underscore the importance of targeted sexual health education and interventions for unmarried adolescent females.
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