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Sexual behavior in junior high school students

M D Benson1, E J Torpy

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|February 1, 1995
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Demographic factors like gender and pubertal status, not sex education or self-esteem, significantly predict early sexual activity in junior high students. Current prevention strategies may need reevaluation.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Understanding factors influencing adolescent sexual behavior is crucial for effective public health interventions.
  • Previous assumptions about the impact of sex education and self-esteem on early sexual activity require empirical investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between 14 demographic variables and the age of first intercourse among junior high school students in Chicago.
  • To identify key predictors of early sexual activity in an adolescent population.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous behavior survey, the noncognitive assessment survey, was administered to 976 students in grades 6-8 across nine Chicago junior high schools.
  • Two logistic regression models were employed to analyze the relationships between demographic variables and self-reported virginity loss.

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Main Results:

  • Gender, ethnic group, pubertal status, suicidal ideation, and number of siblings were significantly associated with virginity loss.
  • Adjusted odds ratios indicated strong associations for gender (13.3) and ethnic group (4.57).
  • Variables such as church attendance, religious affiliation, grade average, housing status, parental marital status, self-esteem, sex education knowledge, school attendance, and age showed no consistent relationship with early sexual activity.

Conclusions:

  • Findings challenge the efficacy of sex education knowledge and self-esteem level as primary determinants of adolescent sexual behavior.
  • The identified significant predictors of early sexual activity are not easily modifiable through standard interventions.
  • Current school-based programs aimed at reducing teen pregnancy and altering sexual behavior may require significant revision based on these results.