What influences university students to seek sexually transmitted infection testing?: A qualitative study in New Zealand

This qualitative study explores the sexual decision making (SDM) of a group of young New Zealand women who had previously participated in casual sex without a condom. In doing so, it helps address a gap in the literature of first-hand accounts of the factors that have influenced SDM related to sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk in New Zealand. Eleven women were interviewed with the intention of gaining a greater understanding of their SDM before, and in, the 'heat of the moment'. Four major themes related to SDM emerged from the data: 1) the importance of being in a relationship; 2) the influence of alcohol on SDM; 3) the power of societal expectations and the women's desire to be seen as "normal"; and 4) the sense of powerlessness many felt in negotiating condom use. The findings are discussed in relation to their relevance for sexual health promotion in the social context of New Zealand and in terms of research indicating that similar factors influence the SDM of young women in other Western countries.

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Developing domains to assess understanding regarding sexually transmitted infections among sexually transmitted infection clinic attendees: A qualitative study

Indian Journal of Community Medicine ◽

10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_92_16 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 42 (3) ◽

pp. 151

Author(s):

BansariL Chawada ◽

JayeshK Kosambiya ◽

VipulP Chaudhari

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic ◽

Infection Clinic

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Association between pubic hair grooming and prevalent sexually transmitted infection among female university students

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0221303 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (9) ◽

pp. e0221303 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jamie Luster ◽

Abigail Norris Turner ◽

John P. Henry ◽

Maria F. Gallo

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽

Pubic Hair ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Sexually Transmitted

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General Information & Statistics

Asia-Pacific Biotech News ◽

10.1142/s0219030302001088 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 06 (13) ◽

pp. 486-493

Keyword(s):

New Zealand ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽

General Information ◽

World Cup ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Plant Variety ◽

Variety Protection ◽

Food Recalls ◽

Agriculture And Food

Australia's Plant Species to be Kept in DNA Bank. Chinese Potato to Enjoy Promising Market Prospect. China to Host Agriculture and Food Fair. International Biotech Forum in Hong Kong. Biotech in Ten More BU Colleges. Revelations of Banned Flavoring Lead to Food Recalls. Korea Takes Precautions against Bioterrorism during World Cup. Funding for Research into Arthritis and Asthma Cures. Increasing Rate of Sexually Transmitted Infection in New Zealand. Pakistan Promotes Biotech Research. Philippines Implement Plant Variety Protection Act. Powerful Scanner for Stroke and Epilepsy. Cancer Remains Top Cause of Death in Taiwan. APBioNet to Actively Promote Bioinfomatics in the Region.

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