scholarly journals Dating Applications, Sexual Behaviors, and Attitudes of College Students in Brazil’s Legal Amazon

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7494
Author(s):  
Maycon Klerystton B. Tavares ◽  
Romulo L. P. de Melo ◽  
Bianca F. da Rocha ◽  
Débora J. Andrade ◽  
Danielle R. Evangelista ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Number Of Sexual Partners

Although dating applications (apps) have become popular among young adults, there is a dearth of information regarding the sexual health implications among Brazilian college students. This study examined risky sexual behavior and attitudes of dating app users, based on their sex in Brazil’s Legal Amazon. Three hundred and fifty-nine students reported their sociodemographic data, dating app use, and sexual behaviors and attitudes through self-administered questionnaires. Bivariate analyses and analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Bonferroni post-hoc tests were performed. Dating app use was reported by 238 (66.3%) subjects, most of whom had an encounter and sex with a casual partner. Women frequently requested condom use. Trust in one’s partner or having repeated encounters were the main reasons for engaging in risky sexual behavior. Men had a greater number of sexual partners and less protective attitudes. Sexual health awareness by apps was not reported by 97% of women, and most of them were not tested for sexually transmitted infections. A positive attitude toward sexual health was not a predictor of safe sex. Important similarities and differences regarding risky sexual behaviors and attitudes were observed between the sexes, many of which correlated with increased sexual vulnerability during the sexual encounters arranged through the dating apps. This cross-sectional study supports efforts on sexual health promotion and sexual education implementation in the face of growing usage of apps among young adults for sexual matters.

Serological profile of HBV infection among young adults assisted at a Counseling and Testing Centre in the southwest of Goiás

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriany Brito Sousa ◽  
Cristhiane Campos Marques de Oliveira ◽  
Nicole Nogueira Cardoso ◽  
Luis Regagnan Dias ◽  
Carolina Barbosa Carvalho do Carmo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hbv Infection ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Serological Profile ◽  
Counseling And Testing

Introduction: Young people often present risky sexual behavior and are more exposed to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the sexual behavior and HBV serological profile in the young population attended at a Counseling and Testing Centre (CTC) in the southwest of Goiás. Methods: Quantitative cross-sectional study with descriptive and retrospective analysis conducted at the CTC of Rio Verde. Data from young adults (18-29 years) attended in 2018 were examined to determine the seroprevalence and sexual behavior of HBV. Results: The sample consisted of 1,455 individuals, with 1,423 nonreactive for HBV (HBsAg and total anti-HBc negative), 2 with serological scar (total anti-HBc and anti-HBs positive), and 8 reagents (HBsAg and total anti-HBc positive). Of these, 63% (5) were males and 38% (3) females, with an average age of 24.6 years, 75% (6) were single, and a mean education of 4.25 years. The average number of sexual partnerships in the past 12 months was 2.71. Notably, 25% (2) had previous sexually transmitted infection (STI) and 75% (6) reported drug use, with alcohol being the most frequent. Regarding the use of condoms with fixed partnership, 57% (4) men did not use them. As reason for not wearing a condom, 71% (5) of them claimed trust in the sexual partnership. With casual partners, 14% (1) did not use condoms, 14% (1) justified their nonuse by trust, and 14% (1) were under the effect of drugs/alcohol. Conclusion: The prevalence of HBV in young adults who attended the CTC in 2018 was 0.55% with HBsAg and total anti-HBc positive and 0.14% with total anti-HBc and anti-HBs positive. Among those infected, most were single men, brown, with low education, and reported alcohol consumption and inconsistent use of condoms in sexual intercourse for both fixed and casual partnerships. These data reinforce the need for STI preventive strategies in this population.

scholarly journals Perilaku Seksual Berisiko pada Pedagang Bawang Merah di Kecamatan Wanasari Kabupaten Brebes

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nina Maria Desi ◽  
Zahroh Shaluhiyah ◽  
Sutopo Patria Djati
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Strongly Connected ◽  
The Times ◽  
Time Variables

ABSTRAKTingkat migrasi penduduk yang makin tinggi mengakibatkan populasi berisiko tertular infeksi menular seksual juga meningkat. Dari studi pendahuluan yang dilakukan terhadap pedagang bawang merah di wilayah Kec. Wanasari Kab. Brebes terungkap bahwa pengetahuan mengenai perilaku seksual beresiko kurang dan perilaku seksual beresiko tanpa kondom yang tinggi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif analitik kuantitatif dengan rancangan cross sectional, metode pengumpulan data dengan penyebaran kuisioner untuk mencari gambaran perilaku seksual berisiko. Sampel penelitian yaitu pedagang bawang merah di Kec. Wanasari Kab. Brebes yaitu sebesar 120 orang. Sebanyak 86,7% responden berperilaku seksual berisiko IMS. 70,8% responden berumur ≥32 tahun dengan pendidikan rendah sebanyak 57,5% dan belum menikah sebanyak 52,5%. Sebagian besar responden berpengetahuan kurang baik dan 61,7% melakukan kegiatan berisiko untuk mengisi waktu luang. Variabel yang berhubungan terhadap perilaku seksual berisiko IMS adalah umur dan kegiatan pengisi waktu luang. Analisis multivaritat menunjukan factor yang paling berpengaruh adalah umur, kegiatan pengisi waktu luang dan religiusitas. Saran bagi Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Brebes lebih meningkatkan pengetahuan para pedagang bawang dalam hal perilaku seksual berisiko dan memfasilitasi para pedagang untuk mengisi waktu luang dengan hal yang bermanfaat dan terhindar dari perilaku seksual berisiko.Kata Kunci : Pedagang bawang, Infeksi Menular SeksualABSTRACTSEXUAL BEHAVIOR AT RISK OF ONION TRADERS IN WANASARI, BREBES; Along with the times, the population at high risk of sexually transmitted infections increase rapidly. From a preliminary study in the district Wanasari Brebes revealed that their knowledge about sexual behavior said to be low risk and lots of sexual risk behavior without condom. This research is descriptive quantitative analytical with cross-sectional design study, methods for collecting the data by distributing questionnaires to find a picture on the risky sexual behaviors of respondent. The sample in this research is 120 people. 86,7% respondent has risky sexual behavior. 70,8% of respondent is above 32 years old with low education as much as 57,5% and not marriage yet 52,5%. 61,7% of respondent has risky behavior in their leisure time. Variables that significantly relationship against sexual behavior are ages and leisure activity.based on multivariate analisys, variables that strongly connected to sexual behavior is ages, leisure activity, and religiousity. Advice given to Departemen Kesehatan Brebes for further enhance the knowledge of onion traders in terms of risky sexual behavior, include facilitating spare time with things that are more useful to avoid risky sexual behavior.Keyword : Behavior, sexual risk, Brebes

Risky sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men and purchase sex attending an Israeli sexually transmitted infection clinic

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 236-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rivka S Rich ◽  
Alex Leventhal ◽  
Rivka Sheffer ◽  
Zohar Mor
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sex With Men

Men who have sex with men (MSM) and purchase sex (MPS) are a sub-group potentially at high risk for acquiring and transmitting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This is a hard-to-reach population resulting in a scarcity of studies covering the issue. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the association between purchasing sex and high-risk behaviors related to HIV/STI transmission and appraise the STI prevalence among MSM. All MSM who attended the STI clinic in Tel Aviv between 2003 and 2010 were included. Demographics, behavioral, clinical, and laboratory data were compared between MPS and non-MPS to identify high-risk sexual behaviors and STI prevalence associated with purchasing sex. Of the first visits of 2694 MSM who attended the STI clinic during the study period, 151 (5.6%) paid for sex. MPS were more commonly older and married than non-MPS. MPS were more likely to engage in behaviors associated with high risk for HIV/STI transmission, including infrequent condom use during anal sex, substance use during sex, and selling sex themselves. MPS had a higher STI prevalence than non-MPS, although this was not statistically significant ( p = 0.05). These findings highlight the need to establish culturally tailored interventions for MPS addressing the potential risks associated with purchasing sex.

scholarly journals CLINICAL PROFILE AND SEXUAL BEHAVIORS IN PATIENTS OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN A TEACHING HOSPITAL OF EASTERN NEPAL

2003 ◽  
Vol 40 (140) ◽  
pp. 172-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudha Agrawal ◽  
V K Garg ◽  
A Agarwalla ◽  
M Deb
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
And Bisexual

A hospital based prospective cross sectional study was under taken over one-yearperiod from April 1998 to March 1999 to study the clinical profile and sexual behaviorin sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) patients at Dermatology and Venereology OPDat BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal. A total of 105 patients giving history suggestive of STDswere studied. These patients were also enquired for their sexual behaviors. Therewere 85 males and 20 females; and the majority (55.2%) was in the age group of 21-30 years. Most of the patients (25.7%) were students followed by housewives (17.2%).service holders (13.3%), businessmen (13.3%), unemployed (9.5%) and fanners(8.5%).. Literates were 80%. Sixty-eight percent males and 90% females were married.Majority of the males contracted infection from CSW (58.8%). Females got theinfection from husbands and friends. More than 50% of male had multiple partnerswhereas in case of females it was only 5%. Homosexual and bisexual were 3.5% and4.7% respectively in males. Unprotected sexual contact was found in 94.1% of malesand 100% of females. Syphilis (30.5%) was the commonest type of STD followed bygonorrhea (14.3%), genital warts (14.3%), chancroid (6.7%), candidiasis (6.7%),herpes genitalis (5.7%), mixed infection (4.7%), donovanosis (2.8%), andLymphogranuloma venereum (0.9%). In homosexual and bisexual, only NGU andsyphilis were seen. STDs constituted 0.97% of all new dermatology patients. In spiteof high proportion of promiscuous sexual behavior, there was only one HIV positivepatient.Key Words: Clinical profile, Sexual behavior, STD patients, Nepal.

scholarly journals Conductas sexuales de riesgo para contraer infección por virus del papiloma humano y enfermedades de transmisión sexual en varones

Tequio ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-13
Author(s):  
Sandra Olimpia Gutiérrez- Enríquez ◽  
Yolanda Terán Figueroa
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Number Of Sexual Partners

The objective is to present risky sexual behaviors that can lead to contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In San Luis Potosí, Mexico, a universe of 77 men with active sexual life was studied; a self-administered questionnaire with four sections was applied: initiation of sexual intercourse, sexually transmitted diseases, preventive actions and number of sexual partners. To measure sexual behavior, two scales were designed, an ordinal one to observe different levels, a nominal one for the presence or absence of risky sexual behaviors. Some results obtained show that 87.1% had their first sexual intercourse at age 18 or earlier, 53.2% always used condoms, 93.5% had their first sexual intercourse with women and 6.5% with men, and 63.7% engaged in risky sexual behavior. One of the conclusions is that the majority of males in this study engaged in one or more risky sexual behaviors that can lead to contracting HPV and other sexually transmitted diseases

Youth Risky Sexual Behavior: Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Factors in North-West Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2097651
Author(s):  
Alehegn Bishaw Geremew ◽  
Abebaw Addis Gelagay ◽  
Hedija Yenus Yeshita ◽  
Telake Azale Bisetegn ◽  
Yohannes Ayanaw Habitu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Common Mental Disorder ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction Despite, risky sexual behavior behaviors adversely affect the health of youth people, youth has been start sexual lives during teenager is increasing, thus youth has been engaged in risky sexual behaviors. However, almost all the previous studies are institutional based and did not considered out school youth. Therefore, this community based study among youth was implemented to identify sociodemographic determinants of risky sexual behaviors among youth. Methods The community based cross-sectional study design was conducted from March 15 to April 15, 2019, among youths. Data were extracted from data collected for project on assessments of common health problem and risky behaviors in central, north and west Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia. A bivariable and multivariable logistic regression model was fitted. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval were used to determine the presence of an association between independent variables and risky sexual behavior. Results The overall prevalence of risky sexual behavior was 27.5%, 95%CI: (25–29). Age 20–24 years (AOR = 1.8,95% CI:1.3–2.5), female (AOR = 1.6,95%CI: 1.2–2.1), had no formal education (AOR = 1.9,95% CI:1.1–3.4), not schooling during data collection year (AOR = 1.8,95%CI:1.3–2.6), family wealth index status; lowest (AOR = 2.3,95%CI:1.3–3.9), low (AOR = 2.1,95%CI:1.2–3.5), medium (AOR = 1.9,95%CI:1.2–3.0) and high (AOR = 1.8, 95%CI:1.1–3.0), having common mental disorder (AOR = 2.0,95% CI: 1.4–2.7), and watching pornography materials (AOR = 1.6, 95%CI: 1.2–2.1) were factors associated with risky sexual behaviors. Conclusions Findings of this study revealed that one every four youths aged 15–24 years old had risky sexual behaviors. Hence, working on economic development of the family and prevention of violence can contribute to reducing risky sexual behavior among youths.

scholarly journals Factors associated with risky sexual behaviour among secondary and preparatory students in Wolaita Sodo town, Southern Ethiopia; Institution based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1830-41
Author(s):  
Gedion Asnake Azeze ◽  
Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu ◽  
Addisu Yeshambel Wassie ◽  
Taklu Marama Mokonnon
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Wolaita Sodo ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Young people in Ethiopia aged between 18 and 24 who have had sex before age 18 has increased from 35% in 2005 to 40% in 2016 among women and from 9% to 12% among men.Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with risky sexual behavior among secondary and preparatory students in Wolaita Sodo town, Wolaita zone, Southern Ethiopia; 2020.Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 4 to 25, 2020. Multistage sampling was employed to select a random sample of 830 study participants from 2 randomly selected secondary and preparatory schools. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between the outcome variables and independent variables.Result: Among the 306 participants who reported ever having sex, 196 (24.7%) engaged in risky sexual behaviors. Factors significantly associated with risky sexual behavior were; ever used alcohol, ever smoked cigarettes, parent monitoring, and having sexually active close friend/s.Conclusion: Substantial proportion of study participants engaged in risky sexual behavior calling for more interventions on school student’s addictive behaviors. Parents should have frequent, open and informative discussions about substance use and the associated problems with their adolescents. Keywords: Students; risky sexual behavior; factors; Ethiopia.

scholarly journals Perilaku Seksual Berisiko Pengguna Narkotika

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 348
Author(s):  
Rico Januar Sitorus ◽  
Merry Natalia
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Drug Addicts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Intercourse

AbstrakPenyalahgunaan narkotika yang melakukan hubungan seksual sebelummenikah, dan berganti-ganti mitra seksual merupakan perilaku berisiko.Masalah yang diakibatkan penyalahgunaan narkotika sangat kompleks,seperti masalah sosial dan kesehatan. Kecenderungan pengguna narkotika melakukan perilaku seksual dini dan tidak aman semakin memperparah kondisi kualitas hidup pecandu dan tentunya berdampak besar pada kelangsungan hidup di masa depan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui determinan perilaku seksual berisiko di kalangan pengguna narkotika. Metode penelitian adalah potong lintang menggunakan data sekunder kajian rekam medis di instalasi Medical Psikiatric Evaluation di rumah sakit ketergantungan obat (RSKO) Jakarta tahun 2013. Populasi penelitian adalah pasien ketergantungan narkotika yang dirawat inap di RSKO Cibubur selama tahun 2013. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pasien yang dirawat inap berjumlah 74 responden. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis secara univariat, bivariat, dan multivariat. Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa mayoritas responden telah melakukan perilaku seksual berisiko, yaitu sebesar 82,4% dengan usia pertama kali berhubungan seksual ≤ 17 tahun sebesar 78,4%. Usia pertama kali berhubungan seksual ≤ 17 tahun merupakan variabel yang paling berpengaruh terhadap perilaku seksual berisiko di kalangan pecandu narkotika. Model akhir analisis multivariat menunjukkan bahwa pengguna narkotika yang telah melakukan hubungan seksual ≤ 17 tahun berpeluang 6,74 kali (CI = 1,84 – 24,73) untuk melakukan perilaku seksual berisiko dibandingkan dengan pengguna narkotika > 17 tahun.AbstractNarcotic abuse having premarital sexual intercourse and multiple sexualpartners is risky behavior. Problems caused by narcotic abuse are verycomplex, such as social and health problems. Tendency of narcotic userscommitting early and unsafe sexual intercourse worsen condition of the addict’s quality of life and definitely has a big impact on life survival in the future. This study aimed to determine determinants of risky sexual behavior among narcotic users. The method was cross sectional study using secondary data of medical record assessment at Medical PsikiatricEvaluation installation in Jakarta hospital for drug addicts in 2013. The study population was narcotic-addicted patients hospitalized at Cibubur Hospital for Drug Addicts within 2013. Sample of this study was all hospitalized patients amounted to 74 respondents. Data analysis used was univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis. Results proved that most respondents had committed risky sexual behaviors worth 82.4% in which the age of first intercourse ≤ 17 years old worth 78.4%. The age of first intercourse ≤ 17 years old was the most influential variable to risky sexual behavior among narcotic addicts. The final model of multivariate analysis showed that narcotic users who committed sexual intercourse ≤ 17 years had 6.74 times opportunity (CI = 1.84 – 24.73) to commit risky sexual behavior than > 17 yearold narcotic users.

Sexual Behaviour among School Youths in a Rural Far-western District of Nepal

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
Mohan Paudel ◽  
Suresh Mehata ◽  
Narayan Subedi ◽  
Bimala Acharya Paudel ◽  
Susan Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Sexual Relations ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sexual Contacts

Background Youth population (10-24 years of age) comprises more than 30% of the total population in Nepal. This is the age when values are formed, many become sexually active and begin to develop a pattern of risky sexual behaviour. This makes youth more vulnerable to contacting sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. The main objective of this study was to assess the sexual behavior among school youths of a rural far-western district, Achham, Nepal.Methods A cross sectional study was conducted among school youths aged 15 to 24 years studying at grade 11 and 12 in Achham district. Data were collected from February to April, 2011 using self-administered questionnaires from 229 boys and 156 girls of randomly selected eight higher secondary schools of the district.Results The study found that over a quarter of the respondents were sexually active before marriage, boys five times more compared to girls. More than one-fourth (28.2%) of sexually active young boys and girls were found to have engaged in multiple sexual relations; of which peers were the most common (71.1%) sexual partners. Overall, three out of every four sexually active school youths were found to have practised risky sexual behavior. The study found age of the respondent, gender, education and age at first sexual intercourse were significantly associated with the sexual behavior of the school youths.Conclusions Young people at schools were found to be engaged in unsafe sexual activities in study district. They were found initiating multiple sexual relations and pre-marital sexual relations. The use of condom was found declining in subsequent sexual contacts. Such risky sexual behaviours were putting the young population at more vulnerable to the risks of any sexually transmitted infections. Sex education would therefore be imperative to focus on sexual and reproductive health interventions targeted for the young people.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hprospect.v12i2.9873 Health Prospect Vol.12(2) 2013: 37-41

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