Peer Review : Factors Associated with Sexual Behavior of College Students in Palangkaraya

Abstract

Adolescent reproductive health is strongly influenced by the reproductive and sexual behavior of adolescents. This study aims to analyze the influence of knowledge, residence, leisure time, peer endorsement, parental monitoring, information access, attitudes, perception, and intention to influence the sexual behavior of college student in Palangkaraya. The research used was analytic observational with a cross-sectional study design conducted at student college, Palangkaraya, Kalimantan Tengah Province. The population in this study were unmarried and 18-24-year-old students with a sample size of 240 people. The correlation test results showed no influence of knowledge, leisure time, parental monitoring, attitudes and perceptions on sexual behavior p> 0.05, meanwhile, peer support, information access, and intention have an effect on sexual behavior p <0,05. The most influential factor is intention (p=0.001; Exp.B=17.102) where the respondent with strong intention in sexual behavior, 17.102 times will conduct risky sexual behavior. This study shows that there is a significant influence between peer support, information access, and intent on the sexual behavior of college students in Palangka Raya.