Cognitive and behavioral predictors of sexually transmitted disease risk behavior among sexually active adolescents
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Risky sexual behaviors during adolescence may not change once patterns are set. A total of 410 sexually active youths aged 14 to 21 reported on health beliefs and sexual behaviors at baseline and one year later. Responses to the first survey and knowing how to use condoms predicted responses to the second survey in both sexes. Among girls, oral contraceptive use, ability to discuss sexually transmitted disease prevention with partners, and alcohol use explained variability in risky behaviors. Among boys, perceived risk of sexually transmitted disease, negative opinion of condom use, and barriers to obtaining condoms explained variability in risky behaviors.
Publication Name: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1072-4710
Year: 1997
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The validity of self-reported condom use among adolescents
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Evidence suggests that teenagers reliably report their recent condom use. Results from full genital examinations and laboratory screening tests for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) were compared with questionnaires on sexual behavior completed by 321 females and 77 males aged 13 to 21 years. Participants who reported consistent condom use with their two most recent partners were more likely to not be infected with any STD. However, three infected participants reported consistent condom use.
Publication Name: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0148-5717
Year: 1997
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Dimensions of risk behaviors among American Indian youth
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Alcohol and other substance use, risky sexual behavior, and suicide attempts are consistent and endemic risk behaviors among American Indian youth. Researchers analyzed surveys of 7,687 American Indians and Alaskan Natives in grades 7-12, and found that substance abuse was associated with higher rates of other risky behaviors. Native youth may require more intervention aimed at reducing substance use and preventing other self-destructive behavior.
Publication Name: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1072-4710
Year: 1998
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