The Role of Peers on Adolescent Sexual Behavior in Indonesia | [Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences • 2021]

Author(s):

1. FITRIYANI BAHRIYAH: Faculty of Health Science, 'Aisyiyah University,West Ringroad Street, No.63, Mlangi, Gamping, Sleman District, Yogyakarta, 35453,Indonesia

2. YEKTI SATRIYANDARI: Faculty of Health Science, 'Aisyiyah University,West Ringroad Street, No.63, Mlangi, Gamping, Sleman District, Yogyakarta, 35453,Indonesia

Abstract:

Background: Teenagers are very vulnerable to sexual behavior that can have adverse health effects. Many factors influence sexual behavior that occurs in a teenage environment. Aim: This study aimed to determine the role of peers in adolescent sexual behavior in Indonesia. Method: This study applied secondary data from 2012 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) with a correlation design retrospective approach. The research sample was 10,131 adolescents in Indonesia; the sample was excluded according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The analysis used a chi-square test with a significance level of 5% and a 95% confidence level. Results: The results showed that the proportion of teenagers who were motivated to have sexual intercourse due to peer influence was 26.6%, there was a significant relationship between peers with adolescent sexual behavior (POR: 0,000, 5.33; 95% CI: 3.88-7.31). Conclusion: Peers had a significant correlation to adolescent sexual behavior in Indonesia

Page(s): 563-566

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Volume: 15, Issue: 2, Year: 2021

Keywords:

Adolescent , Sexual behavior , Peers

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