ArticleBMC public health2025
A scoping review of factors associated with premarital sex-related risky sexual health behavior among adolescents in conservative societies based on the theory of planned behavior.
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- Ethical perceptions and uptake of sexual and reproductive health services among unmarried adolescents in Morogoro, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study.Research square · 2026Article
- Influenza vaccination intention among emergency medical service personnel: examining the role of health perception within the theory of planned behavior.BMC public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundPremarital sexual behavior among adolescents remains a sensitive public health concern in conservative societies, where cultural and religious norms strictly regulate sexuality. Despite these limitations, risky behaviors persist and are influenced by environmental, familial, and media factors.
objectiveThis review aimed to identify and synthesize factors related to premarital sexual behavior among adolescents in conservative societies using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a guiding framework.
methodsA scoping review was conducted according to The 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Scoping Review (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Relevant studies were identified in PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and EBSCOhost, focusing on adolescents aged 10-24 years in conservative settings. The data were analyzed thematically based on the following TPB components: attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.
resultsTwenty-three studies met our inclusion criteria. The factors influencing premarital sex include religiosity, peer pressure, exposure to pornography, parental supervision, and substance use. Religiosity and family communication act as protective factors, whereas exposure to pornography and peer influence increases risk.
conclusionPremarital sexual behavior among adolescents in conservative societies is shaped by individual attitudes, social norms, and perceived control. Culturally sensitive sex education programs, digital literacy, and family involvement are recommended to promote safer behaviors.
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