Association between social media use and adolescents' sexual behaviours: a cross-sectional study among high school students in Drobo, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The advent of social media over the years significantly influences the sexual choices of adolescents. Ensuring the appropriate use of these platforms is key to developing positive attitudes towards sex-related subjects. Yet, evidence of the effect of social media on the sexual behaviours of adolescents is scarce. This study examined the association between social media use and adolescents' sexual behaviours in Ghana.

Methods

This was an institutional-based cross-sectional study involving 401 adolescents selected from 1 Senior High and 5 Junior High Schools in Drobo, Jaman South Municipality, Ghana. Using a structured questionnaire, data on social media and adolescent sexual behaviours were collected and binary logistic regression was employed to examine the associ

SUBMITTER: Gyane CO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11809044 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature