Sexual health promotion messages for young people in Netflix most-watched series content (2015–2020): mixed-methods analysis study

IntroductionSexual health is a major issue for young people, and there is a need to promote it. Sexual health promotion messages may be included in Netflix series that are widely watched by young people, with important emotional dimensions in scenarios.ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to investigate the explicit sexual health promotion messages integrated in Netflix series popular among young people, and to describe them and how they are delivered.MethodsWe selected two types of Netflix series, aimed at young people: (1) series whose synopsis is mainly about sexual health and (2) all-subject series. We extracted data from 65 episodes of 6 of the most-watched Netflix series. We used a data extraction grid on EpiData. We analysed sexual health themes and sexual health promotion messages. We described the series and listed all the sexual health and other health themes discussed. For each promotion message, we described scene contents and extracted dialogues.ResultsWe found 62 promotion messages in the 6 analysed series. The two series that highlight sexual health in their synopsis account for 81% (n=50/62) of these identified promotion messages. Messages mainly focus on sexual harassment and violence (19%), on sexually transmitted infections protection (18%) and on contraception (15%). Messages are mainly delivered as verbal information, and mostly feature 16–18 years old characters in school. Analysis highlighted four main points concerning scenarios in these series: (1) there are different ways to deliver sexual health promotion messages; (2) there is depiction of negative value judgements and gender norms; (3) some information may be incomplete or misleading and (4) risky behaviours are represented.ConclusionNetflix series incorporate diverse sexual health promotion messages for young people. Further research could assess how these messages are perceived and whether they increase the knowledge, skills and positive health behaviours of young people.

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HEALTH-RELATED BEHAVIOUR IN ADOLESCENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED BASIC INSTRUCTION IN HEALTH PROMOTION

Wiadomości Lekarskie ◽

10.36740/wlek201901102 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 72 (1) ◽

pp. 12-16

Author(s):

Ruslan V. Tekliuk ◽

Ihor V. Serheta ◽

Oksana A. Serebrennikova

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Secondary Schools ◽

Risk Taking ◽

Health Behaviours ◽

Positive Health ◽

Future Health ◽

Significant Relationships ◽

Health Related ◽

Risky Behaviours ◽

Health Related Behaviour

Introduction: Both positive and risky health behaviours among adolescents are of paramount importance as they often pathway further lifestyles and determine future health outcomes. The paper focuses on the trends of health promotion activities and health risks among adolescents who have been instructed on these topics at secondary schools. The aim: to detect trends in pro-active health behaviour and risk taking activities of Ukrainian adolescents in the last 14 years. Materials and methods: males and females, aged 15-17, who studied in secondary schools of the urban area of Vinnytsia city, Ukraine, in the years 2003, 2013, 2017, anonymously filled in the 118-item questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Cochran Q test, Spearman correlation analysis, Kendall’s tau coefficient were used to analyze the data. Results: Overall, the data about health related issues obtained in the year 2003 vary significantly from the years 2013 and 2017, which indicates some beneficial influence that has taken place since 2003. Much fewer differences were spotted between the years 2013 and 2017. Health related behaviours in females showed less significant dynamics and some changes indicate regression, while males reported multiple improved results. Meanwhile actual numbers of males who opted for risky behaviours were higher than those of females. Significant relationships were found between some socio-economic factors, positive health behaviours (sufficient sleep, physical activity, daily regime, and life satisfaction) and proactive health choices. Conclusions: The available data suggests that there was a beneficial health-related influence on the schoolchildren over the years 2003-2017. Our findings also support the view that certain assets may protect the youth from risk-taking behaviours.

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The Need for an Integrated Approach to Reducing Young People’s Risk of Homelessness and HIV in Pakistan

Pakistan Journal of Public Health ◽

10.32413/pjph.v10i2.604 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 77-81

Author(s):

Muhammad Naveed Noor

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Young People ◽

Sexual Health ◽

Health Sector ◽

Health Behaviours ◽

Past Research ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Good Health ◽

Inconsistent Condom ◽

Increased Risk

Background: Past research demonstrated a link between homelessness and the increased risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, ways to reduce young people’s risk of homelessness and sexual health risks have not been adequately addressed. This paper, based on the first detailed sociological exploration into the lived experiences of homeless young people, argues for the adoption of a holistic and integrated approach to health promotion that goes beyond the health sector. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with twenty-nine homeless young people, aged 16-25-year-old, from Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Results: A combination of socio-structural and interpersonal forces shaped participants’ pathways to homelessness and their experiences of street life – notably regarding sex work – and produce contexts of competing risks where HIV/STIs prevention became a secondary concern. Participants had a reasonable knowledge regarding nature, transmission, prevention, and to some extent, treatment of HIV/STIs. Nevertheless, this knowledge did not help them much, as most of the participants used condoms inconsistently with clients and intimate partners. Financial considerations, fear of violence from clients, and social obligations in intimate partnerships contributed to participants inconsistent condom use, increasing their risk of HIV/STIs. Conclusion: The results indicate the importance of the Ottawa Charter of health promotion, which suggests that conventional health promotion approaches are potentially suboptimal in shaping health behaviours supportive of good health. Notably, building healthy public policies, creating supportive environments, strengthening community actions, developing personal skills, and reorienting health services can help to improve young people’s socioeconomic status, which is inextricably linked with sexual health behaviour and status.

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Determining the Impact of Text Messaging for Sexual Health Promotion to Young People

Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽

10.1097/olq.0b013e3181f68d7b ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Judy Gold ◽

Megan S. C. Lim ◽

Jane S. Hocking ◽

Louise A. Keogh ◽

Tim Spelman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Young People ◽

Sexual Health ◽

Text Messaging ◽

The Impact

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Attitudes, knowledge and sexual behavior among Finnish adolescents before and after an intervention

Health Promotion International ◽

10.1093/heapro/daz074 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 821-830

Author(s):

Marja Pakarinen ◽

Jari Kylmä ◽

Mika Helminen ◽

Tarja Suominen

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Sexual Behavior ◽

Sexual Health ◽

First Year Students ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Before And After ◽

Class Room ◽

Information Materials

Abstract Adolescents are an important target group for sexual health promotion, and there are numerous programs and interventions carried out in this field. The aim of this study is to describe adolescents’ attitudes, knowledge and sexual behavior before and after a sexual health promotion intervention. The intervention was developed in the study and consisted of three elements: (i) class-room session, (ii) information materials and (iii) free condom distribution. The study was carried out in eight randomly selected vocational schools in Finland. The participants were first year students aged 15–19 years. The data were collected using an electronic questionnaire before intervention (intervention baseline n = 500, control baseline n = 183) and two times after the intervention (intervention first follow-up n = 173/second follow-up n = 202, control first follow-up n = 115/second follow-up n = 46). There were significant differences before and after the intervention concerning better knowledge and more frequent testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Schools are an important environment to reach adolescents during the phase where their sexual health is developing and there is an increased risk of STI transmission. More school-based interventions are therefore needed, and the results of this study can be utilized when developing sexual health promotion interventions among adolescents.

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16. A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF THE IMPACT OF EMAIL AND TEXT (SMS) MESSAGES ON THE SEXUAL HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE

Sexual Health ◽

10.1071/shv4n4ab16 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 290 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

M. S. C. Lim ◽

J. S. Hocking ◽

C. K. Aitken ◽

L. Jordan ◽

C. K. Fairley ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Young People ◽

Sexual Health ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Text Messages ◽

Control Group ◽

Sexual Risk Behaviour ◽

Health Seeking ◽

The Impact

Objective: To trial a novel method of sexual health promotion - sending email and mobile phone text messages (SMS) about safe sex and STI to promote reductions in STI behaviours and increases in STI knowledge and testing. Methods: Young people (aged 16-29) were recruited at a music festival in Melbourne. They completed a questionnaire about sexual risk behaviour and were randomised to either the intervention arm of the study (to receive messages) or a control group. Text messages were sent every 3-4 weeks for a twelve month period and included catchy STI prevention slogans. Emails were sent monthly and contained detailed information about STI topics and links to related websites. Participants completed follow-up questionnaires online after 3, 6 and 12 months. Clustered weighted estimating equations were used to compare outcomes of the two groups. Results: 994 people completed at least one questionnaire (507 in the intervention group and 487 in the control group); at baseline 58% were female, the median age was 19 years and 82% had ever had sex. At 12 months, STI knowledge was higher among the intervention group for both males (OR 3.19, 95% CI 1.52, 6.69) and females (OR 2.36, 95% CI 1.27, 4.37). Females in the intervention group were also more likely to have discussed sexual health with a clinician (OR 2.92, 95% CI 1.66, 5.15) and to have had an STI test in the past 6 months (OR 2.51, 95% CI 1.11, 5.69). There were no significant differences in condom use between the groups. Respondents' opinions of the SMS and emails were positive. Conclusions: Receiving regular sexual health-related SMS and email messages can improve knowledge in young people and health seeking behaviour in young women. SMS and email are low cost, widely available and convenient, which - when combined with their popularity among youth - means that these media have considerable potential for sexual health promotion.

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New digital media interventions for sexual health promotion among young people: a systematic review

Sexual Health ◽

10.1071/sh18127 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Erin Wadham ◽

Clare Green ◽

Joseph Debattista ◽

Shawn Somerset ◽

Adem Sav

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Young People ◽

Sexual Health ◽

Digital Media ◽

Media Interventions

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Schools

The Journal of School Nursing ◽

10.1177/1059840516678910 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (2) ◽

pp. 109-115 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

India D. Rose ◽

Daniela B. Friedman

Keyword(s):

Health Education ◽

Health Services ◽

Sexual Health ◽

School Nurses ◽

Future Research ◽

Health Issues ◽

Sexual Health Education ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Integral Role ◽

And Gender

Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth are at disproportionate risk for HIV. Schools play an integral role in educating young people about sexual health in addition to providing sexual health services. This qualitative study examined SGM youths’ perception of school sexual health education and services. A total of 42 self-identified African American SGM males participated in focus groups or in an in-depth interview. Qualitative findings revealed that schools are missing the opportunity to educate SGM youth about sexual health. Youth participants noted several barriers to accessing sexual health education and services at schools including limited, targeted health information and school nurses not being knowledgeable of health issues that impact SGM youth. Participants noted that school sexual health services are not adequately marketed to students and sometimes do not include testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Suggestions for future research and implications for school nurses and sexual health services are discussed.

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