Factors Associated with Early Sexual Onset and Delaying Sex in Rural Middle School Youth

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Examines results from a survey administered prior to a sexual health program aimed at rural middle school youth. Analyzes data from 6,799 students and the variables related to abstinence, sexual health knowledge, parental communication, intentions to abstain from sexual activity, and more. Discusses impacts of access to comprehensive and trauma-informed sex education.

Teresa M. Imburgia, Devon J. Hensel, Abby Hunt, et al.

Journal of Rural Health

10/2024

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Access · Children and youth · Families · Schools · Sexual and reproductive health · Trauma-informed care