The socio-demographic patterning of sexual risk behaviour: a survey of young men in Finland and Estonia.

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among the youth are an increasing challenge for public health in Europe. This study provided estimates of men's (18-25 years) sexual risk behaviour and self-reported STIs and their socio-demographic patterning in Finland and Estonia; two countries that are geographically close, but have very different STI epidemics.

Method: Nationally representative cross-sectional population surveys with comparable survey questions were used.