Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-2008

Subjects

Sexually transmitted diseases -- United States, Teenagers -- Diseases, Teenagers -- Sexual behavior, National Survey of Family Growth (U.S.), Minority teenagers -- Sexual activity, Minority teenagers -- Diseases

Abstract

This analysis explores incidence rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among minority group teenagers (aged 15-19) and adults aged 20-34 in the United States. The primary research question is aimed at whether or not the early onset of sexual activity is directly related to the incidence of STI transmission among Americans. Discussion is given to the current literature with respect to the most recent trends in STIs as well as some historical background on classifications. Also examined are the differing impacts observed for those who are affected by bacterial infections (young minorities) and those who are affected by viral infections (majority group members with higher levels of education). The National Survey of Family Growth, Cycle 6, 2002 was used to obtain descriptive results presented in the form of tabular representations and logistic regressions that model the likelihood of contracting an STI for both teens and adults.

Description

Originally presented at the Annual Population Association of America Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 2008.

Dr. Garcia was affiliated with Texas A & M University at the time of writing.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/17627

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