Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of premarital sex among bedsit-living students in Hue City, Vietnam

Abstract

The study aimed to explore knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of premarital sex and its associated factors among bedsit-living students. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Hue city, Vietnam in 2015. Multi-stage cluster sampling was used to recruit students. Data were collected by using a self-administered questionnaire at participant's room. A total of 730 students (men/women: 44.2%/55.8%, mean age: 20.9 years) were enrolled. Prevalence of premarital sex was 11.9% with an average age of first sexual intercourse at 19.8 ± 2.2 years. For premarital sex, 13.3 to 19.5% students did not have enough knowledge of reproductive health and safe sex, 34.1% agreed on different situations. Male students accepted premarital sex more than female students did (45.8% vs. 24.8%, p < 0.001,  2). Gender, age group, marital status, knowledge of consequences of premarital sex and knowledge of STDs prevention were associated with attitude and practice of premarital sex (p < 0.05,  2). The prevalence of premarital sex was comparable with recent domestic and regional data, yet implied an increased trend. Up to one-fifth of students were not equipped with enough knowledge of safe sex, therefore, reproductive and sexual health education for bedsit-living students should be reinforced.

Female migrant workers' attitudes toward premarital sex in Binh Duong Province

“…We believe it is crucial to emphasize RH/sexual health skills and knowledge as a direct indicator of the educational aspect in the impact on FMWs' attitudes and behaviors regarding PS. Similar results are presented in some studies by Nguyen et al (2019); Yip et al (2013); Joshi & Chauhan (2011).…”

Determinan Perilaku Hubungan Seks Pranikah Remaja di SMK Mekanik Cibinong

“…Persentase yang lebih tinggi juga diperoleh pada beberapa penelitian di Indonesia, seperti penelitian pada siswa SMK Farmasi di Tegal sebesar 52,2 persen remaja sudah berperilaku seks bebas (12) , dan pada remaja di SMAN Indralaya Utara di Kota Sumatera Selatan sebesar 32,7 persen berperilaku seksual pranikah berisiko (11) . (14) serta di Indonesia, penelitian pada remaja SMK Farmasi di Tegal dan SMAN Indralaya Utara juga memperoleh hasil serupa yaitu ada hubungan antara pengetahuan remaja dengan perilaku seks pranikah (p value < 0,05) (11,12) . Perkembangan intelegensia pada masa remaja mengalami rasa ingin tahu yang tinggi dan tertantang untuk melakukan hal-hal baru, bimbingan pengetahuan tentang pentingnya abstinensi sangatlah penting agar remaja dapat mempertimbangkannya sebelum bertindak.…”

“…Variabel lain dalam penelitian ini yang memiliki hubungan dengan perilaku hubungan seks pranikah pada remaja adalah variabel sikap Vietnam dengan p value < 0,05 (14) . Sikap merupakan faktor lain yang dapat menguatkan faktor internal seseorang dalam berperilaku, termasuk dalam hal perilaku seksual pranikah pada remaja.…”