Early Initiation of Sexual Intercourse and Its Co-Occurrence with Other Health-Risk Behaviors in High School Students: The 1993 North Carolina Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

Parrillo, Anthony V.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ546680

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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Early Initiation of Sexual Intercourse and Its Co-Occurrence with Other Health-Risk Behaviors in High School Students: The 1993 North Carolina Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

Parrillo, Anthony V.; And Others

Journal of Health Education, v28 n2 p85-93 Mar-Apr 1997

This study examined relationships between high school students' early sexual intercourse and selected risky and preventive behaviors as a function of race and gender. North Carolina Youth Risk Behavior Survey data indicated that several health-risk behaviors significantly associated with early onset of sexual intercourse, with both racial and gender differences. (SM)

Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, At Risk Persons, Eating Habits, High School Students, Injuries, Physical Activity Level, Pregnancy, Racial Factors, Secondary Education, Sex Differences, Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Smoking, Student Behavior, Substance Abuse, Violence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: North Carolina

Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Youth Risk Behavior Survey

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