Analysis of risky sexual behaviors in young peruvians

Calizaya-Lopez J.; Ancco-Valdivia M.; Apaza-López W.R.; Carrillo-Clavitea G.S.; Huacallo-Vilca E.A.; Rafael A.L.H.; Carita-Choquecahua A.; Trujillo-Vera C.; Barreda-Coaquira E.H.; Cervantes-Rivera R. · Environment and Social Psychology (2025) · DOI: 10.59429/esp.v10i5.3725

Resumen

Risky sexual behaviors (RSB) are associated with a lack of sex education, misinformation, and contexts of social vulnerability. The level of risky sexual behaviors in young Peruvians was analyzed according to their sociodemographic variables. The study was descriptive, quantitative and cross-sectional, involving 2064 young people obtaining sociodemographic information, and a validated instrument was used to assess risky sexual behaviors. Non-parametric statistical analyses were performed for data comparison. A high level of RSB (69.3%), sex with a condom was found at a low level (67.9%), sex without a condom at a high level (89%), sex under the effect of substances at a high level (87.5%) and in the casual sex dimension at a high level (88.3%). Likewise, RSB, according to the sociodemographic variables, presented statistically significant differences. It is concluded that substances such as alcohol and/or drugs may be associated with decreased self-control and greater participation in RSB, such as an increased probability of contracting sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa