The socio-demographic patterning of sexual risk behaviour: a survey of young men in Finland and Estonia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among the youth are an increasing challenge for public health in Europe. This study provided estimates of men's (18-25 years) sexual risk behaviour and self-reported STIs and their socio-demographic patterning in Finland and Estonia; two countries that are geographically close, but have very different STI epidemics.

Method

Nationally representative cross-sectional population surveys with comparable survey questions were used. Data from self-administered questionnaires for 1765 men aged 18-25 years in Finland (85% of the age cohort was included in the sampling frame, 95% of the sample responded) and 748 in Estonia, with a response rate of 43% respectively, were analysed. Socio-demographic patterning of multiple partners, condo

SUBMITTER: Nikula M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2718888 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature