SPOLNA AKTIVNOST I KONTRACEPCIJA MEĐU ADOLESCENTIMA
SEX ACTIVITY AND CONTRACEPTION BETWEEN ADOLESCENTS

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper was to examine the differences in the use of contraception among secondary school students of the year 2000 and 2010. The study involved 330 and 386 students of the same age group. The average age of respondents was 18.2 years. The students completed an anonymous survey that was identical in both surveys. The share of young people who had sex at the age of 18 was unchanged: 56% and 60.5% respectively. The first sex ratio was 15.5 years. In 2000, the young men had three partners, while 2010 was four, while the girls had one or two partners. There is no significant difference in the use of contraception. A statistically significant difference is seen in the variety of contraceptive methods. Ten years ago young people used to a much lesser extent condoms, and to a greater extent the tablets and interruption of intercourse as a method. The number of young people who had become sexually active, as well as the beginning of sexual intercourse, showed no difference. However, the number of sex partners increased as well as the high share of young people who never use contraception. The education system needs to plan for a larger number of activities for secondary school students and even elementary school students. Active participation of young people in educational and preventive programs contributes to the development of their self-esteem and responsible sexual behaviour.

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