Does sex education influence sexual and reproductive behaviour of women? Evidence from Mexico

Pamela Ortiz Arévalo
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Pamela Ortiz Arévalo: Universidad de Alicante

Working Papers. Serie AD from Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Económicas, S.A. (Ivie)

Abstract: This article examines the influence of sex education on sexual and reproductive behavior in Mexican women. Exposure to in-school sex education is identified and duration-hazard models are estimated to assess its effects on initiation of sexual activity and use of contraception methods, and timing of first and second pregnancies. Results consistently reveal that women exposed to sex education begin using contraception methods earlier. Most evidence indicates that exposed women initiate sexual activity earlier. Findings suggest that timing of first pregnancy is not affected and that second pregnancy is postponed. Overall, outcomes from this study support the idea that sex education contributes to promote preventive sexual health.

Keywords: Sex education; female sexual health; reproductive behavior (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I28 J13 J15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 32 pages
Date: 2009-01
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