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Direct linkRisley, Carolann; Douglas, Kimberly; Karimi, Masoumeh; Brumfield, Jennifer; Gartrell, Gordon; Vargas, Rodolfo; Zhang, Lei – Journal of School Health, 2023
Background: Early sexual reproductive health (SRH) education is linked to a reduction in risky sexual behaviors. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are rising at alarming rates. Risky sexual behaviors, including initiation of sex before age 13, having more than four sexual partners, and lack of use of condoms, increase the chance of infection…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Health Behavior
Paschen-Wolff, Margaret M.; Greene, Madelyne Z.; Hughes, Tonda L. – Health Education & Behavior, 2020
Although sexual minority women (SMW) are at risk for cervical cancer and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), they may not seek preventative sexual and reproductive health care at the same rates as their heterosexual peers. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study of 22 adult SMW, a subsample of participants enrolled in the Chicago Health…
Descriptors: Females, Minority Groups, At Risk Persons, Cancer
Carnegie, Elaine; Whittaker, Anne; Gray Brunton, Carol; Hogg, Rhona; Kennedy, Catriona; Hilton, Shona; Harding, Seeromanie; Pollock, Kevin G.; Pow, Janette – Health Education Journal, 2017
Objective: To examine cultural barriers and participant solutions regarding acceptance and uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine from the perspective of Black African, White-Caribbean, Arab, Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani young people. Methods: In total, 40 young people from minority ethnic communities in Scotland took part in a…
Descriptors: Cancer, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunization Programs, Interviews
Hilpert, Jonathan C.; Brem, Sarah K.; Carrion, Melissa L.; Husman, Jenefer – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2012
Young adult learning about human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has lately received increased attention in health education literature. HPV's mode of transmission, lengthy dormancy, and link to cervical cancer make the potential dangers of the infection particularly relevant for young adults. However, sexual health education in the USA is deeply…
Descriptors: Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Health Education, Adult Learning
Gold, J.; Aitken, C. K.; Dixon, H. G.; Lim, M. S. C.; Gouillou, M.; Spelman, T.; Wakefield, M.; Hellard, M. E. – Health Education Research, 2011
Mobile phone text messages (SMS) are a promising method of health promotion, but a simple and low cost way to obtain phone numbers is required to reach a wide population. We conducted a randomised controlled trial with simultaneous brief interventions to (i) evaluate effectiveness of messages related to safer sex and sun safety and (ii) pilot the…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Advertising, Health Promotion, Safety
Peer reviewedMcPartland, Tara S.; Weaver, Bethany A.; Lee, Shu-Kuang; Koutsky, Laura A. – Journal of American College Health, 2005
The authors assessed young men's knowledge and perceptions of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection to identify factors that predict intention to make positive behavioral changes. Male university students aged 18 to 25 years completed a self-report instrument to assess knowledge and perceptions of genital HPV infection. If diagnosed with…
Descriptors: Microbiology, Prevention, Intention, Behavior Change
