Starke K, Visser A P
Patient Educ Couns. 1994 Jul;23(3):217-26. doi: 10.1016/0738-3991(94)90037-x.
Social factors may influence sexual health and its related behaviour. The political changes in East Germany have revealed a positive attitude towards sexuality and the use of family planning methods. A study on sexual behaviour and the use of contraceptives was undertaken recently, at the end of the old regime and the beginning of the new one. The survey was performed among 3103 male and female respondents (pupils, students and workers) of between 16 and 48 years of age. The results show a decreased number of stable partner relationships among young people, however, love and sexuality are considered to be central values. Before the age of 19 years, the majority of girls (80%) and boys (68%) had had sexual intercourse for the first time, a rate which has not changed during the last decade. There is a tendency to postpone having a first child. Modern contraception is widely accepted and used. There is a growing number of condom users, however, the pill is still the most popular method. Family planning is much more advanced than in the other countries of Eastern Europe. Sex education and counselling should sustain this situation.
社会因素可能会影响性健康及其相关行为。东德的政治变革显示出对性及计划生育方法使用的积极态度。最近，在旧政权末期和新政权初期开展了一项关于性行为和避孕措施使用情况的研究。该调查在3103名年龄在16至48岁之间的男性和女性受访者（学生和工人）中进行。结果显示，年轻人中稳定伴侣关系的数量有所减少，然而，爱情和性被视为核心价值观。19岁之前，大多数女孩（80%）和男孩（68%）首次发生性行为，这一比例在过去十年中没有变化。有推迟生育头胎的趋势。现代避孕方法被广泛接受和使用。使用避孕套的人数在增加，然而，避孕药仍然是最受欢迎的方法。计划生育比东欧其他国家更为先进。性教育和咨询应维持这种状况。
