Factors associated with adverse sexual outcomes among college students

This study examined factors associated with adverse sexual outcomes among 24,963, 18-24 year old undergraduate college students participating in the Spring, 2004 National College Health Assessment Survey. Alcohol use, mental health problems, and higher rates of perceived peer sexual activity were as...

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Published in:American journal of health studies 2010-09, Vol.25 (4), p.176
Main Authors: Scholly, Kristen, Katz, Alan R, Cole, Darnell, Heck, Ronald H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College students
Disease transmission
Health aspects
Mental health
Sexual behavior
Surveys
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Summary:This study examined factors associated with adverse sexual outcomes among 24,963, 18-24 year old undergraduate college students participating in the Spring, 2004 National College Health Assessment Survey. Alcohol use, mental health problems, and higher rates of perceived peer sexual activity were associated with increased odds of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy. In contrast, living on campus reduced students' odds for STI acquisition, and high grade point average was associated with reduced odds for unintended pregnancies. Results suggest that factors associated with college students' sexual health behaviors are complex and often interrelated and deserve further and more in-depth study.
ISSN:1090-0500
1945-4511