Relief Society of Tigray (REST), Reproductive Health & nutrition division,
Mekelle, Tigray
Ethiopia
Research Article
Magnitude and Predictors of Early Sexual Debut among High and Preparatory School Students in Northern Ethiopia: A School-based Crosssectional Study
Author(s): Assefa Ayalew, Kidan Abreha, Ashenafi Shumey and Keste BerhaneAssefa Ayalew, Kidan Abreha, Ashenafi Shumey and Keste Berhane
Introduction:
Risk-taking provides young people with a chance to test their skills and abilities and the opportunity for self-discovery. Some risks, such as early or unprotected sex, pregnancy, and abortion, can have harmful and long-lasting effects on a teen’s health and well-being. Despite this, adolescent sexual health remains neglected, marginalized, and ignored in many countries. The purpose of this study was to assess the magnitude & factors associated with early sexual debut of high and preparatory school students in Shire-Endasellassie town, Tigray region, from March to June 2013.
Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 550 high and preparatory school students in Shire-Endasellassie town. Two-stage cluster sampling was used to select participating classes from preparatory and high schools. A.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2380-5439.1000151
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