<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The aim of this study was to identify family factors determining risk sexual behavior among students aged 12- 18 in Veliko Turnovo region. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2014. Three hundred and ten students were included in a representative sample of students attending seven schools in Veliko Turnovo region. The respondents filled in a self-administered questionnaire, designed to collect data on family interactions, acts of sexual coercion, parental social status and their influence on the sexual behavior of the students. Data were processed using SPSS.v.19. Parametric and non-parametric statistical methods were applied. About one-fifth of the students were nurtured in incomplete families. History of a sexually transmitted diseases correlated with type of family (p&lt;0.05). Poorer family interactions (rare family dinners and no conversations about sex) determined acts of risk sexual behavior - accidental contraceptive use during sex and postponing an obstetric examination (p&lt;0.05). Students reporting sexual coercion had also had frequent casual sexual intercourse (p&lt;0.05). Identifying family factors is of essential importance in planning effective sexual health education at school.</p></abstract>

The aim of this study was to identify family factors determining risk sexual behavior among students aged 12- 18 in Veliko Turnovo region. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2014. Three hundred and ten students were included in a representative sample of students attending seven schools in Veliko Turnovo region. The respondents filled in a self-administered questionnaire, designed to collect data on family interactions, acts of sexual coercion, parental social status and their influence on the sexual behavior of the students. Data were processed using SPSS.v.19. Parametric and non-parametric statistical methods were applied. About one-fifth of the students were nurtured in incomplete families. History of a sexually transmitted diseases correlated with type of family (p<0.05). Poorer family interactions (rare family dinners and no conversations about sex) determined acts of risk sexual behavior - accidental contraceptive use during sex and postponing an obstetric examination (p<0.05). Students reporting sexual coercion had also had frequent casual sexual intercourse (p<0.05). Identifying family factors is of essential importance in planning effective sexual health education at school.

Family Factors and Risk Sexual Behaviour in Students Aged 12-18

Department of Social and Preventive Medicine,Medical University – Pleven

MDHAT “Dr Stefan Cherkezov”, Veliko Turnovo

Department of Language and Specialized Training, Medical University – Pleven

Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Research

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The aim of this study was to identify family factors determining risk sexual behavior among students aged 12- 18 in Veliko Turnovo region. A cross-sectional...

Family Factors and Risk Sexual Behaviour in Students Aged 12-18

Published Online: Dec 10, 2015

Page range: 31 - 36

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jbcr-2015-0122

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