| Factors associated with the onset of sexual activity among Greek high school students. | |
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PMID: 20863258 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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OBJECTIVE: To record variables of the sexual behaviour of high school students in Northern Greece and to investigate factors associated with the onset of sexual activity. METHODS: A questionnaire (Centers of Disease Control /Prevention) adapted to national characteristics, was distributed to students from a representative sample of 11 high schools (7 public, 2 private, 2 vocational). A total of 523 students (1st, 2nd, 3rd grade) completed the questionnaire. Frequencies of certain sexual behaviours were estimated and multivariable logistic regression models were used to evaluate correlates of the onset of sexual activity. RESULTS: Onset of sexual activity was reported by 48% of adolescents, half of whom stated this had occurred by the age of 15. At last sexual intercourse 76% had used a condom and 21% no contraception at all. Initiation of sexual activity was influenced by gender, age, type of school and smoking. Boys, students attending vocational high schools and smokers were significantly more likely to have been sexually active. CONCLUSIONS: Sexually-related behaviours among Greek high school students are quite frequent; they should be regularly registered. Sexual education programmes specifically designed for youths must be implemented. |
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Magdalini Patseadou; Assimina Galli-Tsinopoulou; Dimitrios G Goulis; Malamatenia Arvanitidou |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
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Title: The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care : the official journal of the European Society of Contraception Volume: 15 ISSN: 1473-0782 ISO Abbreviation: Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
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Created Date: 2010-09-24 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9712127 Medline TA: Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 357-66 Citation Subset: IM |
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4th Department of Paediatrics, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece. |
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