ArticleCroatian medical journal2011
Changes in human immunodeficiency virus and sexually transmitted infections-related sexual risk taking among young Croatian adults: 2005 and 2010 population-based surveys.
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- The Role of Mental Health and Delinquent Behaviors in the Cycle of Sexual Violence Among Croatian Adolescents: A Longitudinal Exploration with Replication.Archives of sexual behavior · 2023Article
- Changes in sexually transmitted infections-related sexual risk-taking among young Croatian adults: a 2005-2021 three-wave population-based study.Croatian medical journal · 2023Article
- Knowledge about and prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in a population-based sample of emerging Croatian adults.PloS one · 2023Article
- Self-reported HPV vaccination status and HPV vaccine hesitancy in a nationally representative sample of emerging adults in Croatia.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Are We Losing the Most Relevant Cases First? Selective Dropout in Two Longitudinal Studies of Adolescent Pornography Use.Archives of sexual behavior · 2021Article
- Correlates of Adolescent Ambiguity in Defining their Experience of Sexual Victimization in Two Large-Scale Croatian Samples.Journal of child & adolescent trauma · 2019Article
- Parenting, Communication about Sexuality, and the Development of Adolescent Womens' Sexual Agency: A Longitudinal Assessment.Journal of youth and adolescence · 2018Article
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Abstract
aimTo determine changes in sexual behaviors and other relevant characteristics related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) risks among young Croatian adults.
methodWe surveyed adults aged 18-24 in 2005 (n=1092) and 18-25 in 2010 (n=1005). Both samples were probabilistic and stratified by county, settlement size, age, and gender. The samples were non-matched. Trained interviewers conducted structured face-to-face interviews in participants' households. The part of the questionnaire assessing sensitive information was self-administered.
resultsA majority of participants at both survey points (85.2%-86.2%) were sexually active. Median age at sexual debut (17 years) remained unchanged. Lifetime number of sexual partners was also stable. More women than men reported only one lifetime sexual partner. The prevalence of condom use at first intercourse increased (from 62.6 to 70%, P=0.002), while the prevalence of condom use at most recent sexual intercourse remained stable (54% in 2005 and 54.7% in 2010). Consistent condom use also remained unchanged. Consistent condom use in the past year was reported by 19.2% participants in 2005 nad 20% in 2010.. At both survey points for both genders, consistent condom use was associated with age (odds ratio [OR] W2005=0.74, P=0.004; ORW2010=0.72, P<0.001; ORM2005=0.73, P<0.001; ORM2010=0.80,P=0.006), negative attitudes toward condom use (ORW2005=0.84, P=0.001; ORW2010=0.90, P=0.026; ORM2005=0.92, P=0.032; ORM2010=0.90, P=0.011)), and condom use at first intercourse (ORW2005=3.87, P<0.001; ORW2010=4.64, P<0.001; ORM2005=5.85, P<0.001; ORM2010=4.03, P<0.001). In the observed period, HIV/AIDS knowledge was stable.
conclusionRisky sexual practices remain common among young Croatian adults. Given the recently reported STI prevalence rates in this age cohort, introduction of school-based sex education that would focus on protective behavioral and communication skills seems to be of crucial epidemiological importance.
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