Trends in Sexual Risk Behavioral Responses among High School Students between Mississippi and the United States

2001 To 2019 YRBSS

Bibliographic Data

ID21354064
AuthorsCarolann Risley (0000-0001-9434-0185, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing,| School of Medicine, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Cancer Center and Research Institute, Jackson, MS, United States., corresponding author), Kimberly Douglas (0000-0003-1804-3239, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing, Jackson, MS.), Masoumeh Karimi (0000-0003-2455-0894, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing, Jackson, MS.), Jennifer Brumfield (University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences, Jackson, MS, United States.), Gordon Gartrell (0000-0002-4919-4251, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences, Jackson, MS, United States.), Rodolfo Vargas (Office of Health Data and Research, Mississippi State Department of Health, Jackson, MS, United States.), Lei Zhang (0000-0003-4889-6486, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing,| Professor, Data Science, John D. Bower School of Population Health,| Professor, Health Administration, School of Health Related Professions, Jackson, MS, United States.)
Year2023
Volume93
Issue6
Pages500-507
Publication date2023-06-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of School Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-4391 • E-ISSN: 1746-1561
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/josh.13311
PMID36973577
OpenAlexW4361191103
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited18

BACKGROUND: Early sexual reproductive health (SRH) education is linked to a reduction in risky sexual behaviors. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are rising at alarming rates. Risky sexual behaviors, including initiation of sex before age 13, having more than four sexual partners, and lack of use of condoms, increase the chance of infection and cancer. Informing students about the link between risky behaviors and cancer is vital to reduce morbidity and mortality. METHODS: A trend analysis of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) data between 2001 and 2019 was conducted. Results from four survey responses related to sexual risk behaviors among 9th to 12th grade in Mississippi students are compared with their US peers. RESULTS: Between 2001 and 2019, favorable declines in 3 out of 4 sexual risk behaviors were observed. Declining prevalence was reported for "ever had sexual intercourse," "age of sexual initiation at age 13 or younger," and "having 4 or more sexual partners in their lifetime" are promising. However, fewer students report using condoms. The adjusted prevalence rates for Mississippi students in all 4 measures were higher than the national responses. CONCLUSIONS: Our analysis supports the need for early skill-based sex education to promote health. States with increased behavioral risk among students should consider trends in data to improve education and policy.

Environmental health · Poison control · Population · Reproductive health · Risky sexual behavior · Sexual behavior · Sexual intercourse · Sexually active · Suicide prevention · Youth Risk Behavior Survey · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Clinical Psychology · Demography · Medicine · Psychology · Reproductive tract infections research · School Health and Nursing Education · Gerontology

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