Marijuana use and risky sexual behavior among high-risk adolescents: Trajectories, risk factors, and event-level relationships.

2012 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 1429-1442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela D. Bryan ◽  
Sarah J. Schmiege ◽  
Renee E. Magnan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Marijuana Use

scholarly journals Analyzing the Association Between Depression and High-Risk Sexual Behavior Among Adult Latina Immigrant Farm Workers in Miami-Dade County

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyunjean Kim ◽  
Yingxin He ◽  
Ryan Pham ◽  
Gira J. Ravelo ◽  
Patria Rojas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Dade County ◽  
Latina Immigrants ◽  
High Risk Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risk Sexual Behavior

Latinas are often more affected by HIV due to their socio-economic and demographic profiles and are also less likely to receive proper mental health care. Latina immigrants are often even more vulnerable due to socio-economic and cultural factors that place them at higher risk. The current study seeks to examine the association between depression and risky sexual behaviors among adult Latina immigrants from a farm working community in South Miami-Dade County, (Florida, USA). Cross-sectional secondary data analysis was used for responses from a community-based participatory research (CBPR) study. Out of 234 Latina immigrants, 15% reported being depressed and 80% were reported as having engaged in risky sexual behavior. Although no association was found between depression and high-risk sexual behavior, significant secondary findings present associations between risky sexual behavior and low sexual relationship power, interpersonal violence, and relationship status. Implications for future research on depression and risky sexual behaviors among this population are discussed.

scholarly journals Risk factors modulating the course of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions in women of reproductive age

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
T.  S. Prisyazhnaya ◽  
V.   A. Mikhaylyukova ◽  
I.   V. Berlev ◽  
A.   V. Malek
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cytological Abnormalities ◽  
Intraepithelial Lesions

Background. Infection with oncogenic types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer and its immediate precursors – squamous intraepithelial lesions. However, the persistence of HPV may not be sufficient for the occurrence of malignant transformation, and there may be other exogenous or endogenous factors that, in combination with the virus, increase the risk of developing and progressing cervical neoplasia.Objective: identification of risk factors that modulate the course of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL) in women of reproductive age.Materials and methods. In 110 women aged 18 to 45 years with a diagnosis of LSIL, we evaluated the impact of risk factors (sexual behavior, reproductive function, contraceptive methods, smoking, HPV infection) on the course of the process (recovery, persistence or progression) during the 12-month follow-up period. HPV testing was performed by real-time PCR.Results. The average age of the study participants was 31.55 ± 7.17 years. Our observations showed that frequent artificial abortions, the practice of risky sexual behavior (early sexual debut, frequent change of sexual partners) increased the risk of persistence and progression of mild cervical cytological abnormalities. The use of oral contraceptives, barrier contraception and smoking did not affect the outcome of the disease.The prevalence of HPV among women with LSIL was 70.91 % (78/110). The predominant types were HPV 16 (35.45 %), HPV 33 (12.73 %) and HPV 18 (12.73 %). HPV 16 was more common in the progression group (62.50 %) than in the regression and persistence groups (14.63 % and 43.40 %, p <0.05). Progression of neoplasias was more often observed in patients with signs of multiinfection of the cervical epithelium with HPV. Single HPV infection was higher in the group of recovered women.Conclusions. The study found that a large number of induced abortions, the practice of risky sexual behavior, the presence of HPV type 16 and multiple HPV infection are factors contributing to the persistence of LSIL and progression to HSIL. These data may be useful for the management of women with mild cervical cytological abnormalities.

Seroprevalence, risk factors, and hepatitis C virus genotypes in groups with high-risk sexual behavior in Croatia

2009 ◽  
Vol 81 (8) ◽  
pp. 1348-1353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatjana Vilibic Cavlek ◽  
Ira Gjenero Margan ◽  
Snjezana Zidovec Lepej ◽  
Branko Kolaric ◽  
Adriana Vince
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
High Risk ◽  
High Risk Sexual Behavior ◽  
Virus Genotypes ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes ◽  
Risk Sexual Behavior

scholarly journals Gender and Social Rejection as Risk Factors for Engaging in Risky Sexual Behavior Among Crack/Cocaine Users

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 376-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catalina Kopetz ◽  
Alison Pickover ◽  
Jessica F. Magidson ◽  
Jessica M. Richards ◽  
Derek Iwamoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Crack Cocaine ◽  
Social Rejection ◽  
Cocaine Users

scholarly journals Risky sexual behavior and its associated factors among patients with severe mental disorder in University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, 2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Ayelegne Gebeyehu ◽  
Missaye Mulatie
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Severe Mental Disorders ◽  
Severe Mental Disorder ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background People with severe mental disorders are more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behaviors. As a result of these high-risk behaviors, they might contract sexually transmitted infections and become pregnant unintentionally. Despite the high burden of this problem, very little is known about the association between mental disorders and high-risk sexual behaviors; for this reason, the current study aimed at determining the association between these two behaviors in patients with mental disorders attending an outpatient clinic at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Psychiatric Clinic. Methods A total of 223 study participants were recruited via a stratified sampling followed by a systematic sampling technique. An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2018. Data were collected using a pretested interviewer-based questionnaire. A four-item questionnaire was adopted from a behavioral surveillance survey and different literature sources. A multivariable logistic regression model was fitted to assess the strength in addition to the direction of the association between risky sexual behavior and independent variables. An interpretation was made based on the adjusted odds ratio and p-value at a 95% confidence interval (CI). Result Nearly half of the study participants (49.8, 95% CI; 43.9–56.5%) presented risky sexual behavior. The study found that male gender (2.98; adjusted odds ration [AOR] = 2.98; 95% CI; 1.49–5.95), no ability to read and write (3.99; AOR = 3.99; 95% CI: 1.53–10.4), history of hospitalization (3.95; AOR = 3.95; 95% CI: 1.87–8.32), perceived internal stigma (2.45, AOR = 2.45; 95% CI: 1.18–5.11), and poor social support (3.07, AOR = 3.07; 95% CI: 1.29–7.30) were significant predictors of risky sexual behaviors among patients with severe mental disorder. Conclusion Risky sexual behavior among patients with a severe mental disorders was high (49.8%). Special attention should be given to male patients, incorporating people with severe mental disorders into the adult education programs, continuous health education regarding risky sexual behavior and utilization of condoms, building self-esteem, and engaging others to provide good social support systems are strongly recommended to alleviate this type of behavior in this population.

scholarly journals Analysis of High-Risk Sexual Behavior among Polish University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3737
Author(s):  
Iga Stokłosa ◽  
Maciej Stokłosa ◽  
Mateusz Porwolik ◽  
Maciej Bugajski ◽  
Gniewko Więckiewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Casual Sex ◽  
Sexual Education ◽  
High Risk Sexual Behavior ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Risk Sexual Behavior

High-risk sexual behavior consists of activities and habits that put a person at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or unplanned pregnancy. Poland is currently experiencing a problem with increased STI rates, largely due to poor sexual education. Our exploratory study aims to evaluate the sexual behavior of students attending universities across Poland. The study covered 7678 students from 50 different faculties and universities across the country. The authors created an original questionnaire which consists of 31 questions which, among others, included demographic factors, sexual initiation, high-risk sexual behavior, STI’s and religious beliefs. 78% of students have participated in sexual activity, among them 19% of students had ‘casual sex’ consisting of intercourse without the use of a condom, 27% had participated in sexual intercourse after the consumption of alcohol. Our study found that students who are influenced by religious belief tend to engage in sexual activity into their later years. The groups most exposed to the consequences of risky sexual behavior are mostly homosexual men, bisexual women, art students, and military students. Alcohol consumption is a strong factor contributing to risky sexual behavior. Sexual education in Poland should be improved.

scholarly journals Harmful and hazardous alcohol consumption among individuals with high risk of HIV infection

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 37-48
Author(s):  
Svyatoslav L. Plavinskii ◽  
Natalia N. Ladnaya ◽  
Elena E. Zaytseva ◽  
Anna N. Barinova
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Injection Drug Users ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Harmful Alcohol

Hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption was studied in high-risk groups for HIV infection acquisition using respondent-driven sampling and time-location sampling in 7 regions of Russian Federation. The prevalence of hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption was high with regional variations. Prevalence of hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption was highest among injection drug users in Tomsk (89.96% (95 % CI 87.14–92.78%)) and lowest among men who have sex with men in St. Petersburg (43.31% (95% CI 37.03–49.59%)). In general about two thirds of the groups reported hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption. As a marker of unsafe sexual behavior the answer to the question about non-use of condom was selected. There was heterogeneity among regions especially in female sex-workers reports. Use of meta-analytic summarization showed that people that reported hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption had tendency to more risky sexual behavior, though results were not statistically significant due to high prevalence of hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption. These results show need to incorporate screening for hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption into prevention programs for high-risk individuals.

scholarly journals Sikap terhadap Perilaku Seksual Berisiko pada Siswa Etnik Jawa

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Argo Widiharto ◽  
Dini Rakhmawati
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Sample Sizes ◽  
Sex Drive ◽  
Healthy Activity

<p>Adolescence is a period of high risk associated risky sexual behavior. It is quite reasonable because in adolescence began to emerge a strong sex drive due to hormonal changes. Risky sexual behavior is influenced by the attitude. Attitudes toward sexual behavior in adolescents is influenced by several factors including biological, psychological and social or shortened to biopsychosocial. Results of studies with sample sizes of 90, mention of sexual behavior that have been committed by teenagers there are 1.11% of students have agreed attitudes towards risky sexual behavior with 1.11% of students agreed the details of the activity of kissing, amounting to 1.11% of students agreed to the activity of necking and 2.22% of students agreed to the importance of a healthy activity, and no one who had agreed to the activity of intercourse. The small percentage of teen attitudes toward sexual behavior are at risk due to the Javanese culture that is still taboo sexual conversation. Javanese in discussing the sexual use of symbols as smoothing.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>

scholarly journals Combating STI Epidemic: Community Perspectives Learned from Mixed-Gender Focus Group Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. M. Islam ◽  
Laura Vinson ◽  
Sherri Nared ◽  
Ira Combs ◽  
Melissa Tibbits ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Important Barrier ◽  
Study Team ◽  
Mixed Gender

Background. Since 2004, Douglas County in Nebraska has been experiencing higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than the rest of the state. Northern Omaha has been considered to be one of the “hot spots” for STIs in the county. In 2011-2012, a focus group study was conducted to investigate the community’s perception of STIs and to identify strategies to increase the testing and treatment of STIs. Methods. Fourteen young adults were recruited to participate in two mixed-gender focus group sessions, each lasting 1.5 hours. Sessions covered various topics on STIs. Audio-recorded sessions were transcribed and analyzed by the study team. Results. Participants were aware of the STI problem in their community. They identified risk factors for STIs included careless sexual behavior, unprotected sex, and lack of communication with parents. Participants believed that the club environment and drug and alcohol use contribute to risky sexual behavior. Participants perceived lack of confidentiality as the most important barrier to getting tested. The most important reason for not seeking treatment was lack of awareness about the signs of infection. Participants called for measures to increase trustworthy relationships with the health care system and suggested opening more testing and treatment sites. Discussion. The uniqueness of our study is that it is the first conducted epidemiological study in this population to better understand risk factors of STIs specific to this population. The study identified several important factors that may assist in future interventions to reduce STIs in this population.

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