scholarly journals Longitudinal Effects of Syndemics on HIV-Positive Sexual Minority Men’s Sexual Health Behaviors

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 1159-1170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audrey Harkness ◽  
Sierra A. Bainter ◽  
Conall O’Cleirigh ◽  
Christopher Albright ◽  
Kenneth H. Mayer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Longitudinal Effects ◽  
Sexual Health Behaviors

Contraceptive use and sexual health behaviors among newly-diagnosed HIV-positive South African women and men

Contraception ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 449
Author(s):  
K. Blanchard ◽  
S. Roberts ◽  
G. Ramjee ◽  
N. Lince ◽  
S. Dawad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
South African ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
African Women ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
South African Women ◽  
Sexual Health Behaviors

scholarly journals Sex in Late Life: Assessing Adults’ Expectations and the Role of Healthcare Professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 313-313
Author(s):  
Jill Naar ◽  
Raven Weaver ◽  
Shelbie Turner
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Late Life ◽  
Sexual History ◽  
Growth Curve Models ◽  
The Us ◽  
Sexual Health Behaviors ◽  
The Life Course

Abstract Sexual activity contributes to quality of life throughout the lifespan. However, stigma about sex in late life influences older adults’ perceptions and healthcare professionals’ perceptions of older adults’ sexual health/behaviors. Using a multi-methods approach, we examined attitudes and knowledge about sexual health/behaviors in late life. Using longitudinal data from the Midlife in the US Study (Wave 1-3; N=7049), we ran age-based growth curve models to analyze changes in levels of optimism about sex in their future. We also piloted a survey with healthcare professionals assessing attitudes, knowledge, and awareness of policy about sexual health/behaviors among older adults. Adults’ expectations became less optimistic with increased age (β = -0.1, SE = 0.003, p < .0001). Men were more optimistic than women at age 20 (p = 0.016), but men’s optimism decreased over the life course at a faster rate than did women’s (p < .0001), so that from ages 40-93, men were less optimistic than women. Among healthcare professionals (N=21), the majority indicated never or rarely asking their clients about sexual history or health/behaviors; however, they indicated some knowledge about issues relevant to older adults (e.g., safe-sex practices, sexual dysfunction). Few indicated awareness about policies related to sexual behavior among residents (i.e., issues of consent, STIs). Among adults, there is a need to address declining optimism for expectations about sex in late life. Health professionals are well-situated to raise awareness and normalize discussions about sexual health, thus countering negative stigma and contributing to increasing optimism for expectations to remain sexually active.

scholarly journals Sexual health behaviors of Deaf American Sign Language (ASL) users

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 579-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica Heiman ◽  
Sharon Haynes ◽  
Michael McKee
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
American Sign Language ◽  
Sign Language ◽  
American Sign ◽  
Sexual Health Behaviors

scholarly journals Non-parental Adults and Sexual Health Behaviors Among Young Minority Men: A Qualitative Examination

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma M. Sterrett-Hong ◽  
Joseph DeBow ◽  
Erica Caton ◽  
Matthew Harris ◽  
Russell Brewer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Structural Risk ◽  
Minority Men ◽  
Sexual Health Behaviors

Young Black and Latino sexual minority men (YBLSM) exhibit disproportionately high rates of negative sexual health outcomes, including HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, compared to other groups, partly due to relatively higher rates of exposure to a host of socio-structural risk factors (e.g., unstable housing and under-employment). However, an under-studied interpersonal resource exists for many YBLSM, non-parental adults (NPAs, i.e., adults who act as role models and provide social support), who may be able to influence contextual (e.g., unemployment) and individual (e.g., reduced health expectations) factors underlying sexual health disparities.Aims: This study sought to examine the role of NPAs in factors that affect sexual health behaviors and in supporting those health behaviors directly, among YBLSM living in a mid-sized city in the southern United States. A total of n=20 participants, n=10 YBLSM (ages 16 to 22), and n=10 NPAs (ages 26 to 52) were interviewed using semi-structured guides to examine NPA involvement in the lives of YBLSM from both sides of the relationship. The research team used a framework analysis approach to iteratively identify and define meaningful codes and sub-codes. Both YBLSM and NPAs described NPAs helping YBLSM through role modeling and social support in a variety of areas found to affect sexual health behaviors, such as housing instability and psychological distress, as well as in specific behaviors, such as condom use and HIV medication adherence. Given the multiple socio-structural obstacles facing YBLSM and their multifaceted relationships with NPAs, NPAs may be a promising resource to help address these impediments to health. Partnering more intentionally with NPAs is a potentially promising strategy to help reduce HIV-related disparities affecting YBLSM that is worthy of additional empirical attention.

Evidence-Based Approaches to HIV-Positive Sexual Minority Men’s Sexual Health

2019 ◽  
pp. 339-358
Author(s):  
Audrey Harkness ◽  
Steven A. Safren
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Viral Load Suppression ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Minority Men ◽  
State Of Research

This chapter reviews the current state of research and theory regarding evidence-based sexual health interventions for HIV-positive sexual minority men. Among HIV-positive sexual minority men, sexual health promotion includes reducing sexual behavior that could lead to HIV transmission, increasing adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) medication to attain viral load suppression, and addressing psychosocial and contextual factors that impact both of these health behaviors. The chapter reviews evidence-based behavioral approaches to promote sexual minority men’s sexual health, including those focused on increasing condom use, reducing sexual risk, and improving communication about HIV status. It also discusses interventions to improve ART adherence, which promote HIV-positive sexual minority men’s personal health and serve as a secondary prevention intervention via reducing transmissibility. The chapter concludes with an illustration of an evidence-based intervention with an HIV-positive client. Overarching clinical implications and areas for future research regarding HIV-positive sexual minority men’s sexual health are also discussed.

scholarly journals Sexual Health Behaviors, Preferences for Care, and Use of Health Services Among Adolescents in Pediatric Emergency Departments

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 907-911 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa K. Miller ◽  
Michelle Pickett ◽  
Kelsee Leisner ◽  
Ashley K. Sherman ◽  
Sharon G. Humiston
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
Sexual Health Behaviors ◽  
Preferences For Care ◽  
Use Of Health Services

Improving body image and sexual health behaviors among college women

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (8) ◽  
pp. 826-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie L. Grossman ◽  
Bianca Campagna ◽  
Hadley Brochu ◽  
Meline Odermatt ◽  
Rachel A. Annunziato
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
College Women ◽  
Sexual Health Behaviors

Sexual Health Behaviors and Pregnancy Risk Among Hospitalized Female Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1129-1136
Author(s):  
Jane Alyce Hunt ◽  
Kimberly A. Randell ◽  
Sarah Mermelstein ◽  
Melissa K. Miller ◽  
Ashley K. Sherman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Pregnancy Risk ◽  
Sexual Health Behaviors
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