Age at sexual debut: a determinant of multiple partnership among south african youth
African Journal of Reproductive Health
; 14(2): 47-54, 2010. tab
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ABSTRACT
Age at sexual debut is an important determinant of HIV infection. The paper investigates the effects of age at sexual debut on sexual behaviour among South African youth. Among 2 875 respondents who ever had sexual intercourse, 39% had early sexual debut (sexual debut at age 16 years and below). Males (44.6%) were significantly more likely than females (35.1%) to report early sexual debut (odds ratio (OR)=1.45, p-value <0.001). Multiple sexual partners are significantly more common among those that had early sexual debut (10.4% vs. 4.8%) than those who had late sexual debut, (OR=2.29, p-value<0.001). Those aged 15 to 19 years were 1.4 times more likely to report multiple partners compared to those aged 20 to 24 years. Delaying sexual debut is a strategy many national programmes are promoting. The results of this study provide additional arguments to support such initiatives and show the need to strengthen intervention targeting youth (Afr. J. Reprod. Health 2010; 14[2]47-54)
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Main subject:
Sexual Behavior
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South Africa
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Sexual Partners
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HIV Infections
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Adolescent
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Age Factors
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Coitus
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
African Journal of Reproductive Health
Year:
2010
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Article
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