scholarly journals Correction for "Impacts of Abstinence Education on Teen Sexual Activity, Risk of Pregnancy, and Risk of Sexually Transmitted Diseases," by Christopher Trenholm et al., Vol. 27, No. 2, 255–276 (2008)

2008 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 716-716
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Abstinence Education ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Impacts of abstinence education on teen sexual activity, risk of pregnancy, and risk of sexually transmitted diseases

2008 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Trenholm ◽  
Barbara Devaney ◽  
Kenneth Fortson ◽  
Melissa Clark ◽  
Lisa Quay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Abstinence Education ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

scholarly journals Specifics of Sex Life and Methods of Birth Control Among Students at the University of Osijek

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-110
Author(s):  
Zvonimir Bosnić ◽  
Ljiljana Trtica Majnarić ◽  
Mile Volarić ◽  
Antonio Lozić ◽  
Domagoj Vučić
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Sexual Experience ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
The University

The aim of this study is to define specifics of sex life and methods of birth control among students at the University of Osijek. Participants were students who study at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek. A newly formed questionnaire containing 31 questions was used for this purpose. The study included 549 voluntarily students, 54.3% of students had first sexual experience between 16 and 18 years of age. Most of them were long-term couples, who are managing better with sexual activities then students in short-term relationships, who are more stressed because of their studies. When it comes to the type of contraceptives, 71, 9 % of students used some of birth control methods, and most common is condom (75.9 %). However, 27. 9 % of students believe that natural methods of birth are safe enough. There are no significant differences in age at the time of first sexual activity considering gender, year at university and residency. The biggest reason for not using contraception is long-term relationship in which students do not feel fear of sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy.

scholarly journals Pharyngeal Gonorrhoea in Women: An Important Reservoir for Increasing Neisseria gonorrhoea Prevalence in Urban Australian Heterosexuals?

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Josephine Lusk ◽  
Ruby N. N. Uddin ◽  
Monica M. Lahra ◽  
Frances L. Garden ◽  
Ratan L. Kundu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sex Work ◽  
Heterosexual Transmission ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex Work ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Neisseria Gonorrhoea ◽  
Partner Change ◽  
Sydney Australia

We aim to characterize sexual behavioral aspects of heterosexual Neisseria gonorrhoea (NG) acquisition in two Sexually Transmitted Diseases clinics in Sydney, Australia, in 2008–2012. Of 167 NG cases, 102 were heterosexually acquired with a trend of increasing NG prevalence in heterosexuals from 1.1% (95% CI 0.6–2.1) in 2008 to 3.0% (95% CI 2.0–4.0) in 2012 (P=0.027). Of heterosexual male cases, unprotected fellatio was the likely sexual activity for NG acquisition in 21/69 (30.4%) and commercial sex work (CSW) contact the likely source in 28/69 (40.6%). NG prevalence overall in CSW (2.2%) was not significantly higher than in non-CSW (1.2%) (P=0.15), but in 2012 there was a significant increase in NG prevalence in CSW (8.6%) compared to non-CSW (1.6%) (P<0.001). Pharyngeal NG was found in 9/33 (27.3%) female cases. Decreased susceptibility to ceftriaxone (MIC ≥ 0.03 mg/L) occurred in 2.5% NG isolates, none heterosexually acquired. All were azithromycin susceptible. A significant trend of increasing prevalence of heterosexual gonorrhoea in an urban Australian STD clinic setting is reported. We advocate maintenance of NG screening in women, including pharyngeal screening in all women with partner change who report fellatio, as pharyngeal NG may be an important reservoir for heterosexual transmission. Outreach to CSW should be enhanced.

Risk: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

1994 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-49
Author(s):  
Donna R. Falvo
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Increase Risk ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Perceptual Changes

Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) can have significant physical, psychological, socio-economic consequences for those who contract them. Due to the dramatic increase of STD over the last decade considerable attention has been focused on ways in which this epidemic can be controlled. A key to prevention is recognizing behaviors which increase risk for contracting an STD. The proliferation of STD make it inevitable that the rehabilitation counselor will be confronted with problems related to sexual activity which may place the client at risk. Increased awareness and understanding of STD and behaviors which contribute to their spread, as well as a willingness to discuss sexual issues in an atmosphere which is non judgmental can contribute greatly to the rehabilitation counselors ability to promote individual behavioral and perceptual changes which can decrease the clients risk of contracting an STD.

Attitudes toward Aids, Herpes II, and Toxic Shock Syndrome: Two Years Later

1986 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 883-891 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence Simkins ◽  
Aleen Kushner
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Toxic Shock Syndrome ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Toxic Shock ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The Past ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Relationship

Within the past two years there has been a significant increase in the number of reported cases of AIDS. There has also been a corresponding increase in attention in the media specifically to AIDS and more generally to sexually transmitted diseases and other health-related issues. The purpose of this investigation was to determine if there have now been any corresponding changes in attitudes toward diseases such as AIDS, Herpes II, and toxic shock syndrome and if any of these diseases has affected sexual activity. We were also interested in determining the relationship between homophobia and the extent of concern about these diseases. Our results suggest little change either in attitudes or in sexual behavior for the majority of our respondents. Men, particularly homosexuals, continue to be the most concerned about AIDS. Such concern affected the sexual activity of homosexual men more than that of heterosexual men and women. A low but significant correlation between homophobic attitudes and concern about AIDS and herpes was obtained. Women continue to have more concern about toxic shock syndrome than either AIDS or herpes.

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