Vázquez-Rodríguez Eliza M, Vázquez-Rodríguez Carlos F, Ortega-Betancourt Nancy V, Perez Brian Gonzalez, Vázquez-Nava Francisco, Jaime Paz Avila
Faculty of Medicine, University of Veracruz, Minatitlán Campus, Minatitlán, Mexico.
Mexican Social Security Institute, Delegation South of Veracruz, Torreón, Mexico.
J Community Health. 2023 Apr;48(2):309-314. doi: 10.1007/s10900-022-01162-9. Epub 2022 Nov 21.
Early sexual activity has been associated with unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. In recent decades, the prevalence of early sexual activity and social media use has increased. However, the relationship between these variables has been little studied. Consequently, we examined the relationships of some factors present in the family and personal environment with early sexual activity in adolescents who use and do not use the WhatsApp and Facebook platforms. Through a cross-sectional study, data from 1328 adolescents aged 13 to 19 years were analyzed. Data collection was carried out using a self-administered questionnaire. Of the total participants, 35.7% reported early sexual activity, and 37.7% reported using social networks such as WhatsApp and Facebook. The mean age of onset of sexual activity was 15.59 ± 1.56 years. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed significant associations of not studying (adjusted OR 4.70; CI 95% 1.31-16.78), consuming alcohol (adjusted OR 3.71; CI 95% 2.44-5.65) and having parents who consumed alcoholic beverages in the home (adjusted OR 1.48; 95% CI 1.03-2.12) with ESA. In the family and personal environment, some factors favored early sexual activity in young people who used the WhatsApp and Facebook applications. This information should be used by authorities in the health and education sectors to strengthen preventive programs targeting health risk habits and behaviors in adolescents.
早期性活动与意外怀孕和性传播感染有关。近几十年来，早期性活动和社交媒体使用的普及率有所上升。然而，这些变量之间的关系鲜有研究。因此，我们研究了在使用和不使用WhatsApp及Facebook平台的青少年中，家庭和个人环境中的一些因素与早期性活动之间的关系。通过一项横断面研究，分析了1328名年龄在13至19岁之间青少年的数据。数据收集采用自填式问卷进行。在所有参与者中，35.7%报告有早期性活动，37.7%报告使用WhatsApp和Facebook等社交网络。性活动开始的平均年龄为15.59±1.56岁。多因素逻辑回归分析显示，不学习（调整后的比值比为4.70；95%置信区间为1.31 - 16.78）、饮酒（调整后的比值比为3.71；95%置信区间为2.44 - 5.65）以及家中父母饮酒（调整后的比值比为1.48；95%置信区间为1.03 - 2.12）与早期性活动显著相关。在家庭和个人环境中，一些因素促使使用WhatsApp和Facebook应用程序的年轻人出现早期性活动。卫生和教育部门的当局应利用这些信息来加强针对青少年健康风险习惯和行为的预防项目。
