scholarly journals Young New Zealand women's sexual decision making in casual sex situations: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Cooper ◽  
Barrie Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Casual Sex ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sexual Decision Making ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Societal Expectations

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.

scholarly journals Young New Zealand women's sexual decision making in casual sex situations: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Cooper ◽  
Barrie Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Casual Sex ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sexual Decision Making ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Societal Expectations

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.

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

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 56-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayley J. Denison ◽  
Collette Bromhead ◽  
Rebecca Grainger ◽  
Elaine M. Dennison ◽  
Annemarie Jutel
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

scholarly journals Barriers to sexually transmitted infection testing in New Zealand: a qualitative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 432-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayley J. Denison ◽  
Collette Bromhead ◽  
Rebecca Grainger ◽  
Elaine M. Dennison ◽  
Annemarie Jutel
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Reconceptualizing Issues That Affect Women's Sexual Decision-Making And Sexual Functioning

1994 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 611-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gail E. Wyatt ◽  
Monika H. Riederle
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sexual Risk Taking ◽  
Sexual Knowledge ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sexual Decision Making ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Relationship Factors ◽  
Do So

This paper addresses five existing societal myths and their underlying faulty assumptions about women's sexuality. The following myths are examined: (a) women possess adequate sexual knowledge to understand their sexual needs, (b) they know how to communicate about sex, (c) they engage in sex because they want to do so, (d) if they are sexually active, they enjoy sex, and (e) they use their knowledge of sex to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. These myths need to be considered when conducting research and developing interventions designed to decrease women's sexual risk-taking. Research that assesses women's levels of factual sexual knowledge, comfort and skills discussing sexual information, and literacy is needed. The importance of examining ethnic, cultural, economic, religious, relationship factors, and psychological issues is discussed in order to encourage research relevant to women's sexual decision-making.

scholarly journals Support to women who denounce experiences of violence based on her social network

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 865-873 ◽  
Author(s):  
Letícia Becker Vieira ◽  
Ivis Emília de Oliveira Souza ◽  
Florence Romijn Tocantins ◽  
Florentina Pina-Roche
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Relational Context ◽  
Health Network ◽  
Secondary Network ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Moment

Objective: to analyze the possibilities of help/support through the mapping and acknowledgement of the social network of women who denounce experiences of violence at a Police Precinct for Women.Method: qualitative study based on the theoretical-methodological framework of Lia Sanicola's Social Network, through interviews with 19 women.Results: the analysis of the network maps evidenced that the primary social network was more present than the secondary on and, despite consisting of significant relations, it demonstrates limitations. The women access the secondary network occasionally in the violence problem and/or its repercussions in their life and health. The discrete presence of the health network in the composition of the social network was revealed and, when mentioned, the relation between the health professional and the woman was characterized as fragile.Conclusion: the importance of the social network relates to the creation of spaces of help/support for the women beyond the moment of the aggression, which accompany them throughout their process of emancipation from an experience annulled by violence, considering that each woman acts and makes decisions in the relational context when she is ready for it.

New Zealand Government’s budgetary response to the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anil K. Narayan ◽  
John Kommunuri
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Public Funding ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Fiscal Policies ◽  
Budget Deficits ◽  
Public Budgeting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Policy Statements ◽  
The Moment

Purpose This paper aims to provide a commentary on how well the New Zealand (NZ) Government has used the budget as a tool to tackle the social and economic problems associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The role of public budgeting as a political instrument is also critiqued. Design/methodology/approach An analysis was carried out of relevant documents that included government policy statements, budgets, news articles and website information on the pandemic. Meaningful interpretation of information and reflections helped provide the basis of the commentary. Findings Public budgeting has a prominent role in addressing a major global crisis. Budgets need to quickly respond to the needs of the moment in saving lives and sustaining people’s well-being, businesses and the economy. In a crisis situation, the social, political and economic factors become crucial determinants of budgetary policy measures. Although strong political leadership is required to deliver budgets under unimaginable circumstances, the ideology of the political party in government can be a powerful predictor of fiscal policies. Crisis budgeting will result in mounting budget deficits and public debts that will take many years for future generations to pay back. Practical implications This paper provides a significant learning for other nations. These lessons will guide budget policymakers to prepare better for potential crisis in the future. Originality/value This paper is original and based on the NZ Government’s budgetary response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be valuable in formulating budget policies and public funding decisions in a major crisis.

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