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Tunthanathip S, Laeheem K. Predictive Factors of Safe Sexual Behaviors among Adolescents in Thailand. JHNM 2026; 36 (1) :1-8
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1- PhD Candidate of Human and Social Development, Department of Human and Social Development, School of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand.
2- Associate Professor, Department of Human and Social Development, School of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand. ,kasetchai.la@gmail.com, kasetchai.la@psu.ac.th
2- Associate Professor, Department of Human and Social Development, School of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand. ,
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Introduction: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in adolescents are one of the major public health problems. The incidence of STDs has gradually increased in Thailand, which can be related to risky sexual behaviors.
Objective: This study aimed to identify predictors of safe sexual behaviors among adolescents in Songkhla Province, Thailand.
Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey study, conducted on 255 school and college students aged 15-24 years in Southern Thailand from November 2022 to January 2023, who were selected using a convenience sampling method. An online questionnaire was used to collect data measuring safe sexual practice with three domains: Knowledge, attitude, and counseling about STDs. The collected data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation test and linear logistic regression analysis. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 18.05±1.19 years; 52.5% were female, and almost all were single. The knowledge score did not have a significant correlation with other variables, while scores of attitudes towards STD prevention (r=0.54, P=0.001) and attitudes towards correct condom use (r=0.55, P=0.001) had a positive and significant correlation with the score of counselling about STDs. The final multiple regression model showed that the predictors of safe sexual behaviors were: Attitude to STD patients score (β=2.24, 95% CI; 1.28%, 3.20%, P=0.001), counseling about STDs with healthcare personnel (β=2.75, 95% CI; 1.63%, 3.87%, P=0.001), and counseling about STD with social media (β=1.74, 95% CI; 0.76%, 2.73%, P=0.001). The adjusted R2 value was 0.501
Conclusion: To reduce the risks of STDs in Thai adolescents, the implementation of safe sexual practices is required by educating and counseling them about safe sexual behaviors via social media platforms or by healthcare personnel.
Objective: This study aimed to identify predictors of safe sexual behaviors among adolescents in Songkhla Province, Thailand.
Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey study, conducted on 255 school and college students aged 15-24 years in Southern Thailand from November 2022 to January 2023, who were selected using a convenience sampling method. An online questionnaire was used to collect data measuring safe sexual practice with three domains: Knowledge, attitude, and counseling about STDs. The collected data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation test and linear logistic regression analysis. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 18.05±1.19 years; 52.5% were female, and almost all were single. The knowledge score did not have a significant correlation with other variables, while scores of attitudes towards STD prevention (r=0.54, P=0.001) and attitudes towards correct condom use (r=0.55, P=0.001) had a positive and significant correlation with the score of counselling about STDs. The final multiple regression model showed that the predictors of safe sexual behaviors were: Attitude to STD patients score (β=2.24, 95% CI; 1.28%, 3.20%, P=0.001), counseling about STDs with healthcare personnel (β=2.75, 95% CI; 1.63%, 3.87%, P=0.001), and counseling about STD with social media (β=1.74, 95% CI; 0.76%, 2.73%, P=0.001). The adjusted R2 value was 0.501
Conclusion: To reduce the risks of STDs in Thai adolescents, the implementation of safe sexual practices is required by educating and counseling them about safe sexual behaviors via social media platforms or by healthcare personnel.
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Received: 2023/05/1 | Accepted: 2024/02/24 | Published: 2026/01/11
Received: 2023/05/1 | Accepted: 2024/02/24 | Published: 2026/01/11
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