Association between the number of sexual partners and alcohol consumption among schoolchildren

Objective: To determine the association between the number of sexual partners and alcohol consumption in adolescents and young schoolchildren. Methods: The sample consisted of students from public schools aged 12–24 years who answered the Brazilian version of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey questionn...

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Main Authors: Rachel Mola, Rodrigo C. Araújo, Jéssica Vanessa B. Oliveira, Samara B. Cunha, Gabriely F.F. Souza, Luanda P. Ribeiro, Ana Carolina R. Pitangui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-03-01
Series:Jornal de Pediatria
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002175571630078X
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Summary:Objective: To determine the association between the number of sexual partners and alcohol consumption in adolescents and young schoolchildren. Methods: The sample consisted of students from public schools aged 12–24 years who answered the Brazilian version of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey questionnaire. The analysis was performed by multinomial logistic regression model. Results: 1275 students were analyzed. For females, having two to five partners was associated with age ≥15 years (OR 14.58) and maternal education up to incomplete high school or lower educational level (OR 3.37). No consumption of alcohol decreased the chances of having more partners by 96%. For males, the associated variables were: age ≥15 years (OR 18.15); having no religion (OR 3.55); age at first dose ≤14 years (OR 3.48). Binge drinking increases the chances of having a higher number of sexual partners. Conclusion: Regardless of the number of partners, binge drinking and age of alcohol consumption onset are risk factors for vulnerable sexual behavior. Resumo: Objetivo: Determinar a associação entre número de parceiros sexuais e consumo de bebida alcoólica em adolescentes e jovens escolares. Métodos: A amostra foi composta por estudantes da rede estadual com idade entre 12 e 24 anos, que responderam a versão brasileira do questionário Youth Risk Behavior Survey. A análise foi realizada por modelo de regressão logística multinomial. Resultados: Foram analisados 1.275 estudantes. Para o sexo feminino ter entre dois a cinco parceiros esteve associado com idade ≥15 anos (OR 14,58) e escolaridade materna com ensino médio incompleto ou inferior (OR 3,37). Não fazer uso de bebida alcoólica diminuiu em 96% as chances de ter maior número de parceiros. Para o sexo masculino as variáveis associadas foram: idade ≥15 anos (OR 18,15); ausência de religião (OR 3,55); idade da primeira dose ≤14 anos (OR 3,48). O envolvimento em bebedeira demonstrou mais chances de ter maior número de parceiros sexuais. Conclusão: Independente do número de parceiros, a bebedeira e a idade de iniciação alcoólica são fatores de risco para comportamento sexual vulnerável. Keywords: Adolescent, Binge drinking, Sexual behavior, Palavras-chave: Adolescente, Bebedeira, Comportamento sexual
ISSN:0021-7557