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

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette Cooper ◽  
Barrie Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Casual Sex ◽  
Sexual Decision Making

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 ‘We're kidding ourselves if we say that contraception is accessible’: a qualitative study of general practitioners’ attitudes towards adolescents’ use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC)

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Duncan ◽  
Helen Paterson ◽  
Lynley Anderson ◽  
Neil Pickering
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Social Context ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Inductive Approach ◽  
Long Acting ◽  
Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTIONAdolescents’ uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) in New Zealand is low. We created the concept of a proactive LARC provision programme to overcome barriers to LARC uptake. Previously, this concept was discussed with adolescents and positively received. Lack of provider awareness is a barrier to LARC use identified in previous research and by adolescents. AIMWe sought the views of general practitioners (GPs) to gauge whether LARCs and their proactive promotion for use in adolescents may be acceptable to GPs. METHODSNine New Zealand GPs were interviewed about their contraception provision to adolescents and were then asked to comment on the concept of a proactive LARC provision programme. The data collected were transcribed and analysed using a general inductive approach to identify common themes and ideas. We concurrently interviewed and analysed interviews and continued to recruit GPs until thematic saturation was reached. RESULTSSix themes were identified from the interviews: (1) contraceptive decision making; (2) the GP role; (3) sexual activity; (4) social context; (5) gauging adolescent understanding; and (6) youth. When we proposed the concept of a proactive LARC provision programme, the GPs responded positively. DISCUSSIONThe research demonstrates that LARC uptake is affected by limited provider awareness. These findings align with other research internationally that identifies barriers to adolescent contraceptive use. The findings of this study suggest that other GPs may support a proactive LARC provision programme in New Zealand.

A National, Qualitative Study of Sexual Decision Making by Teenage Girls who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or who have Another Nonheterosexual Identity

2020 ◽  
Vol 217 ◽  
pp. 177-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele L. Ybarra ◽  
Julia Santana Parrilla ◽  
Jennifer Wolowic ◽  
Margaret Rosario ◽  
Carol Goodenow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Teenage Girls ◽  
Sexual Decision Making
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