How does the sexual, physical and mental health of young adults not in education, employment or training (NEET) compare to workers and students?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Syndemic theory highlights the potential for health problems to interact synergistically, compounding impact. Young adults not in education, employment or training (NEET) are more likely to experience disadvantage and poorer general health outcomes. However, there is little research on their sexual health, or the extent to which this clusters with mental and physical health outcomes.

Methods

Analysis of data from 16 to 24 year olds (1729 men, 2140 women) interviewed 2010-12 for Britain's third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles. Natsal-3 is a national probability sample survey using computer-assisted personal interviewing with computer-assisted self-interviewing. Participants were classified as workers, students or NEET. We used multivariable logis

SUBMITTER: Tanton C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7908525 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature