Indian Adolescent Sexuality: Sexual Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Among Urban Youth

Joshi, Priyanka D.

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“…The initiation of sexual activity is essential in the transition from adolescence to adulthood (Upchurch et al 1998). The nding of the study revealed that initiation of sexual activity is still early among adolescent boys (16 years) and young men (19 years) over the last decade in India indicating that premarital sexual behaviour is common among men and seems to be growing liberalism about sexuality among the youth (Joshi 2010). This is similar to the ndings from others studies conducted in various parts of India (Taraphdar et al 2009;Maheshwari et al 2017).…”

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“…Indian society, which has traditionally been associated with sexual liberalism and open depictions of sexuality in the art form. Kamasutra, which originated before the sixth century, was the rst text to consider sexual expression as a science (Joshi 2010). Despite even the ancient text of Indian theology recognizing the fundamental nature of adolescence and prescribing speci c codes of conduct for the phase, the concept of adolescence is comparatively new in contemporary India, and it is the youth that has found space in policy formulations.…”

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Transitions in Adolescent Boys and Young Men’s High-Risk Sexual Behaviour in India

Sharma

Vishwakarma

2020

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Background: The sexual behaviour of adolescents is of importance due to the engagement in risky sexual activity at a too early age, which may be associated with the adverse outcomes. The study aims to understand the transitions in adolescent boys and young men’s high-risk sexual behaviour in India using two rounds of Indian demographic health survey, NFHS-3 (2005-06) and NFHS-4 (2015-16). Methods: A total of 25,538 in NFHS-3 (2005-06) and 35,112 in NFHS-4 (2015-16) men were considered for the analysis. Men have been divided into two age groups as 15-19 years (adolescent) and 20-24 (young men) for comparison purposes. Descriptive and multivariate statistics have been used. Results: Overall, high-risk sexual behaviour has increased among adolescent boys (64% to 70%) and young men (18% to 27%) from 2005-06 to 2015-16. The trend of live-in relationship has increased among adolescent boys of rural areas (0.6% to 6.0%) as well as in urban areas (3.1% to 10.9%) over the last ten years. Adolescent boys having 10 th and above years of schooling (AOR=1.98; p<0.01), residing in urban areas (AOR=2.23; p<0.01), and belonging to the affluent class of households (AOR=1.41; p<0.05) were more likely to engage in high-risk sexual activity than the young men in India. The odds of high-risk sexual behaviour was higher among alcohol-using adolescent boys (AOR= 1.82; p<0.01) and young men (AOR=2.38; p<0.01) in 2015-16. Conclusions: The study concludes that early sexual debut, lower prevalence of condom use at first sexual experience, tendency of live-in-relationship, and alcohol consumption indicate the hazardous interconnection between such behaviours among adolescent boys over the last decade which put them at higher-risky sexual behaviour as compared to young men. Adolescent’ sexual behaviours have both short-term and long-term consequences, and interventions that focus on multiple domains of risk may be the most effective in helping to promote broad reproductive health among young adults.

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Transitions in Adolescent Boys and Young Men’s High-Risk Sexual Behaviour in India

Sharma

Vishwakarma

2020

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“…Teenagers and young adults may face many sexual and reproductive health risks stemming from early, unprotected, or forced sex (WHO 2012).The initiation of sexual activity is essential in the transition from adolescence to adulthood (Upchurch et al 1998). The finding of the study revealed that initiation of sexual activity is still early among adolescent boys (16 years) and young men (19 years) over the last decade in India indicated that premarital sexual behaviour is common among men and seems to be growing liberalism about sex among the youth(Joshi 2010). It may be due to the fact that adolescents of today have a similar thrust as previous generations.…”

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“…India has traditionally been a society associated with sexual liberalism and open depictions of sexuality in the art form. Kamasutra, which originated before the sixth century, was the first text to consider sexual expression as a science (Joshi 2010). Despite even the ancient text of Indian theology recognizing the fundamental nature of adolescence and prescribing specific codes of conduct for the phase, the concept of adolescence is comparatively new in contemporary India, and it is the youth that has found space in policy formulations.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Transitions in Adolescent Boys and Young Men’s High-Risk Sexual Behaviour in India

Sharma

Vishwakarma

2020

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Background: The study aims to understand the transitions in adolescent boys and young men’s high-risk sexual behaviour in India using two rounds of Indian demographic health survey, NFHS-3 (2005-06) and NFHS-4 (2015-16). Methods: A total of 25,538 in NFHS-3 (2005-06) and 35,112 in NFHS-4 (2015-16) men were considered for the analysis. Men have been divided into two age groups as 15-19 years (adolescent) and 20-24 (young men) for comparison purposes. Descriptive and multivariate statistics have been used.Results: A significant decline was observed in the proportion of adolescent boys (from 11% to 8%) and young men (from 44% to 38%) among those who ever had sexual intercourse during the last decade. Adolescent boys and young men living in rural areas have also developed live-in-relationship as men belonging to urban areas over the last ten years. Adolescent boys having 10th and above years of education, residing in urban areas and belonging to the affluent class of households were more likely to engage in high-risk sexual activity than the young men in India. Conclusions: Findings conclude that early sexual debut and multi-partner sexual behaviour among adolescent boys put them at higher-risky sexual behaviour as compared to young men. Adolescent’s’ sexual behaviours have both short-term and long-term consequences, and interventions that focus on multiple domains of risk may be the most effective in helping to promote broad reproductive health among young adults.

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“…10 Gender differences were reported in sexual attitudes and behavior reflecting more liberal attitudes and more frequent behaviors among male participants than females. 11 In a study conducted in China too, the males reflected more favorable attitude towards premarital sex. 12 Similarly, in a literature review conducted on sexual attitudes,it was found that permissive sexual attitudes in men was higher than in women 13 whereas conservative attitudes toward sexuality were reported to be more in women.…”

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A Gender Based Study of HIV/AIDS Related Knowledge and Sexual Attitudes in Students from Laddakh

Sood

2016

SAARC J. Tuber. Lung Dis. HIV/AIDS

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Introduction: A review of studies conducted on sexuality in India has revealed that premarital sex in youth is prevalent in 0-10 percent of women and 15-30 percent men and it is on rise. The young people indulge in risky behavior pattern such as infrequent or irregular contraceptive use. Youth is facing a significant risk of sexual health and lack in making informed sexual choice. The objective of this study is to explore the HIV/AIDS related knowledge and sexual attitudes held by young students from LaddakhMethodology: Systematic sampling was used to collect data from 100 Laddakhi students living in Jammu in the age range 18-29 years. The mean age of the sample was 22.28. Sexual Attitude Scale and HIV Related Knowledge Questionnaire were applied in this study.Results: The results of test indicate significant gender differences in sexual attitudes. The male Laddakhi students held more favorable attitude towards pre marital sex, polygamy and pornography than their female counterparts. In comparison to male participants, the young female participants reflected favorable attitude towards establishing same sex relationships. The participants in the study also hold misconceptions about HIV/AIDS.Conclusions: In addition to low level of awareness on HIV/AIDS, holding favorable sexual attitudes might result in involvement in risky sexual behavior. Organizing awareness campaigns at school level to focus the youth might be useful in curbing the potential involvement of young students in risky sexual behavior.SAARC J TUBER LUNG DIS HIV/AIDS, 2015; 12(1), Page: 14-19

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Indian Adolescent Sexuality: Sexual Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Among Urban Youth

Cited by 15 publications

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Transitions in Adolescent Boys and Young Men’s High-Risk Sexual Behaviour in India

Transitions in Adolescent Boys and Young Men’s High-Risk Sexual Behaviour in India

Transitions in Adolescent Boys and Young Men’s High-Risk Sexual Behaviour in India

A Gender Based Study of HIV/AIDS Related Knowledge and Sexual Attitudes in Students from Laddakh

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