Factors Associated with Sexual Intercourse Among African-Born Adolescents in Southern California

Abstract

Based on the theory of planned behavior the research aims were to: (a) ascertain how attitude, subjective norm, and perceived control predict intentions to engage in sexual intercourse among Black, African-born adolescents in Southern California; and (b) determine how behavioral beliefs, normative beliefs, and control beliefs predict attitude, subjective norm and perceived control. A questionnaire was developed based on focus group findings. One hundred and thirty-five adolescents aged 15 to 19 years completed the questionnaire. The strongest predictor of intention was attitude, then subjective norm. Enjoying sex, “wanting to be a parent” and to “keep sexual partners” predicted attitude. Educative, informative, cultural and faith based programs, if initiated may help African adolescents in Southern California.
Published
2007-12-01
How to Cite
Anjejo, D., Modeste, N. N., Lee, J. W., & Wilson, C. M. (2007). Factors Associated with Sexual Intercourse Among African-Born Adolescents in Southern California. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 5(4), 97-112. https://doi.org/10.32398/cjhp.v5i4.1271