Condom Use and Bullying Among Thai Adolescents
Author Information
Author(s): Omid Dadras
Primary Institution: University of Bergen
Hypothesis
Bullying victimization can be associated with a reduced likelihood of condom use during the last sexual encounter among Thai adolescents.
Conclusion
The study found that bullying victimization at school significantly decreases the likelihood of condom use among Thai adolescents.
Supporting Evidence
- 416 out of 902 sexually active participants reported using condoms in their last sex.
- Older adolescents (>14 years) were more likely to use condoms compared to younger ones.
- Adolescents who experienced bullying at school had a significantly lower rate of condom use.
Takeaway
If kids are bullied at school, they might not use condoms when they have sex, which can be dangerous.
Methodology
The study used secondary analysis of the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) 2021, focusing on sexually active students in grades 7-12 in Thailand.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data could lead to recall and social desirability bias.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may introduce biases, and focused only on school-going adolescents, potentially overlooking out-of-school youth.
Participant Demographics
Participants were school-going adolescents in grades 7-12, aged 13-17 years, from Thailand.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.39
Confidence Interval
0.18–0.86
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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