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ArticleThe world journal of men's health2021

Analysis of Sexual Behaviors among Adults in Korea: Results from the "Korean National Survey on Sexual Consciousness".

Sun Tae Ahn, Jong Wook Kim, Hong Seok Park, Hyun Jung Kim, Heung Jae Park, Hyeong Sik Ahn, Sung Won Lee, Du Geon Moon

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Article in The world journal of men's health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Sun Tae AhnDepartment of Urology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1233-5951
Jong Wook KimDepartment of Urology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2228-0640
Hong Seok ParkDepartment of Urology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7287-2682
Hyun Jung KimDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2018-2385
Heung Jae ParkDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4000-2636
Hyeong Sik AhnDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2084-7466
Sung Won LeeDepartment of Urology, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6608-9050
Du Geon MoonDepartment of Urology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. dgmoon@korea.ac.kr.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9031-9845
Korea University · KRSungkyunkwan University · KR

Funding

National Social Life, Health and Aging Project (RMI)R01AG021487 · NIA · NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER · PI WAITE, LINDA J · 2003 to 2007
$12.2M
Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention 5R01 AG021487NIA NIH HHS R01 AG021487
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study aimed to understand the characteristics of sexual behaviors among Korean adults to facilitate the development of strategies and policies focused on sexual health in groups categorized by sociodemographic characteristics. MATERIALS AND

methodsA nationally representative probability sample of 2,500 individuals (1,273 men and 1,227 women) aged 18-69 years obtained using a stratified multiple-stage sampling method based on Statistics Korea (KOSTAT) participated in a cross-sectional online survey. The survey consisted of structured questionnaires comprising questions on demographic information, lifetime sexual behavior, and sexual behavior in the previous 12 months.

resultsThe mean age at first sexual intercourse was lower in men than in women (21.9±4.4 vs. 24.1±4.4 years, p=0.001). The overall prevalence rate of sexual events with casual partners within previous 12 months was 13.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 11.6%-14.5%). It was found to more commonly exist among lower age groups and men. The overall regular condom use rates with relationship partner and casual partner were 14.8% (95% CI, 13.2%-16.4%) and 39.6% (95% CI, 33.9%-45.3%), respectively. Condom use rate with casual partners among 20s and 30s men was 51.2%. Overall, only 10.4% of the respondents had received sexual education about sexually transmitted infections.

conclusionsThis study provided contemporary sexual behaviors in Korean adults, and identified socio-demographic factors that seem to influence sexual behaviors. Low condom use rates and low rate of receiving sexual education were concerns. The result of this study would be useful to health professionals to formulate policies and strategies related to sexual health.

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AdultsProbability sampleSexual behaviorSexual healthSouth Korea

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