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Alcohol abuse and other factors associated with risky sexual behaviors among adolescent students from the poorest areas in Costa Rica

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  • Diego Rios-Zertuche

    (Salud Mesoamérica Initiative/Inter-American Development Bank)

  • Jose Cuchilla

    (University of California)

  • Paola Zúñiga-Brenes

    (Salud Mesoamérica Initiative/Inter-American Development Bank)

  • Bernardo Hernández

    (University of Washington)

  • Patricia Jara

    (Inter-American Development Bank)

  • Ali H. Mokdad

    (University of Washington)

  • Emma Iriarte

    (Salud Mesoamérica Initiative/Inter-American Development Bank)

Abstract

Objectives We applied the Integrative Model of Behavioral Prediction to analyze factors associated with risky sexual behaviors for adolescent students living in the poorest segments in Costa Rica. Methods We used data from a school-based knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors survey from the poorest districts of Costa Rica, collected for Salud Mesoamerica Initiative. We analyzed responses of 919 male and female students (12–19 years old) to determine factors associated with sexual intercourse and condom use. Results One of every four students reported being sexually active. Students that reported being sexually active were more likely to consume excessive alcohol (OR 3.04 [95 % CI 1.94–4.79]). While 88.0 % [95 % CI 73.5–95.1] of sexually active adolescents said they would use a condom the next time they have sex, only 53.1 % [95 % CI 39.3–66.5] reported condom use the last time. Non-condom-users felt purchasing condoms was uncomfortable (OR 0.34 [95 % CI 0.12–0.93]). Conclusions Poor adolescents in Costa Rica begin sexual activities early and undertake behaviors that increase their risk for unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. We found the urgent need to address alcohol abuse, and recognize gender differences in youth health programs.

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  • Diego Rios-Zertuche & Jose Cuchilla & Paola Zúñiga-Brenes & Bernardo Hernández & Patricia Jara & Ali H. Mokdad & Emma Iriarte, 2017. "Alcohol abuse and other factors associated with risky sexual behaviors among adolescent students from the poorest areas in Costa Rica," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 62(2), pages 271-282, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:62:y:2017:i:2:d:10.1007_s00038-016-0859-z
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-016-0859-z
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