Relationship between anger expression and coping strategies in women experiencing pregnancy loss: A longitudinal follow-up study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study explored gender disparities in risky sexual behaviors (RSB) among Togolese youth (15-24 years) using 2017 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey data. Results from 1,768 sexually active participants revealed an RSB prevalence of 40.8% (95% CI: 38.1-43.6). Significant gender gaps were observed: males reported higher RSB rates (47.9% vs. 39.9%, p = .002) and were five times more likely than females to report multiple sexual partnerships (AOR = 4.56, p < .001). Median age at first sex was 16 years, significantly lower for girls. While no gender difference was found for non-condom use, factors like alcohol consumption and education levels were strongly associated with RSB. These findings highlight a persistent sexual double standard in Togo. Effective interventions must move beyond individual behaviors to address deep-seated gender norms through integrated family, school, and community-based reproductive health programs.
Institutions: Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Togolese Ministry of Health, Inserm, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique et Technologique, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé, Université de Toulouse, Centre d'Epidémiologie et de Recherche en santé des POPulations de Toulouse, Université de Ouahigouya, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, University of Lomé, Ministère de la Santé Publique, Bordeaux Population Health
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7216556783