Cassava Starch Separation and SEXUAL RISK IN ADOLESCENTS DEPENDING ON THE AGE OF SEXUAL DEBUT

2. Purpose and aim
The fact that the settling process determines the
capacity of the starch industry, it is important to
evaluate the sedimentation process performed in
rectangular channels, which are generally used in
the region. Two main components were evaluated:
determination of the change in the concentration of
the slurry entering the settling zone and
determination of the particle size distribution in the
settling zone

3. Method used
It is important to evaluated te sedimentation
proccess perfome in rectangular chanals (0.3m
high; 0.4m wide; 1.05 long)

4. Findings/ Results
In relation to the affuent the channnels it was found
that the concentration of the slurry strainer
operation was helween 0.1 ti 6% most of the time

5. Conclusion
Cassava starch industry, sedimentation by gravity,
sedimentation channel starch particles
Keywords: Cassava starch industry, sedimentation
by gravity, sedimentation channels, starch particles.

6. Background
Espada, J.P., Morales, A. & Orgilés, M.
(2014). Riesgo sexual en adolescentes
según la edad de debut sexual. Acta
Colombiana de Psicología, 17(1), 53-60.
doi: 10.14718/ACP.2014.17.1.6

7. Purpuse and aim
In Spain young people have their first sexual
intercourse at an earlier age than in other countries;
however, little is known about the relationship
between age of sexual debut and sexual behavior
in this population

8. Method used
Sexual practices and methods of protection are
analyzed depending on the age of sexual debut
among Spanish adolescents who are sexually
experienced(N =351). The mean age was 15.9
years(SD = .75, range: 14-18). Three groups were
formed according to the age of sexual debut
reported: early sexual debut (earlier than 15 years),
average (15 years) and late (later than 15 years).

9. Findings/ Results
The early sexual debut group reported further mutual
masturbation, vaginal intercourse and oral sex with
a higher number of sexual partners than the rest.
Condom use at first intercourse, percentage of use
and consistent condom use was significantly lower
in the early sexual debut group compared to the
others. Sexual debut before 15 years old was
associated with increased risk of sexual infections,
deficit in condom use and increased sexual
exposure.

10. Conclusion
The findings of this study suggest that the age of
sexual debut has implications for the sexual health
in young people.
Key words: Sexual debut, Condom use, Sexual risk,
Adolescence.