Socio-Demographic, Health and Lifestyle Factors Influencing Age of Sexual Initiation among Adolescents
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15512502 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lorraine Burke (0000-0001-8968-0193, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway, corresponding author), Saoirse Nic Gabhainn (0000-0002-5717-076X, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway), Colette Kelly (0000-0001-7598-0160, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1851-1851 |
| Publication date | 2018-08-27 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph15091851 |
| PMID | 30150572 |
| OpenAlex | W2889488828 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 53 |
Behavioural and developmental factors mean that adolescents who initiate sexual intercourse early may be at an increased risk of adverse sexual health outcomes at the time of first sex and later in life. In an Irish context, there is insufficient knowledge about the specific correlates of early sexual initiation. This research explores relationships between contextual socio-demographic, health and lifestyle factors and the timing of first sexual intercourse among 15−17-year-olds in Ireland. Multiple regression analysis was carried out in conjunction with Multiple Imputation using data collected through the 2014 Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children Ireland study on a sample of 879 sexually active adolescents. The socio-demographic and lifestyle factors measured were a stronger predictor of age of sexual initiation among girls than boys. Risk behaviour initiation was significantly related to age of sexual initiation for adolescents, while alcohol use/drunkenness and unhealthy food consumption was significant among girls only. Family support and number of male friends were significant predictors for boys only. The study highlights the need for holistic approaches to sexual health promotion and provides a foundation for the development of alternative strategies and policies aimed at reducing negative health, well-being, educational and economic outcomes
Environmental health · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Child Abuse and Trauma · Demography · Medicine · Psychology · Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |