Lori Ann Palen|Edward A. Smith|Linda L. Caldwell|Alan J. Flisher|Lisa Wegner|Tania Vergnani
Inconsistent Reports of Sexual Intercourse Among South African High School Students
Pennsylvania State University|Pennsylvania State University|Pennsylvania State University|University of Cape Town|University of Bergen|University of the Western Cape|University of the Western Cape
study aims describe patterns inconsistent reports sexual intercourse among sample south african adolescentsconsistency reported lifetime sexual intercourse assessed using five semiannual waves data odds ratios related inconsistent reporting demographic variables potential indicators general riskbehaviorspecific reliability problemsof sexually active participants sample nearly 40 reported virgins sexual activity reported earlier assessment inconsistent reporting could predicted gender race general indicators poor reliability inconsistent reporting gender birth year however individuals inconsistent reports sexual intercourse likely inconsistent reporters substance usethese results suggest researchers need undertake efforts deal specifically inconsistent risk behavior data may include modification data collection procedures use statistical methodologies account response inconsistencies