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Direct linkThorpe, Shemeka; Hargons, Candice N.; Tanner, Amanda E.; Stevens-Watkins, Danelle – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2022
Black women have disproportionate rates of HIV compared to women of all other racial groups. The purpose of this analysis was to investigate perceived HIV risk, HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing behaviors, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) knowledge and attitudes among Black sexual minority women (SMW) and examine differences…
Descriptors: African Americans, Females, Disproportionate Representation, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Adams, Leah M.; Balderson, Benjamin H.; Brown, Kathy; Bush, Staci E.; Packett, Bruce J., II – Health Education & Behavior, 2018
Uptake of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been slow, but is increasing. Although PrEP is indicated for many patients, it has been concentrated among men who have sex with men (MSM). Awareness of PrEP is limited among non-MSM individuals, and among some MSM. As such, individuals at risk for HIV who are unaware of PrEP must rely on their medical…
Descriptors: Drug Therapy, Homosexuality, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), At Risk Persons
Timm, Tina M.; Reed, Sarah J.; Miller, Robin Lin; Valenti, Maria T. – Youth & Society, 2013
Young Black women continue to be at high risk for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, little is known about the risks specifically to young Black women who primarily have sex with women (YWSW). As part of a larger sexual health project, in-depth qualitative interviews were completed with 14 Black women ages 16-24, who…
Descriptors: Females, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Males
Edwards, Orain; Peterson, Nicholas – Advocates for Youth, 2013
Young people ages 10-24 account for 25 percent of the world's population: a total of 1.8 billion, most of whom are living in low- and middle-income countries. They face significant challenges, including HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), adolescent pregnancy, unsafe abortion, and gender-based violence. Youth have the right to lead…
Descriptors: Preadolescents, Adolescents, Young Adults, Youth Programs
Byno, Lucy H.; Mullis, Ronald L.; Mullis, Ann K. – Journal of Family Social Work, 2009
The purpose of this study was twofold: first, to examine the sexual behavior of emerging adult women in relation to their sexual knowledge, sexual attitudes, and perceptions of their parents' sexual attitudes; and second, to discuss the implications of this research in working with young adult women. Three hundred and sixty-four college-age women…
Descriptors: Females, Young Adults, Sexuality, Health Behavior
Aras, Sahbal; Semin, Semih; Gunay, Turkan; Orcin, Esmahan; Ozan, Sema – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: The risk of sexually transmitted diseases is high but opportunities of sexual education for adolescents are limited in Turkey. The aim of this study was to evaluate sexual attitudes and behaviors and to determine the predictors of sexual initiation among adolescents. Methods: A questionnaire designed by the researchers was administered…
Descriptors: Females, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Adolescents, Foreign Countries
