Rob Stephenson
Community Influences on Young People's Sexual Behavior in 3 African Countries
Emory University
objectives examined role communitylevel factors reporting risky sexual behaviors among young people aged 15 24 years 3 african countries varying hiv prevalence rates methods analyzed demographic health survey data burkina faso ghana zambia period 2001 2003 identify individual household community factors associated reports risky sexual behaviors results mechanisms community environment shaped sexual behaviors varied among young men young women community demographic profiles associated reports risky sexual behavior among young women influential shaping behavior young men prevailing economic conditions behaviors attitudes adults community strong influences young peoples sexual behaviors conclusions results provide strong support focus communitylevel influences intervention point behavioral change interventions however recognize specific cultural settings different pathways community shape sexual behaviors young men women