Journal articles: 'Youth Tuvalu Sexual behavior'

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LERAND, S., M. IRELAND, and R. BLUM. "Sexual behavior in Caribbean youth." Journal of Adolescent Health 34, no. 2 (February 2004): 142–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1054-139x(03)00447-6.

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Heerde, Jessica A., and Sheryl A. Hemphill. "Sexual Risk Behaviors, Sexual Offenses, and Sexual Victimization Among Homeless Youth." Trauma, Violence, & Abuse 17, no. 5 (June 23, 2016): 468–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1524838015584371.

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The use of substances among youth experiencing homelessness is an important issue in the context of addressing the developing burden of morbidities arising due to illness, injury, physical and mental health concerns, and low rates of health care utilization among this population group. Youth experiencing homelessness report engaging in and being victimized by various forms of sexual behavior. Of interest in this systematic review were published studies investigating substance use in its association with perpetration of sexual offenses, engagement in sexual risk behavior, or experience of sexual victimization among homeless youth. A systematic search of 12 psychology, health, and social science electronic databases was conducted. Search terms included “homeless*,” “youth,” “sex crimes,” “sexual victimization,” “survival sex,” “rape,” “drugs,” and “substance abuse.” Twenty-three studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria. No studies statistically examining substance use in its association with perpetrating sexual offenses were located. Findings showed substance use was generally associated with sexual risk behavior or sexual victimization; however, it remains unclear whether substance use precedes or follows these behaviors and experiences. It is possible substances are used by homeless youth as a means of coping with sexual risk behavior and victimization. Implications of the review findings in relation to prevention and intervention approaches aimed to decrease the incidence and severity of health concerns among homeless youth are discussed.

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Comartin, Erin B., Poco D. Kernsmith, and Roger M. Kernsmith. "Identifying Appropriate Sanctions for Youth Sexual Behavior." New Criminal Law Review 17, no. 4 (2014): 652–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1525/nclr.2014.17.4.652.

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Although statutory rape laws were initially developed to protect youth from coercion by adults, youth are sometimes also prosecuted under these laws. This article investigates public attitudes regarding sanctions for youth engaging in sexual behaviors with peers. Hierarchical linear modeling was used to determine if age and gender of the offending youth, and sexual orientation of the relationship, has an impact on the public’s level of agreement for sanctioning youth for three types of sexual behavior: intercourse, oral sex, or touching. The study participants (N = 757) were drawn from the general population of adult Michigan residents; the sample was racially representative of the state but included an overrepresentation of women (66%). The findings show that respondent support for sanctions varied by the age difference between the youth. There was also an increase in level of sanction agreement by type of sexual behavior. Gender of the offending youth was not shown to significantly impact sanction agreement. Sexual orientation of the relationship was only significant for certain types of sexual activity. The public’s beliefs about youth sexual behavior is in concert with the intended goals of the juvenile justice system, in that the suggested sanctions are focused on rehabilitation for 15-year-olds. However, the public is more supportive of severe sanctions for 18- and 22-year-olds, but also suggest counseling and probation. The significance of these findings informs policymaking in that they suggest a more balanced approach for sanctioning consensual sexual relationships between youths.

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Potterat, John J., Devon D. Brewer, David Gisselquist, and Stuart Brody. "Sexual Behavior, HIV and South African Youth." Journal of Adolescent Health 50, no. 2 (February 2012): 207–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.09.010.

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Stojadinovic, Aleksandra, Daliborka Batrnek-Antonic, Marija Perinovic, and Nevenka Roncevic. "Sexual behavior of street children." Medical review 68, no. 7-8 (2015): 245–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/mpns1508245s.

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Introduction. Street children and youth are at risk of getting engaged in different behaviors including risky sexual behavior, which adversely affects their development and health. The aim of this study was to examine sexual behavior of street children and youth, and the risks and consequences associated with sexual behavior. Material and Methods. A pilot study was conducted on a sample of 50 users of the Drop-in Centre for Street Children in Novi Sad, from 10 to 19 years of age. The study was conducted by a psychologist through structured interviews, with prior consent of the adolescent and parent. Results. Among the respondents who were sexually active, 41.2% had had the first sexual intercourse by the age of 12, their median age at that time being 14 years, while the age at the time of the first sexual intercourse is 16 years in the general population of Serbia. The majority of sexually active adolescents had several partners, one male adolescent had sex with a person of the same sex, and one was paid for sex. Very few respondents used a condom. Among 15 male sexually active respondents, three (ages 11, 12 and 14) were forced to have unwanted sexual intercourse, and a quarter of adolescents (three boys and one girl) were forced to do something unwanted during sex. Conclusion. Despite a small and unrepresentative sample, the results of this study indicate serious problems and significant risks associated with sexual behavior of children and young people who live and work in streets. This pilot study suggests that it is necessary to conduct new research on sexual behavior of street children and youth on a representative sample and with appropriate methodology. The results of a new study should be used to plan and carry out appropriate preventive measures regarding sexual behavior of street children.

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Rodine, Sharon, Roy F. Oman, Eleni Tolma, Cheryl B. Aspy, Sara K. Vesely, LaDonna Marshall, and Janene Fluhr. "Youth Assets and Sexual Activity Among Hispanic Youth." Journal of Youth Development 3, no. 1 (June 1, 2008): 58–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2008.320.

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Hispanic females, ages 15-19, experienced the highest birth rates and smallest decline in birth rates over the past decade compared to youth of other racial/ethnic groups. This study’s purpose was to investigate relationships among a series of protective factors, or youth assets, and sexual activity in the Hispanic/Latino youth population. Data were collected from Hispanic youth and their parents (N=232 youth/parent pairs) in randomly selected households using in-person, in-home interview methods. Independent variables were nine youth assets; “never had sexual intercourse” was the dependent variable. Data were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. Three assets were found to be significantly associated with whether or not Hispanic/Latino youth ever had sexual intercourse. Odds of never having had sexual intercourse were at least three times higher for youth with the Peer Role Models, Use of Time (religion), or Responsible Choices assets, compared to youth without these assets. Further Hispanic youth asset/risk behavior research is merited.

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Sirirassamee, Tawima, Dusadee Yoelao, Kanu Priya Mohan, and Supakorn Limkhunthummo. "The relationships between sexual risk behaviors and general health risk behaviors among unmarried youth in Thailand." SAGE Open Medicine 6 (January 2018): 205031211881328. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2050312118813284.

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Objectives: The prevalence and correlates of sexual risk behaviors among unmarried youth in Thailand are poorly documented. The objectives of this study were to compare the differences in sexual behaviors across age groups and gender and to identify the relationships between sexual risk behaviors and general health risk behaviors among unmarried Thai youth. Methods: A population-based, nationally representative, cross-sectional survey was conducted between January and March 2013. The Thai version of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 800 unmarried Thai youth. Results: Majority of the respondents (65.9%) had not engaged in any sexual risk behavior, 18.7% had engaged in 2–3 sexual risk behaviors, and only 5.5% had engaged in a single sexual risk behavior. Current sexually active youth had higher risk of participating in physical fights (odds ratio = 3.41, 95% confidence interval = 1.53–7.57), smoking cigarette (odds ratio = 4.05, 95% confidence interval = 1.89–8.67), and drinking alcohol (odds ratio = 2.17, 95% confidence interval = 1.08–4.36). Conclusion: Thai youth were more likely to be involved in multiple sexual risk behaviors than a single sexual risk behavior. Physical fighting was the strongest general health risk behavior associated with the sexual risk behaviors, followed by substance abuse.

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Te, Inggrid Y. S., Indriati A. Tedju Hinga, and Soleman Landi. "Premarital Sexual Behavior in Youth Detention Center Class I Kupang." Lontar : Journal of Community Health 2, no. 4 (December 15, 2020): 149–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.35508/ljch.v2i4.3337.

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Premarital sexual behavior is any behavior driven by sexual desire, whether alone, with the opposite sex, or with the same sex without marital ties. East Nusa Tenggara Province Indonesian Planning Families Association (PKBI) found that 31% of teenagers in Kupang City had sexual intercourse before marriage. The effects of sexual behavior before marriage are unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. The purpose of this study was to describe the factors causing premarital sexual behavior in correctional students before undergoing a period of detention at the Youth Detention Center Class I Kupang. This research was descriptively quantitative. The sample was all 34 teenagers at the youth detention center drawn by a total sampling method. The results showed that only 23,5% of respondents had good knowledge about sexuality. The family support of the respondents was sufficient (55.9%). The majority was exposed to internet media (79.4%) and had a negative peer influence on sexuality (78.4%). Furthermore, most of the respondents engaged in a high risk of premarital sexual behavior (79.4%). Relevant authorities should provide correctional students comprehensive education about premarital sexual behavior.

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Oman, Roy F., Sara K. Vesely, Cheryl B. Aspy, Kenneth R. McLeroy, and Christi D. Luby. "The Association between Multiple Youth Assets and Sexual Behavior." American Journal of Health Promotion 19, no. 1 (September 2004): 12–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.4278/0890-1171-19.1.12.

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Molnar, Beth E., Starley B. Shade, Alex H. Kral, Robert E. Booth, and John K. Watters. "Suicidal behavior and sexual/physical abuse among street youth." Child Abuse & Neglect 22, no. 3 (March 1998): 213–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0145-2134(97)00137-3.

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Biehr, Beverly. "Problem sexual behavior in school‐aged children and youth." Theory Into Practice 28, no. 3 (June 1989): 221–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00405848909543407.

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Campagna, Anthony F. "Current Perspectives: Working With Sexually Aggressive Youth and Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems." Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 46, no. 3 (March 2007): 431. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.chi.0000254229.67710.a4.

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Mueller, Trisha, Lorrie Gavin, Roy Oman, Sara Vesely, Cheryl Aspy, Eleni Tolma, and Sharon Rodine. "Youth Assets and Sexual Risk Behavior: Differences Between Male and Female Adolescents." Health Education & Behavior 37, no. 3 (November 3, 2009): 343–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1090198109344689.

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Youth internal assets and external resources are protective factors that can help youth avoid potentially harmful behaviors. This study investigates how the relationship between youth assets or resources and two sexual risk behaviors (ever had sex and birth control use) varied by gender. Data were collected through in-home interviews from parent—adolescent dyads, including 1,219 females and 1,116 males. Important differences exist between male and female adolescents. Females with the nonparental role models or the family communication resource were more likely to report never having had sexual intercourse than were females without the resources. Among males, the aspirations for the future and responsible choices assets were associated with never having had sexual intercourse. Males and females had two assets or resources in common that were protective of never having had sex: peer role models and use of time (religion). Considering which youth assets and resources are more likely to positively influence sexual behaviors of males and females may be important when planning prevention programs with youth.

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Schipper-van Veldhoven, Nicolette, Joris Mulder, Boukje Cuelenaere, Robbert Zandvliet, Kimberly Farzan, and Miriam Reijnen. "Transgressive Behavior in Dutch Youth Sport." Social Sciences 11, no. 8 (August 7, 2022): 348. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/socsci11080348.

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The current article reports on the second large-scale prevalence study on transgressive behavior in sport in the Netherlands, and is a follow up of an earlier, comparable prevalence study in 2015. Using a dedicated and customized online questionnaire, approximately 4000 adults who met the inclusion criteria (18 to 50 years old and have played sports in an organized context during childhood in the Netherlands) were surveyed with respect to their experiences of childhood psychological, physical, and sexual transgressive behavior while playing sports. The survey showed that 71.7% experienced some form of transgressive behavior as a child, in which 48.6% of these events also made an impact (in other words, was significant at the time it took place). The degree of impact the event made is also related to the severity of the event. Severe emotional transgression events occurred in 22% of the youth athletes, severe physical assault events in 12.7%, and severe sexual assault events occurred in 6.9% of the youth athletes. Disabled athletes, and those competing at national and international levels, report more experiences of transgressive behavior in sport. The results are consistent with former research and indicate the need for structural attention to create a safe sports climate.

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Guilamo-Ramos, Vincent, James Jaccard, Viktor Lushin, Roberto Martinez, Bernardo Gonzalez, and Katharine McCarthy. "HIV Risk Behavior among Youth in the Dominican Republic." Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care 10, no. 6 (September 12, 2011): 388–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1545109711419264.

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Existing literature related to HIV in the Dominican Republic has tended to neglect the unique role of tourism areas as distinct ecologies facilitative of sexual risk behavior, particularly HIV vulnerability and transmission. Furthermore, limited attention has focused on Dominican adolescents living in close proximity to tourism areas who have become increasingly exposed to alcohol due to the expanding tourism industry in the Dominican Republic. While most previous analyses of the effects of alcohol on adolescent sexual risk behavior have focused on the transient effects of alcohol on judgment and decision making, the effects of chronic alcohol use on sexual behavior has been a neglected area of research. Our study explores the relationship between chronic alcohol use, the parent–adolescent relationship, affective factors such as self-esteem, and intentions to engage in sex. We examine the above factors within the context of tourism areas which represent a unique ecology of alcohol availability and consumption and HIV risk. We discuss implications for developing applied family-based programs to target Dominican adolescent alcohol use and sexual risk behavior in tourism areas of high alcohol exposure.

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Stephanou, André Teixeira, and Ana Cristina Garcia Dias. "Psychological factors associated with adolescent sexual behavior." Psico 52, no. 2 (August 5, 2021): e36084. http://dx.doi.org/10.15448/1980-8623.2021.2.36084.

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Sexually transmitted infections are increasing in Brazilian adolescents and youth. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and other psychosocial variables with condom use behavior and sexual debut in a sample of adolescents from Santa Maria-RS. Data was collected with 452 adolescents (57% girls), mean age of 15.9 years (SD = 1.4), using the Brazilian Youth Questionnaire – Phase II. Condom use behavior was not associated with self-esteem or self-efficacy in the logistic regression model, contrary to the main hypothesis. General self-efficacy was positively associated with sexual debut, while religiosity was negatively associated with this outcome. Family support was associated with older age at sexual debut. The findings support the importance of analyzing different sexual behaviors separately, as they may have distinct predictors. Studies should use specific measures of self-efficacy when studying sexual behavior and measure how participants value different sexual behaviors.

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O'Hara, Peggy, Donald Parris, Ronald R. Fichtner, and Robert Oster. "Influence of Alcohol and Drug Use on AIDS Risk Behavior among Youth in Dropout Prevention." Journal of Drug Education 28, no. 2 (June 1998): 159–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/cxel-wgaa-dhuk-4f02.

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Youth enrolled in dropout prevention and alternative school programs engage in a number of high risk behaviors in greater numbers than those in traditional school settings [1, 2]. However, data on alcohol and drug use influences and risky sexual behavior are often not collected or reported among these youth due to small enrollments and rapid turnover. In this study alcohol and drug use and sexual behaviors were surveyed among 212 youth in dropout prevention. A risk profile score for HIV/AIDS was developed and the contribution of alcohol and drug use to HIV/AIDS risk was determined. Results showed that use of alcohol and drugs and age of sexual initiation were significantly associated with a high risk profile score. Of sexually active youth, 28 percent reported using alcohol or drugs prior to having sexual intercourse and more than half reported not using condoms during their last sexual experience. Males were more likely than females to use alcohol and drugs before having sex, and were more likely to have had sex with two or more partners. Findings from this study suggest that among youth in dropout prevention, the association of alcohol and drug use to HIV/AIDS risk is significant and that prevention programs need to target alcohol and drug use as important influences on risky sexual behavior.

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Harper, Gary, Darnell Motley, April Timmons Tyler, Donald Tyler, Joseph Catania, and M. Dolcini. "“You’ve Gotta be Careful”: Familial Messages Regarding Sexual Behavior and Sexual Relationships among African American Adolescents." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 7 (March 30, 2019): 1146. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16071146.

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Background: Research on the sexual behaviors of African American youth has primarily focused on associated risks, with a dearth of studies examining a fuller representation of African American adolescents’ sexual lives. This study explored the range of messages African American adolescents receive from family members regarding sexual behavior and sexual relationships. Methods: Participants were 52 sexually experienced African American youth (male = 32, female = 20) between the ages of 15 and 17 recruited from community-based organizations in the United States. Youth participated in individual in-depth qualitative interviews, and data were analyzed using a phenomenological framework. Results: Participants received a variety of messages about sexual behavior and sexual relationships from a range of family members including parents, siblings, grandmothers, aunts/uncles, and cousins. Types of messages clustered into three domains: sexual decision-making, quantity and quality of sexual activity, and sexual health promotion; with themes and sub-themes emerging within each area. Conclusion: Gender differences in the types of messages received are explored, and applications of the findings to the development of family-involved community interventions that promote sexual and reproductive health are discussed.

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Dworkin, Shari L., and John Santelli. "Do Abstinence-Plus Interventions Reduce Sexual Risk Behavior among Youth?" PLoS Medicine 4, no. 9 (September 18, 2007): e276. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.0040276.

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Nickels, Sarah J., N. Eugene Walls, Julie Anne Laser, and Hope Wisneski. "Differences in Motivations of Cutting Behavior Among Sexual Minority Youth." Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal 29, no. 1 (August 4, 2011): 41–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10560-011-0245-x.

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Agyei, William K. A., and Tina Abrefa-Gyan. "Risky Sexual Behavior and Condom Use among Youth in Botswana." Journal of Human Ecology 55, no. 3 (September 2016): 141–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09709274.2016.11907018.

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Mijatovic-Jovanovic, Vesna, Snezana Ukropina, Svetlana Kvrgic, and Olja Surkovic-Niciforovic. "Sexual behavior of adolescents." Medical review 57, no. 3-4 (2004): 116–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/mpns0404116m.

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Introduction Numerous studies have shown that sexual behavior increases among adolescents. Disharmony between biological and psychosocial maturity among young people may cause risky behavior, and endanger psychophysical and reproductive health of young persons. Material and methods A questionnaire on sexual behavior was completed by 169 adolescents, 1st and 4th year high school students. Results Every 6th first grade and every 2nd forth grade adolescent is sexually active. Male adolescents begin sexual activities significantly earlier (at the age of 15.6) than female adolescents (16.5). Also, young men have significantly more partners (3.6) than girls (1.3), and more parallel sexual relations than girls. Only 1/3 of sexually active adolescents always use some kind of contraception, more frequently boys (41.9%) than girls (26.7%). Discussion Early commencement of sexual activity results with longer active period before realization of the reproductive function, which increases risk for reproductive health disorders. Unprotected sexual intercourse and large number of partners also present significant risk factors. Conclusion Sexual life of adolescents begins at the age of 16, on average, and only every third always uses contraceptive protection, which points to a need for better education on reproductive health by using contemporary methods. It is also necessary to increase availability of contraceptives (condoms) at all places where adolescents spend time (in schools, bars, cinemas, disco clubs etc.) in order to achieve responsible sexual behavior and protection of reproductive health among youth.

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Mahrudin, Amir, Megan Asri Humaira, and Asmil Ilyas. "CATEGORIZATION OF ADOLESCENT SEXUAL BEHAVIOR TRENDS." Indonesian Journal of Social Research (IJSR) 2, no. 2 (September 3, 2020): 164–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.30997/ijsr.v2i2.57.

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The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that cause behavioral deviations sexual adolescents and categorize these deviations which can then be prevented through a religious approach. The research method used is field research in the Jabodetabek area at adolescence, especially junior high school adolescents. Data collection techniques used include observation and questionnaire distribution. The results showed that the tendency of adolescent sexual behavior in general can be said to have healthy sexual behavior with a percentage of 81.81% of 681 respondents. This condition, of course, needs guidance in a systematic, logical, integrated and sustainable manner, so that youth, as the nation's future generation, can grow and develop optimally and have good character.

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DeMello, Annalyn S., Melissa F. Peskin, Ryan M. Hill, Rebecca L. Casarez, and Diane M. Santa Maria. "The Impact of Bullying Victimization and Sexual Orientation on the Severity of Suicidal Behavior." Violence and Victims 37, no. 5 (October 1, 2022): 641–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/vv-2021-0039.

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Background: Lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth face a disproportionate risk of suicidal ideation and attempt compared to heterosexual counterparts. Escalation from ideation to attempt can occur quickly, and youth who survive suicide attempts are likely to pursue subsequent, riskier attempts. This study examines the effects of bullying and sexual orientation on suicidal outcomes. Methods: Data came from the national, school-administered 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (N = 14,765). Bivariate associations, binomial logistic regressions, and ordinal logistic regressions were performed. Results: Lesbian/gay, bisexual, and unsure youth reported greater odds of ideation and attempts compared to heterosexual youth. For ideation, increased effects were inconsistent across bullying types and significant interactions were found for bisexual youth who were bullied in school, and for lesbian/gay youth who were cyberbullied. Conclusion: These results underscore the need to understand bullying victimization for lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Awareness of increasing cyberbullying and creating school environments of no-bullying tolerance in the post-pandemic era are among the challenges ahead.

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Waliyanti, Ema, Dewi Puspita, Alfauzi Adhe Destyanto, Sofia Mutmainnah, Harningsih Putri Mustikasari, and Rizal Aji Prabowo. "Youth capacity building in preventing risky sexual behavior in rural areas." Community Empowerment 7, no. 3 (March 31, 2022): 417–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.31603/ce.5532.

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Teenagers, as the nation's next generation, have the right to optimal growth and development, as well as the assurance of their survival, free of discrimination and mistreatment, and protection from a variety of health concerns. This group has health issues, owing to a proclivity towards risky behavior. Strengthening teenagers' abilities to inhibit sexual behavior in teenagers is the solution to this problem. This activity was carried out in Bangunjiwo Village, Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta. Through video media, lectures, and peer group discussions, this program aims to educate youth about risky sexual behavior. The results of the program indicate that health education using video media, lectures, and peer groups can improve rural teenage knowledge and attitudes about risky sexual behavior. This activity is expected to promote teenager understanding, attitudes, and reduce risky sexual activity, as well as provide a venue for seeking alternate solutions to reproductive health problems.

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Moges, Nurilign Abebe, and Habtamu Mellie Bizuayehu. "Sexual Behavior of Perinatally Infected Youth in Northwest Ethiopia: Implication for HIV Prevention Strategy." AIDS Research and Treatment 2018 (November 1, 2018): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1573845.

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Background. The major mode of HIV transmission in many resource-limited settings is via heterosexual intercourse, but the primary risk factor for youth is primarily through perinatal infection. With the maturing of the HIV epidemic, youth who acquired the virus perinatally are now reaching adolescence and becoming young adults. There is a paucity of data on the sexual practices of perinatally infected youth in Ethiopia. Methods. This a cross-sectional study among 343 HIV positive youths receiving HIV care and treatment in the two hospitals in northwest Ethiopia. A self-administered questionnaire was administered among those who were able to read and write, and the questionnaire was administered by a trained study team member for those who were illiterate. Data were entered using Epi data version 3.5 and analyzed using SPSS. Sexual behaviors of the two groups were compared using bivariate logistic regression and the significant ones were further analyzed using multivariate logistic regression. Statistical significance was declared at 95% confidence interval and P-value less than 0.05. Result. About (63.3%) were females, and 177 (51.6%) were between 20 and 24 years of age. The modes of HIV acquisition were 133 (35%) through perinatal HIV infection, 120 (35%) through sexual contact, 27 (7.9%) through exposure to HIV infected sharp materials, and 63 (18.4%) unsure how they acquired HIV. More than half 155 (59.3%) had multiple sexual partners, and 50 (63.3%) of their sexual partners were HIV negative. Among those who were sexually active, only 77 (56.2%) use a condom consistently. Conclusions. More children who acquired HIV from their mothers are joining the youth population. Their sexual behavior is similar to those youth with behaviorally acquired HIV. There is significant risky sexual behavior among both groups. There is great urgency to effectively address the HIV the prevention strategy to break the cycle of “transgenerational” infection.

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Kozlova, Irina V. "Risky Sexual Behavior Among Alcohol Consumers in the Youth Environment (Sociologic Analysis)." Sociologicheskaja nauka i social naja praktika 6, no. 4 (2018): 130–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.19181/snsp.2018.6.4.6090.

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The article presents the results of the study “Lifestyle of student youth: behavioral risks”, which was carried out in 2016–2017. The survey was conducted among college and university students aged 17–23 years. The particularities of influence of alcohol on the guideline beliefs of young people about sexuality and in particular on sexual behavior are revealed. Youth consuming alcohol beverages systematically is distinguished by a more liberal attitude towards sex and premarital sexual contacts, as well as broad guideline beliefs about the acceptability of various sexual activities, and a lower sexual culture. The results of a sociological survey indicate a high sexual activity of students. The low level of social culture and education, the immature system of sexual education, a large number of questionable sources of information on this topic are the causes of this problem. The article identifies the negative effects of alcohol consumption before intimacy, as well as the level of knowledge of young people on safe sex issues. An analysis of medical statistics indicates that alcohol and drugs that are consumed even periodically increase the potential risk of HIV infection. The extensive empirical material of the sociology sector of deviant behavior shows the main behavioral risks to the health of the youth: alcohol consumption, risky sexual behavior. Also, the role of prevention of risky sex among the young is indicated, which should be based on timely moral and ethical education. The need was emphasized for prevention of alcohol abuse to the extent of the spiritual and moral education of young people, as well as the propaganda of safe sexual behavior.

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Olsen, Emily O’Malley, Alana Vivolo-Kantor, and Laura Kann. "Physical and Sexual Teen Dating Violence Victimization and Sexual Identity Among U.S. High School Students, 2015." Journal of Interpersonal Violence 35, no. 17-18 (May 29, 2017): 3581–600. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260517708757.

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Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth are at risk for many negative behaviors associated with teen dating violence victimization (TDVV). This study describes the prevalence of physical and sexual TDVV by sexual identity and quantifies the increased risk for TDVV among LGB youth compared with heterosexual youth. The participants for this study were students in Grades 9 to 12 participating in the 2015 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) who responded to questions ascertaining sexual identity and both physical and sexual TDVV. Data were analyzed by sexual identity, stratified by sex, and controlled for race/ethnicity and grade in school. Frequencies of physical and sexual TDVV and prevalence of TDVV from a combined TDVV measure were calculated. Associations between these behaviors and sexual identity were identified. Generally, LGB youth had greater prevalence and frequency of TDVV compared with heterosexual youth. Prevalence of TDVV within sexual identity subgroups further differed by sex. Students who were not sure of their sexual identity had the highest risk of most categories of TDVV when adjusting for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade in school. These results are the first to use a nationally representative sample to describe frequency of TDVV and to determine prevalence of a combined physical and sexual TDVV measure by sexual identity among youth. Schools, communities, and families can help prevent teen dating violence and ameliorate the potential impacts of these victimizations.

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Lufar, Nay. "the relationship sexual behavior adolescence." Journal Of Applied Health Research And Development 4, no. 2 (December 20, 2022): 105–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.58228/jahrd.v4i2.121.

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Background: Sexual behavior in adolescents is very dependent on the sexual knowledge possessed by the child. Sexual behavior is behavior related to reproductive functions or that stimulates sensation in receptors located on or around the reproductive organs or erogenous areas. Adolescence is a period of development in all respects, so that being unstable or easily influenced is a characteristic of adolescents themselves. The rapid development of social media among teenagers as a communication tool that is easy to use by anyone and can be accessed anywhere has created a major phenomenon in the flow of information, not only that, the increasingly rapid growth of social media has caused various effects for the youth themselves, both physical and psychological effects. positive and negative effects. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the use of social media with premarital sexual knowledge in adolescents at SMAN 1 Kramatwatu. The research method used is quantitative, namely the cross sectional analytical survey method. The results of the analysis show that there is a relationship between the use of social media, the role of parents, the role of teachers and the role of peers with premarital sexual knowledge in adolescents at SMAN 1 Kramatwatu with a p-value <0.05. Keywords: Social Media, Premarital Sexual Knowledge, Teenagers

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Laub, Carolyn, Donnovan M. Somera, L. Kris Gowen, and Rafael M. Díaz. "Targeting “Risky” Gender Ideologies: Constructing a Community-Driven, Theory-Based HIV Prevention Intervention for Youth." Health Education & Behavior 26, no. 2 (April 1999): 185–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/109019819902600203.

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Since the beginning of the HIV epidemic, school-based HIV prevention education targeting youth has taken many forms. Although there has been some success, educators continue to be challenged by situations in which youth are knowledgeable about HIV but continue to engage in risky sexual behavior. In this article, the authors propose that the underlying or implicit theories about teenagers’ sexual risk behavior that guide most of these prevention activities are not accurate descriptions or valid explanations of sexual risk in this population. The article is divided into three major sections. First, the authors articulate the theories underlying HIV prevention activities that are typically found in standard school-based prevention curricula, discussing both their limitations and strengths. Second, they discuss their increased awareness of the role of gender ideologies and sexual scripts in the sexual lives of youth. Finally, the authors describe their current HIV prevention activity (“The Game”) as it emerges and is shaped by their increasing understanding of the critical role of gender-based ideolo gies and sexual scripts in young people’s sexual risk behavior.

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Stevens, Robin, Jamie Dunaev, Ellen Malven, Amy Bleakley, and Shawnika Hull. "Social Media in the Sexual Lives of African American and Latino Youth: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Neighborhood." Media and Communication 4, no. 3 (June 16, 2016): 60–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.17645/mac.v4i3.524.

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There has been significant interest in the role of social media in the lives of adolescents, particularly as it relates to sexual risk. Researchers have focused on understanding usage behaviors, quantifying effects of social media exposure and activity, and using social media to intervene. Much of this work has focused on college students and non-minority youth. In this paper, we examine the growing body of literature around social media use among US minority youth and its intersection with sexual risk behavior. We introduce the concept of the “digital neighborhood” and examine the intersection of social media and sexual health in two domains: 1) sexual content in social media and 2) evidence of social media effects on sexual behavior. Finally, we discuss the opportunities and challenges for researchers and practitioners engaging youth of color.

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Anderson, John E., Thomas E. Freese, and Julia N. Pennbridge. "Sexual Risk Behavior and Condom Use Among Street Youth in Hollywood." Family Planning Perspectives 26, no. 1 (January 1994): 22. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2136092.

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Tong, Yuying. "Acculturation, Gender Disparity, and the Sexual Behavior of Asian American Youth." Journal of Sex Research 50, no. 6 (August 2013): 560–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2012.668976.

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Dembo, Richard, Rhissa Briones-Robinson, Kimberly Barrett, Rocio Ungaro, Ken C. Winters, Steven Belenko, Lora M. Karas, Laura Gulledge, and Jennifer Wareham. "Brief Intervention for Truant Youth Sexual Risk Behavior and Marijuana Use." Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse 23, no. 5 (August 8, 2014): 318–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1067828x.2014.928116.

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Bailey, SusanL, CarolS Camlin, and SusanT Ennett. "Substance use and risky sexual behavior among homeless and runaway youth." Journal of Adolescent Health 23, no. 6 (December 1998): 378–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1054-139x(98)00033-0.

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Stevens, Robin, Stacia Gilliard-Matthews, Jamie Dunaev, Abigail Todhunter-Reid, Bridgette Brawner, and Jennifer Stewart. "Social Media Use and Sexual Risk Reduction Behavior Among Minority Youth." Nursing Research 66, no. 5 (2017): 368–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/nnr.0000000000000237.

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Letourneau, Elizabeth J., Jason E. Chapman, and Sonja K. Schoenwald. "Treatment Outcome and Criminal Offending by Youth With Sexual Behavior Problems." Child Maltreatment 13, no. 2 (May 2008): 133–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077559507306717.

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Guilamo-Ramos, Vincent, Alida Bouris, James Jaccard, Catherine A. Lesesne, Bernardo Gonzalez, and Kosta Kalogerogiannis. "Family Mediators of Acculturation and Adolescent Sexual Behavior Among Latino Youth." Journal of Primary Prevention 30, no. 3-4 (April 29, 2009): 395–419. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10935-009-0180-1.

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Leon, Scott C., Brian Ragsdale, Steven A. Miller, and Steven Spacarelli. "Trauma resilience among youth in substitute care demonstrating sexual behavior problems." Child Abuse & Neglect 32, no. 1 (January 2008): 67–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2007.04.010.

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Shawler, Paul, Virginia G. Silvis, Erin K. Taylor, Jennifer Shields, Lana Beasley, and Jane F. Silovsky. "Early identification of youth with problematic sexual behavior: A qualitative study." Child Abuse & Neglect 105 (July 2020): 104317. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.104317.

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Kelley, Allyson, Paul Shawler, Jennifer D. Shields, and Jane F. Silovsky. "A qualitative investigation of policy for youth with problematic sexual behavior." Journal of Community Psychology 47, no. 6 (April 24, 2019): 1347–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jcop.22187.

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Dewi Rokhmah, Iis Rahmawati,. "Family-Based Teacher Character Education Trial In Efforts To Prevent Male Sexual Behavior In The Plantation Area Of Jember District." Psychology and Education Journal 58, no. 1 (January 15, 2021): 5636–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/pae.v58i1.1968.

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Background. Premarital sexual behavior among adolescents tends to increase. There has been an increase in cases of premarital sexual behavior among adolescents in Jember, namely 47 cases in 2015 and 52 cases in 2016 and cases for the period January-March 2017, data obtained from the Jember Police were 17 cases of premarital sexual behavior by adolescents, so they need to be handled early through the prevention of premarital sexual behavior by adolescents. The purpose of this study is a continuation of the research results of the research dissertation with the findings of a family-based youth character education model in the prevention of premarital sexual behavior, it is necessary to test the model that has been produced in rural areas in the prevention of premarital sexual behavior. This research method used experimental design (pre-experiment) with a one group pretest-postest design. The research was conducted in collaboration with schools in rural areas of Jember Regency in preparing all resources to conduct model trials with training activities for adolescents. The results showed that the training of adolescent character education models significantly (sig = 0,000) was able to increase knowledge of adolescent personalities, was able to increase adolescent morality (sig = 0.002), was able to increase the prevention of premarital sexual behavior (sig = 0.006). Conclusion: model trials in rural areas by conducting youth character education model training can increase adolescent personal knowledge, adolescent morality and prevention of premarital sexual behavior. and next it is suggested to try out the youth character education model in urban areas in Jember Regency.

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Thompson, Richard, Terri Lewis, Elizabeth C. Neilson, Diana J. English, Alan J. Litrownik, Benyamin Margolis, Laura Proctor, and Howard Dubowitz. "Child Maltreatment and Risky Sexual Behavior." Child Maltreatment 22, no. 1 (October 24, 2016): 69–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077559516674595.

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Risky sexual behavior is a serious public health problem. Child sexual abuse is an established risk factor, but other forms of maltreatment appear to elevate risky behavior. The mechanisms by which child maltreatment influence risk are not well understood. This study used data from 859 high-risk youth, followed through age 18. Official reports of each form of maltreatment were coded. At age 16, potential mediators (trauma symptoms and substance use) were assessed. At age 18, risky sexual behavior (more than four partners, unprotected sex, unassertiveness in sexual refusal) was assessed. Neglect significantly predicted unprotected sex. Substance use predicted unprotected sex and four or more partners but did not mediate the effects of maltreatment. Trauma symptoms predicted unprotected sex and mediated effects of emotional maltreatment on unprotected sex and on assertiveness in sexual refusal and the effects of sexual abuse on unprotected sex. Both neglect and emotional maltreatment emerged as important factors in risky sexual behavior. Trauma symptoms appear to be an important pathway by which maltreatment confers risk for risky sexual behavior. Interventions to reduce risky sexual behavior should include assessment and treatment for trauma symptoms and for history of child maltreatment in all its forms.

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Quincy, Rey, and Kammuraed Manduza. "Sexual Behaviour Change on Youth in Digitalized World." Journal La Medihealtico 2, no. 4 (June 28, 2021): 8–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v2i4.371.

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This article discusses the characteristics of adolescents and the influence of social media on adolescent sexual behavior. The millennial generation's communication style is also extremely open in comparison to earlier generations, in terms of obsessive use of social media, and every aspect of life is heavily affected by technology advancements and places a premium on money. Sexual harassment on the Internet is harassment that comes to light via a large yet ineffective reporting and management process. Sexual harassment on social media is becoming an increasingly public issue, according to a new study by Google Form. The study gathered information from 104 respondents with birth years ranging from 1980 to 2000 who engaged in a poll

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Marhefka, Stephanie, Katherine Elkington, Curtis Dolezal, and Claude Mellins. "Transmission Risk Behavior Among Youth Living with Perinatally Acquired HIV: Are Nonadherent Youth More Likely to Engage in Sexual Behavior?" Journal of Adolescent Health 46, no. 2 (February 2010): S29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.11.068.

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Guilamo-Ramos, Vincent, James Jaccard, Juan Pena, and Vincent Goldberg. "Acculturation-Related Variables, Sexual Initiation, and Subsequent Sexual Behavior Among Puerto Rican, Mexican, and Cuban Youth." Health Psychology 24, no. 1 (2005): 88–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0278-6133.24.1.88.

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Mason, W. Alex, Laura Zimmerman, and William Evans. "Sexual and physical abuse among incarcerated youth: implications for sexual behavior, contraceptive use, and teenage pregnancy." Child Abuse & Neglect 22, no. 10 (October 1998): 987–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0145-2134(98)00080-5.

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van Vugt, Eveline, and Carlo Garofalo. "Similarities and Differences Between Youth Who Engaged in Intrafamilial and Extrafamilial Sexually Abusive Behavior: An Exploratory Study." International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology 65, no. 1 (March 20, 2020): 51–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0306624x20911897.

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This study examined differences between youth who engaged in intrafamilial (ISAB) and extrafamilial sexually abusive behavior (ESAB) on various characteristics covering the sociodemographic, offense-related, psychological, and environmental domains. A total of 85 Dutch male youth participated in this study. Information was obtained through self-report questionnaires and systematic screening of the case files. Youth who engaged in ISAB, compared with ESAB, came from larger families, were enrolled in higher levels of secondary education and started sexual offending at a younger age. Youth who engaged in ESAB were more frequently diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and intellectual disabilities (ID) and primarily received longer treatment in the context of residential care. The findings are discussed in connection to the literature on (adult) sexual offending. The risk factors and criminogenic needs that distinguish youth who engaged in ISAB and ESAB appear different from those found in adult populations.

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Kasahun, Abebaw Wasie, Mezgebu Yitayal, Tadele Girum, and Bekri Mohammed. "Risky Sexual Behavior and Associated Factors Among High School Students in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia." International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) 6, no. 3 (September 1, 2017): 257. http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijphs.v6i3.9293.

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According to World Health Organization (WHO), youth are young people within 15-24 years old. Studies reported that more than half of all new HIV infections occur among people between the ages of 15 and 24 years. Institution based quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among high school students in Gondar city. Multistage sampling technique was employed to recruit study participants. Data were collected using pretested structured self-administered questionnaire. Data were entered in Epi Info version 7 and analyzed using SPSS version 21. Descriptive statistics were computed to describe important variables in relation to the outcome variable, Binary and multivariable logistic regressions were used to identify independent predictors of the outcome variable. The overall prevalence of risky sexual behavior was 12.8%. Two out of five sexually active respondents ever had unprotected sexual intercourse. Ever used alcohol ((AOR, 3.53 95% CI (1.73-7.19)), had no parental monitor (AOR, 12.21 95% CI (6.55-22.78), ever watched pornographic film (AOR, 2.24 95% CI (1.15-4.35), had no parental discussion on sexual and reproductive health issues (AOR, 2.57 95% CI (1.36-4.85) and peer pressure (AOR,2.50, 95%CI (1.20-5.21), were factors which significantly increases the odds of risky sexual behavior among youth. Risky sexual behavior among high school students in Gondar city administration was very high and worrisome; so that collaborated effort is needed from parents, schools, health facilities and health policy makers to bring healthy sexual behavior among school youth.

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Nyika, Lawrence, Angellar Manguvo, and Fungai Zinyanduko. "Reflexivity in Sexual Health Pedagogy." Pedagogy in Health Promotion 2, no. 4 (July 8, 2016): 239–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2373379916630993.

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Youth face a daunting task transitioning the ever-changing contemporary world, which often causes them to engage in self-talking. Employing sociological perspectives of critical realism, Margaret Archer used the term reflexivity to describe the process of self-talking and how it mediates between social structure and human agency or the ability to act. This reflexivity or self-talk is exercised in various ways as determined by a person’s concerns, aspirations, and nature of relationships with the social environment. In this article, we examine this perspective of reflexivity and its implications for school-based sex education. We show how reflexivity intersects with the concept of identity to provide important insights into why youth behave differently in similar social situations. Thus, we argue, there is a need to tailor sex education to students’ sexual behavior identities. It is crucial to situate contemporary sexual health pedagogy within social constructivist and critical theory perspectives because sexual behavior identities are influenced by many sociocultural constructs. The article concludes with examples of empowering sex education instructional strategies.

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