Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Singh SK

Publications

• Short Communication
  True Love and Time Pass: Sexual Behavior of Metropolitan Slum Youth in India
  Author(s): Singh SK, Nidhi Sharma, Sudipta Mondol and Ankita SiddhantaSingh SK, Nidhi Sharma, Sudipta Mondol and Ankita Siddhanta
  
  Today’s youth is fast changing and developing rebel to conservativeness of society. Their attitude is shifting from romantic relationship to casual sex. West influenced societal norms and liberal sexual culture in metros offers varied avenues for sexual experiences adding opportunity for sexual liaisons. In the present study, we report findings derived from a study in the slums of Mumbai with a randomized cluster sample of 1239 men aged 18-29 using indepth interviews and survey. Results show, 80% of romantic relationships are translated to sexual relations. 10% of respondents reported multi-partner behavior in last one year and 1/5th of respondents reported their “girlfriend” as married. Study reveals that peer network, self assessment as sexual partner and perceived relational satisfaction with girlfriend are significantly affecting safe sexual behavior and coercive.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000341

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