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Article: Socio-economic Factors and Adolescent Sexual Activity and Behaviour in Nova Scotia
- Article from:
- Canadian Journal of Public Health
- Article date:
- July 1, 2005
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ABSTRACT
Purpose: Little is known about associations of adolescents' socio-economic status (SES) and their sexual activity and risk behaviours. This study examined these associations in Nova Scotia adolescents aged 15-19.
Methods: Students at four high schools in northern Nova Scotia completed surveys examining relationships of family SES factors and: 1) sexual activity (having had vaginal or anal intercourse, intercourse before age 15 (early intercourse)); and 2) risk behaviours (use of contraception/condoms, number of partners and unplanned intercourse after substance use).
Results: Of students present when the survey was administered, 2,135 (91%) responded. Almost half (49%) had had ...