Age at first sex and adult mental health in Nicaragua

<b>Background</b>: Research suggests age at first sex, particularly early sexual debut, is associated with mental distress in adolescence. However, we know little about whether mental health deficits related to age at first sex last into adulthood, and whether this differs by gender, in...

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Main Authors: Jake J. Hays, Kammi K. Schmeer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research 2020-11-01
Series:Demographic Research
Online Access:https://www.demographic-research.org/articles/volume/43/44