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Why Wait ‘til Marriage? The Determinants of Premarital Sex among Adolescents in a Country in Sub-Saharan Africa: Botswana |
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| Authors: | Bagele Chilisa Irene Mohiemang Kolentino Mpeta Tumane Malinga-Musamba Poloko Ntshwarang G Anita Heeren |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Educational Foundations , University of Botswana , Gaborone , Botswana;2. Department of Social Work , University of Botswana , Gaborone , Botswana;3. Department of Statistics , University of Fort Hare , Alice , South Africa |
| Abstract: | The purpose of the study was to describe the premarital sexual behaviors of Botswana adolescents and examine the factors associated with premarital sex intentions. An anonymous self-reported questionnaire was administered to 1,054 pupils ages 10 to 18 years in school and out of school. The findings indicate that the theory of planned behavior provides a model for developing interventions to reduce the risk behavior in regard to HIV/AIDS through premarital sex. The findings in the study indicate factors that influence adolescent intentions to engage in premarital sexual intercourse and the need to address these when designing effective interventions. |
| Keywords: | Adolescence sexual behavior HIV/AIDS theory of planned behavior premarital sex |