Citation
Lyons, Heidi Ann (2017). Heterosexual Casual Sex and STI Diagnosis: A Latent Class Analysis.
International Journal of Sexual Health. vol. 29 (1) pp. 32-47
Abstract
Casual sex is common during the emerging adult life course stage, but little research has taken a person-centered approach to investigate if casual sexual behavior influences STI rates. Using a nationally representative sample and latent class analysis, results showed three distinctive latent classes. Abstainers were the least likely to have an STI, followed by the casual sex experienced, and then the casual sex risk-takers. Once other covariates were included in the model, there was no significant difference between the abstainers and casual sex experienced classes. These results highlight the need for future research to include diverse samples of emerging adults.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19317611.2016.1210711Keyword(s)
Casual Sex
Reference Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
International Journal of Sexual Health
Author(s)
Lyons, Heidi Ann
Year Published
2017
Volume Number
29
Issue Number
1
Pages
32-47
Edition
October 5, 2016
ISSN/ISBN
1931-7611
DOI
10.1080/19317611.2016.1210711
NIHMSID
NIHMS900774
Reference ID
7080
