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Malaysian Youth Sexuality: Issues and Challenges

Low, W.Y., (2009) Malaysian Youth Sexuality: Issues and Challenges. Journal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (JUMMEC), 12 (1). pp. 3-14. ISSN 1823-7339

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University of Malaya, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education and Research Development Unit

Abstract

Youth sexuality is a great concern for many. Sexual health issues facing our youths are: premarital sexual intercourse, sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted and unsafe pregnancies and abortions, sexual diversity, HIV/AIDS, and cybersex. Various factors lead to risky sexual and reproductive health behavior, particularly among those unmarried youths: lack of sexual and reproductive health information and skills in negotiating sexual relationships and the inaccessibility of youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services. Growing peer pressure of pre-marital sex plays a major role in sexual and reproductive health related decision-making among youths. Another factor is the issue of sexuality education which is still considered a sensitive topic and thus impinging on its implementation, due to cultural and religious constraints. Misunderstanding and a lack of information on sexual diversity have caused a concern for many, as there is a tendency for judgments, stereotypes, discriminations and prejudices towards homosexuality in the society. Online sexual activities or cybersex have become the next sexual revolution. Negative consequences are shown for those hooked on cybersex. Healthy youths are fundamental to the prevention initiatives. Promoting the sexual and reproductive needs and rights of our youths is warranted. (JUMMEC 2009; 12 (1):3-14)

Item Type:Journal
Additional Information:This paper was part of the Professorial Inaugural lecture delivered on 1st April 2009 by the author at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Keywords:Sexual knowledge, sexual attitude, sexual behaviour, adolescent, reproductive health, sexual health, Teenage pregnancy, Malaysia
Subjects:R Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
ID Code:8568

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