20: What does sex of sexual partners tell us about sexual orientation in adolescents? Findings from a prospective study

Adolescent bystanders (i.e., witnesses to violence) can prevent sexual and dating violence among their peers and create a safer social environment if they detect the opportunity. The current study prospectively examined the association of demographic (i.e., age, gender, sexual orientation), psychosocial (i.e., knowledge, rape myth acceptance, victim empathy), and behavioral (i.e., binge drinking) factors with bystander opportunity detection in situations regarding sexual and dating violence among adolescents ( N = 1,322, 50.3% girls/women, 88.9% White/non-Hispanic, 85.9% heterosexual, 18.6% free/reduced lunch, aged 13–19). Sexual minority girls, adolescents with greater victim empathy, and binge drinkers were more likely to detect bystander opportunity than heterosexual girls, boys, adolescents with less victim empathy, and nonbinge drinkers. These findings suggest that current theoretical frameworks used to understand bystander opportunity and action may be enhanced by the consideration of demographic and personal characteristics.

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Gender Variance in Childhood and Sexual Orientation in Adulthood: A Prospective Study

Journal of Sexual Medicine ◽

10.1111/j.1743-6109.2012.02701.x ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 2723-2733 ◽

Cited By ~ 41

Author(s):

Thomas D. Steensma ◽

Jan van der Ende ◽

Frank C. Verhulst ◽

Peggy T. Cohen‐Kettenis

Keyword(s):

Sexual Orientation ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Gender Variance ◽

A Prospective Study

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Incidence and risk factors for herpes simplex virus type 2 seroconversion among pregnant women in Uganda: A prospective study

The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries ◽

10.3855/jidc.6874 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 10 (10) ◽

pp. 1108-1115 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Sarah Nakubulwa ◽

Dan K Kaye ◽

Freddie Bwanga ◽

Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye ◽

Edith Nakku-Joloba ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Herpes Simplex Virus ◽

Herpes Simplex ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Sexual Partners ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

Multiple Sexual Partners ◽

Simplex Virus ◽

A Prospective Study

Introduction: Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) acquired during pregnancy is associated with adverse outcomes such as perinatal HSV-2 transmission. HSV-2 seroconversion occurs within four weeks of HSV-2 acquisition. There was neither documented incidence nor risk factors for HSV-2 seroconversion during pregnancy in Uganda. The objective of this study was to determine the incidence and risk factors for HSV-2 seroconversion among pregnant women in Mulago Hospital, Uganda. Methodology: A prospective study of 200 consenting HSV-2-negative women between 26 and 28 weeks of gestation was done between November 2013 and October 2014. HSV-2 serostatus was determined using HerpeSelect HSV-2 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Interviewer-administered questionnaires were used to collect socio-demographic characteristics and sexual history. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) serostatus was obtained from antenatal records. A total of 191 women completed follow-up and repeat HSV-2 serology by 38 weeks. Negative binomial regression analysis was used to estimate risk ratios for risk factors for HSV-2 seroconversion. Results: Of 191 women, 15 (7.9%) seroconverted during pregnancy. Having multiple sexual partners, being in polygamous unions, and having HIV-positive serostatus were found to be risk factors for HSV-2 seroconversion. Conclusions: The incidence of HSV-2 seroconversion during pregnancy in Uganda was high. Multiple sexual partners, polygamy, and HIV-positive serostatus were risk factors for HSV-2 seroconversion during pregnancy. Strengthening health education on the avoidance of multiple sexual partners during pregnancy is paramount in prevention of HSV-2 seroconversion.

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