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Wheldon, Christopher W.; Daley, Ellen M.; Buhi, Eric R.; Baldwin, Julie A.; Nyitray, Alan G.; Giuliano, Anna R. – Health Education Journal, 2017
Objective: Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination is recommended for all men who have sex with men (MSM) in the USA until the age of 26 years. Despite this recommendation, vaccine uptake remains low. The purpose of this study was to (1) describe salient beliefs related to HPV vaccination among young MSM; (2) determine factors that underlie these…
Descriptors: Microbiology, Immunization Programs, Decision Making, Males
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Harper, Gary W.; Brodsky, Asya; Bruce, Douglas – Journal of LGBT Youth, 2012
This article explores gay and bisexual male adolescents' positive perceptions of their sexual orientation identity. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with an ethnically diverse sample of 63 gay/bisexual male adolescents in Chicago (N = 42) and Miami (N = 21). Data revealed two major conceptual categories: (1) positive personal…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Homosexuality, Males, Attitude Measures
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Ueno, Koji – Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 2010
Previous research has documented that sexual minorities are more likely than heterosexual people to experience mental health problems, but little is known about how these disparities emerge. Analysis of data from Miami-Dade County, Florida, shows that young adults reporting same-sex contact have higher levels of depressive symptoms and drug use…
Descriptors: Family Relationship, Mental Health, Drug Use, Young Adults
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Alexander, Linda B. – Education Libraries, 2008
The author discusses the content included in an online course on "Multicultural Materials for Young Adults and Children." This graduate course (LIS 5937) for Library and information Science students at the University of South Florida, is a very popular offering for those who plan to work with youth in libraries. The class teaches…
Descriptors: Information Science Education, Online Courses, Young Adults, Information Science