scholarly journals Assessing Sexual Behavior Patterns among Student Athletes of Senior High Schools in the Upper East Region, Ghana

Sexes ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-48
Author(s):  
Mahama Mubarik ◽  
John Elvis Hagan ◽  
Akaribo William Aduko ◽  
Kasenyi Sulley Abubakari ◽  
Oladokun Michael Yemisi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Sexual Fantasy ◽  
Behavior Patterns ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
East Region ◽  
Upper East Region ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

The purpose of this study was to investigate the sexual behavior patterns of student athletes of senior high schools in the Upper East Region of Ghana and to assess the differences in sexual behavior patterns between male and females. A sample of 400 student athletes using a convenience sampling technique from public senior high schools was drawn to complete a self-designed research study. Descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test tool were used to analyze the collected data. The results showed that student athletes practiced various forms of sexual behaviors such as celibacy, foreplay, vaginal-penile sex, sexual fantasy, masturbation, oral sex, and anal sex. The Chi-square analysis showed significant gender differences in prevalence of masturbation (χ2 (1, n = 400) = 4.6962, probability = 0.030) and sexual fantasy (χ2 (1, n = 400) = 6.8477, probability = 0.009), but not vaginal-penile intercourse (χ2 (1, n = 400) = 1.3197, probability = 0.251) and celibacy (χ2, (1, n = 400) = 0.0721, probability = 0.788). The study concludes that student athletes of senior high schools might be vulnerable to unplanned parenthood and are at risk of STIs, including HIV. Regular health promotion campaigns on sexual risk-taking behaviors are required to help reduce the prevalence of student athletes’ indulgence in risky sexual behavior patterns that can harm their health. It is essential to implement gender-specific interventions (e.g., decision-making skills) when addressing the problems of sexual behaviors among the student athletes in the region.

scholarly journals STEM Career Preferences of the Anatolian High School Students from Different Socioeconomic Levels

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Esra Kızılay ◽  
Havva Yamak ◽  
Nusret Kavak
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Stem Career ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Data Frequency ◽  
Career Preferences ◽  
Socioeconomic Levels

The purpose of this study is to reveal the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career preferences in university of the students at different socioeconomic levels studying in Anatolian high schools and the relation between their socioeconomic levels and preferences. The research is performed with 886 students studying in Anatolian high schools in Kayseri province in the second term of the 2016-2017 academic year. The data is gathered via a form with demographic information and university career preferences of the students. The socioeconomic levels of the students are determined and their university career preferences are coded as STEM career field or non-STEM career field. In the analysis of the data, the SPSS 22 program is utilized. In the analysis of the data, frequency, percentage, and chi-square analysis are used. In the research, a significant relation is found between the socioeconomic levels of the students and whether their university career preferences are within the STEM field or not.

Chemical Foreplay among Black and White Students

1982 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip A. Belcastro ◽  
Thomas Nicholson
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Black Students ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
White Students ◽  
Behavior Patterns ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Black And White ◽  
Behavior Profile ◽  
Behavior Profiles

Throughout the ages, human beings Have consumed a wide variety of drugs to increase sexual desires, performance and pleasure. However in terms of alcohol and marijuana use in conjunction with sexual behavior patterns, little research has been reported. The purpose of this study was to determine whether individuals who use alcohol and/or marijuana prior to coitus have sexual behavior profiles significantly different than those individuals who do not use alcohol and/or marijuana prior to coitus. A sample of convenience which comprised 1,090 students and 5 per cent of the student population was drawn. The Belcastro Sexual Behavior Inventory was utilized to collect the data. The analysis indicated that for this population experimentation with alcohol and marijuana prior to coitus is not atypical among college students. The pattern of sexual behaviors for black students was not all that dissimilar between those who did and did not use alcohol and marijuana prior to coitus. This was not true for white students. White females who used alcohol and marijuana prior to coitus had a sexual behavior profile which was in sharp contrast to those females who did not use these drugs prior to coitus. It was suggested that the use of these drugs may be a form of “chemical foreplay” where they are used to enhance and culminate the coital episode. If this premise is supported by future empirical research it would seem that education which segregates the area of drugs from the area of sexuality is inadequate.

Sexual Behaviors and Cocaine Preference among Injection Drug Users in Los Angeles

1993 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas Longshore ◽  
M. Douglas Anglin ◽  
Shih-Chao Hsieh ◽  
Kiku Annon
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Injection Drug Users ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Injection Drug ◽  
Behavior Patterns ◽  
Multiple Partners ◽  
Crack Use

Based on a 1988–91 sample of 826 drug-using arrestees in Los Angeles, this study compares the sexual behaviors of users whose preferred injection drug is cocaine and users with a preference for heroin or no preference between the two drugs. Sex with multiple partners is more common among users whose preferred injection drug is cocaine after variables such as age, gender, and crack use are controlled. Condom use and frequency of sex while high are not related to injection cocaine preference in this sample. These results suggest that preventive outreach to injection drug users in Los Angeles might be more effective if tailored to sexual behavior patterns that vary by injection drug.

An Investigation of the Grief Counseling Services Available in the Middle Schools and High Schools in the State of Mississippi

1995 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Faye Carson ◽  
Barbara L. Warren ◽  
Lillie Doty
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Middle Schools ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
The State ◽  
Grief Counseling ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
School Guidance ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Although thousands of adolescents each year experience the death of a significant person, there is little evidence that the schools have taken on the responsibility of providing grief counseling services. This study investigated the grief counseling services in the middle schools and high schools in the State of Mississippi. The schools were identified by surveying the counselors, employed by those schools, who held membership in the Mississippi School Guidance Counselors Association. Four hundred and thirteen surveys were mailed and two hundred and thirty-three of those returned were usable. Four hypotheses were tested using a chi-square analysis at p < 0.05 level of significance. It was reported by the counselors that 42 percent of the schools did have grief counseling services available to the students; that within that 42 percent stating grief counseling was available, 67 percent reported that grief counseling services were implemented as a result of a sudden death to a member of the school community; that of the reported 42 percent of the schools which had grief counseling available, 81 percent reported it to be an ongoing service; and that of the 42 percent which reported their schools provided grief counseling, 68 percent reported the guidance counselor provided the service. These findings and the findings of other studies reviewed and reported indicate that there is a real need for school administrators to provide or make available grief counseling services for students in the middle schools and high schools in the State of Mississippi.

scholarly journals Sexual Behavioral Patterns of Kenyan University Student-Athletes: Implications for Sports Managers

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (118) ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Elijah G. Rintaugu ◽  
Edna K. Thangu ◽  
Adewale Oyeyemi ◽  
Makama A. Monyeki
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Partner ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
University Student ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Background. The debate on whether participation in sports enhances or curtails risky sexual behavior among athletes continues. The purpose of the study was to establish the sexual behavior patterns and associated high risks among University student-athletes. Methods. A cross-sectional survey research design was used to collect self-report data on sexual behaviors from university student-athletes (n = 151) who participated in a University sports tournament. Descriptive statistics of frequencies and proportions and inferential statistics of chi-square test of independent measures were used to analyze the data. Majority (65%) of the student-athletes were taking part in Ball games and Racket games (13.9%). Results. About a third (33%) of the student-athletes had their first sexual debut while aged between 18 and 20 years, 60% had regular sexual partners, over 30% had more than one sexual partner and 67% would have sexual intercourse with strangers; only 58% of these would seek the sexual history of the strangers. More than half (55%) of the student-athletes frequently used condoms to prevent pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, but only 39% of them always used condoms with their sexual partners in the last six months. The participants’ sexual behaviors differed significantly (p < .05) by their gender. Males tended to start having sexual intercourse earlier (p < .002), had more than one sexual partner (p < 0.001) and would always use condoms (p < .001) than females, but more females than males would have sexual intercourse with a stranger (p < .001). Conclusions. Kenyan University student-athletes are sexually active and are faced with high risk sexual behaviors like multiple sexual partners and sexual intercourse with strangers. The difference in patterns of sexual behavior between male and female student-athletes calls for gender specific interventions by programmers, policy makers and health workers. Keywords:  sexual behaviors, student-athletes, sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s).

scholarly journals Attentiveness to Early Warning Drought Information: Implications for Policy Support and Climate Risk Reduction in Ghana

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Dok Tindan ◽  
Divine Odame Appiah ◽  
Alexander Yao Segbefia
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Policy Support ◽  
Drought Risk ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
East Region ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Upper East Region

AbstractSuccessful drought planning is dependent on the generation of timely and accurate early warning information. Yet there is little evidence to explain the extent to which crop farmers pay attention to and assimilate early warning drought information that aids in the policy formulation in support of drought risk reduction. A socioecological survey, using a structured questionnaire administered to 426 crop farming households, was carried out in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region, Ghana. The data analytic techniques used were frequency tables, relative importance index, and multinomial logistics embedded in SPSS v.20 software. The results show that crop farmers predominantly rely on agricultural extension officers for early warning drought information, with an estimated 78% of them paying little to very much attention to the information. The likelihood ratio Chi-square test showed that there is a significant improvement in fit as X2 (20) = 96.792, p < 0.000. Household status, average monthly income, and age were the significant predictors for crop farmers paying no attention at all to early warning drought information, while household status was the only significant factor among those paying a little attention. The drive to build a climate-resilient society with effective early warning centers across Ghana will receive 60% lower support from crop farmers paying no to a little attention as compared to farmers paying very much attention to early warning drought information. Broader stakeholder engagements should be carried out to harness inclusive support from crop farmers to build a climate-resilient society in Ghana.

Male and Female Sexual Victimization in Dating Relationships: Gender Differences in Coercion Techniques and Outcomes

1995 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa K. Waldner-Haugrud ◽  
Brian Magruder
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Coercion ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Male Victims ◽  
Dating Relationships ◽  
Physical Force ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Female Victims ◽  
Unwanted Sexual Behavior

Previous research on dating sexual coercion defines females as victims and males as perpetrators. This study expands on a trend to include male victims of sexual coercion in order to contrast their experiences with female victims. Results from 422 Midwestern, college students reveal a phenomenal amount of sexual coercion is occurring. Although women report more victimization, both males and females in the study reported coercion resulting in sexual behaviors ranging from kissing to intercourse. Coercive tactics targeted in this study included: intoxication, blackmail, lies, false promises, guilt, threats to end the relationship, persistent touching, being held down, detainment, threat of physical force, use of force, and use of a weapon. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) revealed that women were more likely to experience unwanted sexual behavior when the following coercive tactics were used: detainment, persistent touching, lies, and being held down. Men were more likely to report unwanted sexual behavior ranging from kissing to intercourse when female dates used blackmail or a weapon. Low frequency of the weapon item renders this finding less significant. Chi-square results reveal a pattern of coercing women into more extreme behaviors, such as intercourse, while men report coercion ending in milder sexual behaviors, such as unwanted kissing or touching.

scholarly journals KOMUNIKASI ORANGTUA-REMAJA DAN PENDIDIKAN ORANGTUA DENGAN PERILAKU SEKSUAL BERISIKO PADA REMAJA

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erni Gustina
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Parent Education ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Experience ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Adolescent Sexual Behavior ◽  
Communication Education ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Pacaran dan perilaku seksual berkaitan erat satu sama lain. Pacaran akan menghadapkan remaja pada kondisi yang meningkatkan pengalaman seksual. Dilaporkan bahwa perilaku berciuman (48% remaja laki-laki, 30% remaja perempuan), petting (30% remaja laki-laki, 6% remaja perempuan). Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan komunikasi orangtua-remaja, pendidikan orangtua dengan perilaku seksual berisiko pada remaja Tahun 2015. Penelitian ini adalah observasional analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional. Besar sampel adalah 88 orang. Teknik sampling  adalah total sampling. Analisa data menggunakan chi square dan regresi logistik. Hasil penelitian didapatkan perilaku seksual remaja risiko rendah (91,2%), komunikasi orangtua-remaja baik (57,2%). Ada hubungan komunikasi orangtua-remaja dengan perilaku seksual berisiko (p=0,03), ada hubungan pendidikan orangtua dengan perilaku seksual berisiko (p=0,04). Simpulan penelitian ada hubungan komunikasi orangtua-remaja, pendidikan orangtua dengan perilaku seksual berisiko dan komunikasi orangtua-remaja merupakan variabel dominan berhubungan dengan perilaku seksual berisiko pada remaja.   Dating and sexual behaviors are closely related to one another. Dating will confront adolescents in conditions that increased the sexual experience. Reported that the behavior of kissing (48% boys, 30% girls), petting (30% boys, 6% girl). The aimed of research to determine the relationship parent-adolescent communication, education of parents with risky sexual behavior in adolescents Year 2015. This study was observational analytic with cross sectional design. The sample size are 88 people. Sampling technique was total sampling. Data were analyzed using chi square and logistic regression. The result showed a low risk of adolescent sexual behavior (91.2%), parent-adolescent communication is good (57.2%). There was a relathionship parent-adolescent communication with risky sexual behavior (p=0.03), there was relationship with the parent education risky sexual behavior (p=0.04). The conclusions of research there was a relationship parent-adolescent communication, education of parents with risky sexual behavior and parent-teenager communication is the dominant variable associated with risky sexual behavior in adolescents.

scholarly journals High School Student-Athletes’ Awareness of Concussion Education May Differ by Age

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4_suppl3) ◽  
pp. 2325967120S0016
Author(s):  
Regina Kostyun ◽  
David Wang ◽  
Matthew Solomito
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Education Group ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Concussion Education

Background: A tremendous amount of resources and education have been directed towards those involved in high school athletics to help recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion and ensure removal from play of potentially concussed athletes. Concussion education policies have been broadly implemented across the country; however, the success of these educational methods at encouraging adolescents to disclose their symptoms has yet to be determined. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to (1) identify how many student-athletes recognized they had been provided concussion education and (2) document disclosure and non-disclosure patterns. Methods: An anonymous survey was distributed to student-athletes at four Connecticut high schools. The survey contained demographic questions (sex, age, primary sport, and prior history of concussion) along with a question asking if the individual had received formal concussion education. The survey then asked in which of six provided situations the athlete would disclose their symptoms and which of eight provided reasons would prevent the athlete from disclosing their symptoms. Respondents were grouped by education status (received or not) and the difference in response frequency was evaluated using Chi-Square tests. Results: A total of 872 athletes (average age 15.8±1.3 years, 410 Males, 462 Females) completed the survey (61.2% response rate). A total of 583 (66.9%) athletes reported having received concussion education. Athletes who reported that they had not received concussion education were significantly younger than athletes that reported that they had received concussion education (p=<0.001). Both the education and non-education groups identified an important game as the least likely situation to disclose symptoms, and practice as the most likely situation. The most common reason for non-disclosure was “Don’t want to miss game” in the education group and “Don’t think I have a concussion” in the non-education group. Significant differences in response rates between groups were found for ‘Don’t think I have a concussion’ (p=0.038) and ‘Others played with concussions’ (p=0.005). Conclusion: Current educational efforts may not be successfully educating younger student-athletes about the importance of recognizing and reporting concussion symptoms. Within our small cohort of Connecticut high schools, approximately 1/3 of individuals reported not receiving education, and more than half of student-athletes report that they would not disclose concussion symptoms during important games despite receiving education. Further work is required to re-evaluate the efficacy of current educational programs available to high school athletes, focusing on non-disclosure reasons reported by varying ages of student-athletes. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals PERILAKU SEKSUAL BERISIKO PENULARAN HIV PADA TENAGA KERJA BONGKAR MUAT DI PELABUHAN KALIMAS SURABAYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurnia Margawati ◽  
Arief Hargono
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

HIV is a disease attacking immune system with sexual behaviors as one of its transmission media, especially for those categorized as high-risk groups. The result of Integrated Survey on Biological Behaviors (STBP) defines the TKBM (informal dockworkers) as one of these high-risk groups. The aim of this study is to identify the correlations between characteristics, knowledge, and behaviors of the dockworker on the transmission of HIV through risky sexual behaviors at Kalimas Dock, Surabaya. This study was conducted based on Cross sectional design and quantitative approach. Interview on the 52 respondents of this study was carried out by using questionnaire. This research used Simple random sampling method to chose responden on dockworkers at PT “X”, located at Kalimas Dock, Surabaya. The analysis of the research used Chi Square analysis on the collected data with signifi cance value α < 0.05. The findings of this study show dockworkers coming home frequency (p-value = 0.026; PR= 2.13), knowledge (p-value = 0.013; PR = 3.04), and attitude (p-value = 0.05, PR =2.05) correlate with transmission of HIV at Kalimas Dock. Meanwhile, other factors, such as educational background (p-value = 0.162), marital status (p-value = 0.705), and access towards HIV transmission relatedcounseling (p-value = 1) do not correlates. These findings imply several recommended that public health officers conduct counseling on preventing HIV transmission for dockworkers in order to improve theirknowledge and attitude on HIV. PT “X” should implement weekly working shift for the dockworkers so that the dockworkers could spend more time with their family.Keywords: HIV, Sexual Behavior, Dockworkers

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