scholarly journals Influence of sexual arousability on partner communication mediators of condom use among African American female adolescents

Sexual Health ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Swartzendurber ◽  
Sarah H. Murray ◽  
Jessica M. Sales ◽  
Robin R. Milhausen ◽  
Stephanie A. Sanders ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Sexual Communication ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
African American Female ◽  
Partner Communication ◽  
Sexual Arousability ◽  
Communication Frequency

Background Ample evidence shows that partner sexual communication is related to condom use. Although communication about safer sex may often occur when sexual arousal is high, no studies have examined arousability, one’s propensity for sexual arousal and partner sexual communication. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between sexual arousability and partner-related mediators of condom use among African American female adolescents, who have disproportionate risk for HIV and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). Methods: The study analysed self-reported baseline data from 701 African American females aged 14–20 years participating in a HIV/STI trial. Linear regression models examined associations between arousability and partner-related mediators of condom use (partner sexual communication self-efficacy, partner sexual communication frequency, sex refusal self-efficacy and condom use self-efficacy), controlling for age, impulsivity and relationship power. Results: Greater arousability was significantly associated with reduced levels of each partner communication outcome assessed (partner sexual communication self-efficacy, partner sexual communication frequency and sex refusal self-efficacy) but was not associated with condom use self-efficacy. Conclusions: Arousal and other positive aspects of sex have largely been ignored by HIV/STI prevention efforts, which primarily focus on individual behaviour. A population-level sexual health approach focusing on sexual wellbeing may reduce stigma, facilitate partner sexual communication and be more effective at reducing HIV/STI rates than traditional approaches.

Relational correlates of unprotected oral and vaginal sex and among African-American adolescent females

Sexual Health ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Crosby ◽  
Dexter R. Voisin ◽  
Ralph J. DiClemente ◽  
Gina M. Wingood ◽  
Laura F. Salazar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Sexual Communication ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
African American Females ◽  
African American Adolescent ◽  
Condom Negotiation ◽  
Vaginal Sex ◽  
Communication Frequency

ObjectivesTo identify relational correlates of unprotected oral sex (UOS) and vaginal intercourse (UVI) among African-American females. Methods: Participants (n = 715) provided data on demographics, sexual communication self efficacy (SCSE), sexual communication frequency, condom self-efficacy, power in sexual relationships, fear of negotiating condom use, UOS and UVI. Results: Participants reporting low SCSE were 2.5 and 1.6 times more likely to report UOS and UVI respectively. Additionally, participants who reported fear of condom negotiation were 3.1 times more likely to report UVI. Conclusions: Interventions promoting stronger SCSE may be a protective factor against having UOS and UVI among African-American females.

Self-Esteem and Theoretical Mediators of Safer Sex Among African American Female Adolescents: Implications for Sexual Risk Reduction Interventions

2005 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 413-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura F. Salazar ◽  
Richard A. Crosby ◽  
Ralph J. DiClemente ◽  
Gina M. Wingood ◽  
Celia M. Lescano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
African American Female ◽  
Sexual Risk Reduction ◽  
African American Female Adolescents

Theories of health behavior posit that change is accomplished by modifying factors deemed as mediators. A set of mediators from several theoretical models used in sexual risk reduction programs was assessed among a sample of 522 African American female adolescents. The goal was to determine whether self-esteem was associated with sexually transmitted disease (STD), pregnancy, and the set of theoretical mediators controlling for covariates. Bivariate analyses showed no relationship between self-esteem and STD or pregnancy; multivariate regression analysis revealed a significant relation between self-esteem and the set of mediators. Girls higher in self-esteem were more likely to hold positive condom attitudes, felt more efficacious in negotiating condom use, had more frequent communication with sex partners and parents, perceived fewer barriers to using condoms, and were less fearful of negotiating condom use. Self-esteem should be considered when designing and evaluating sexual risk reduction programs for this population.

scholarly journals Condom Use Self-Efficacy Among Younger Rural Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 267-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiarney D. Ritchwood ◽  
Dolly Penn ◽  
Courtney Peasant ◽  
Tashuna Albritton ◽  
Giselle Corbie-Smith
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Sexual Communication ◽  
African American Youth ◽  
Rural Adolescents ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Communication About Sex

This study examines the role of condom use knowledge and attitudes, and parent-teen communication about sex and relationship quality on reports of condom use self-efficacy among rural, African American youth. Participants were 465 North Carolinian youth (10-14 years). Results indicated that greater condom use self-efficacy was predicted by greater knowledge of condom use (β = .206; p < .001), more favorable attitudes toward condom use (β = −.20; p < .0001) and parent-teen communication about sex (β = .13; p < .05), and actual parent-teen communication about sex and dating (β = .14; p < .05). There was low agreement between parents and youth on measures related to parent-teen communication about sex. Findings call for interventions targeting improvement of condom use knowledge among early adolescents, as well as parent-teen communication about sex. In addition, given the low parent-teen agreement regarding sexual communication, parent-teen sexual communication is an important point of intervention.

Validation of a Parent-Adolescent Communication Scale for Use in STD/HIV Prevention Interventions

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 332-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica McDermott Sales ◽  
Robin R. Milhausen ◽  
Gina M. Wingood ◽  
Ralph J. DiClemente ◽  
Laura F. Salazar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexual Communication ◽  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
African American Female ◽  
Sex Partners ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Communication Scale

This study reports on the validation of a scale to assess adolescent girls' frequency of sexual communication with their parents. The Parent-Adolescent Communication Scale (PACS) was administered to 522 African American female adolescents ranging in age from 14 to 18. The PACS demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (across multiple administrations) and acceptable test-retest reliability over a 12-month follow-up period. Concurrently, scores on the PACS were correlated with frequency of sexual communication with partner, sexual communication self-efficacy (boyfriend), perceived parental knowledge, family support, depression, and condom use with steady male sex partners. Prospectively, baseline PACS scores were correlated with frequency of sexual communication with partner and condom use. The present investigation indicates that the PACS is a reliable and valid measure of frequency of sexual communication between female adolescents and their parents. Utility of the PACS for researchers and practitioners is discussed.

scholarly journals Influence of sexual sensation-seeking on factors associated with risky sexual behaviour among African-American female adolescents

Sexual Health ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiarney D. Ritchwood ◽  
Dolly C. Penn ◽  
Ralph J. DiClemente ◽  
Eve S. Rose ◽  
Jessica M. Sales
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
African American Females ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
African American Female ◽  
Partner Communication ◽  
Sexual Sensation Seeking

Background The identification of antecedents to sexual risk among youth is critical to the development and dissemination of multilevel interventions. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to examine the effect of sexual sensation-seeking on partner age, partner communication, and the sexual attitudes and behaviours of African-American female youth. Methods: This study examined survey data collected by audio computer-assisted self-interviews from 701 young African-American females between 14 and 20 years of age. The survey consisted of items designed to measure adolescents’ sexual risk and preventive behaviours. Results: The results of this study suggest that sexual sensation-seeking is associated with condom use among adolescent African-American females. For adolescents who reported greater sexual sensation-seeking, lower levels of sexual happiness were associated with a decreased likelihood of condom use at last intercourse (β = 1.01, P ≤ 0.05). For those reporting lower levels of sexual sensation-seeking, greater sexual enjoyment was associated with a greater likelihood of condom use at last intercourse (β = 0.93, P ≤ 0.01). Adolescents with younger sexual partners and lower levels of sexual sensation-seeking reported a higher proportion of condom use in the past 6 months (β = 0.70, P = 0.01). Higher partner communication self-efficacy and decreasing levels of sexual sensation-seeking were associated with fewer lifetime sexual partners (β = –0.54, P ≤ 0.05). Conclusions: Future research should address the impact of these variables on adolescent relationship dynamics and sexual decision-making.

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