Health Reports
A Canadian peer-reviewed journal of population health and health services research
September 2020
Sexual behaviours, condom use and other contraceptive methods among 15- to 24-year-olds in Canada
by Michelle Rotermann and Alexander McKay
Sexual behaviours, condom use, and protection against un-wanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are important indicators of sexual and reproductive health. National data on these indicators can assist the public health and education sectors in planning and implementing effective programming to promote sexual health. Data on condom use are of particular interest because correct and consistent con-dom use reduces the risk of passing on STIs and is an effec-tive method of contraception. Information on the motiva-tions for not using condoms or other contraceptives can help governments and organizations develop policies and initia-tives that encourage their use. Reported rates of nationally notifiable STIs have increased substantially since 2001, with these infections disproportionately affecting people younger than 30, and there are an estimated 180,700 unintended pregnancies annually in Canada, underscoring the need for data related to sexual health. Data from the 2015/2016 Ca-nadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) were used to ex-amine rates of sexual activity, numbers of intercourse part-ners, use of condoms or other contraceptives, and reasons for not using condoms among sexually active 15- to 24-year-olds.
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Daily physical activity and sedentary behaviour across occupational classifications in Canadian adults
by Stephanie A. Prince, Karen C. Roberts, Jennifer L. Reed, Aviroop Biswas, Rachel C. Colley, and Wendy Thompson
Regular physical activity (PA) is known to protect against several chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer) and premature all-cause mortality. There is also evidence that greater sedentary behaviour (SB) (waking behaviours while sitting, reclining and lying down) increases one’s risk for many of the same chronic diseases and for premature mortality. Available evidence suggests that large volumes (~60 to 75 minutes per day) of walking or leisure/recreational moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) can offset the risks associated with prolonged sitting. A large proportion of Canadian adults are at increased risk for poor health outcomes as the majority (82.5%) do not meet PA guidelines (⋝150 minutes per week of MVPA in ⋝10-minute bouts) and are sedentary for much of the day (9.6 hours). Since adults spend a large amount of their day at work (~8 hours) and PA levels vary considerably between occupations,7 PA and SB at work may have a significant influence on overall daily PA and SB levels. This is particularly troubling since higher-income countries such as Canada are experiencing a transition toward more sedentary occupations.
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