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Prevalence of pattern of risky behaviors for reproductive and sexual health among middle- and high-school students.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20549114     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This research aimed to establish the prevalence and factors associated with the pattern of risky behavior for reproductive and sexual health (PRBRSH) among secondary education students in Santa Marta, Colombia. A cross-sectional study was done. The PRBRSH was defined as having had two or more out of four possible risky sexual practices across the lifetime. Logistic regression was calculated to control for confounding variables. In total, 804 students reported lifetime sexual intercourse. PRBRSH was reported by 36.1% of the sample. Illegal substance use (OR=11.4), alcohol drinking (OR=2.5), being a middle-school student (OR=1.7) and middle or high socioeconomic status (1.4) were associated with PRBRSH. Around one out of three adolescent students is at high risk for HIV infection or unwanted pregnancy. Safe sex practices need to be promoted in this population.
Authors:
Adalberto Campo-Arias; Guillermo Augusto Ceballo; Edwin Herazo
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Revista latino-americana de enfermagem     Volume:  18     ISSN:  0104-1169     ISO Abbreviation:  Rev Lat Am Enfermagem     Publication Date:    2010 Mar-Apr
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-06-15     Completed Date:  2010-09-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9420934     Medline TA:  Rev Lat Am Enfermagem     Country:  Brazil    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  170-4     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
Instituto de Investigación del Comportamiento Humano, Bogotá, Colombia. campoarias@comportamientohumano.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Colombia
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Prevalence
Reproductive Medicine
Risk-Taking*
Sexuality*
Young Adult

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