Sexual intercourse, age of initiation and contraception among adolescents in Ireland: findings from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Ireland study

Sexual intercourse, age of initiation and contraception among adolescents in Ireland: findings from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Ireland study

Abstract Background The need to tackle sexual health problems and promote positive sexual health has been acknowledged in Irish health policy. Young people’s sexual behaviour however remains under-researched with limited national data available. Methods This study presents the first nationally repre...

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Main Authors: Honor Young, Lorraine Burke, Saoirse Nic Gabhainn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Sexual behaviour
Ireland
Young people
Contraception
Sexual initiation
Early sex
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5217-z

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