Sexual wellbeing in early adolescence: a cross-sectional assessment among girls and boys in urban Indonesia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early adolescence (ages 10-14) is a critical period of physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, which affect sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Yet, little is known about positive or healthy aspects of sexuality development during this period of life, especially in South East Asia where sexual norms remain restrictive. The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence and correlates of sexual wellbeing among early adolescent girls and boys ages 10-14 years in Indonesia.

Methods

Data for this cross-sectional study were collected as part of the Global Early Adolescent Study via a school-based survey in three Indonesian urban sites in 2018 (N = 4309). We assessed the prevalence of multiple indicators of sexual wellbeing (e.g. SRHR k

SUBMITTER: Kagesten AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8290574 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature