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2022 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 797-808
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Magno do Amaral ◽  
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Flávio Henrique Santos Rodrigues ◽  
Camila Serrão Souza Lima de Deus ◽  
André Luiz da Silva Athaide ◽  
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Automeris liberia Cramer are found in South America, with documented sightings in Ecuador, Peru, some regions of Mexico and, more recently, the Brazilian Amazon. These moths cause damage to several plant species. We designed an experiment to study the biology and morphometry of A. liberia in the laboratory and provide information for the management of the pest in oil palm cultivation in the Brazilian Amazon. Caterpillars for rearing were collected from commercial areas of oil palm cultivation, where they cause defoliation of the plant. They were fed a natural diet of oil palm leaves of the Tenera variety and observed from second generation onwards. Sex, behavior, posture, mass, body length, wingspan, body diameter, sex ratio, average growth ratio, and antenna were quantified. The embryonic stage lasted 14 days, followed by seven larval instar stages over 36 days. The pupal stage lasted 21 days. Adults had a longevity of 4.5 and 6 days and a total biological cycle of 78.5 and 80 days, for males and females, respectively. The growth ratio was 1.49. The antennae showed sexual dimorphism, with bipectinate morphology in males and filiform in females. In the adult stage, morphological variables were evaluated (body length, thoracic diameter, wingspan, forewing length, forewing height, hindwing length, hindwing height, antenna length, number of antennomeres, and body mass), and they showed significant differences between males and females (Newman-Keuls test, P < 0.05).


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Laeli Rachmawati

Background: This study aims to describe how the implementation of sex education for adolescents in youth center Griya Muda PKBI Kota Semarang and analysis of Islamic counseling guidance on sex education for adolescents in Youth Center Griya Muda PKBI Kota Semarang. Method:  This study is a descriptive qualitative study that aims to find out sex education for adolescents conducted by the Youth Center Griya Muda PKBI Semarang City in providing correct and accurate information to minimize premarital sex behavior, as well as efforts to prevent the transmission of HIV / AIDS for adolescents. The data collection techniques used in this study are with observations, interviews, and documentation. Results: The implementation of sex education conducted by Griya Muda Youth Center includes education and counseling services using direct and indirect methods. Judging from the analysis of Islamic counseling guidance, the objectives, methods and functions of activities carried out are close to the implementation of Islamic counseling guidance. However, youth center Griya Muda has not implemented the entire existence of Islamic counseling guidance completely.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-134
Author(s):  
Elin Eria Putri ◽  
Dosi Juliawati ◽  
Hengki Yandri

Today's teenage promiscuity is so concerning that some have casual sex. So the purpose of this study is to uncover the perception of female students of free sex behavior. This research method is quantitatively descriptive with the research population of all students of State Junior High School 24 Kerinci with the research subjects of all female students in class VII and VIII which amounted to 39 people. The data was revealed using the Free Sex Behavior scale, then processed descriptively. The results of this study revealed that female students perceive free sex behavior is a bad thing to do meaning that the average student has a perception with a good category. For that, it is recommended to the next researcher to research with a wider scale of research subjects


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wangnan Cao ◽  
Xinyi You ◽  
Jinghua Li ◽  
Liping Peng ◽  
Jing Gu ◽  
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Abstract Background This study aimed to determine whether the disclosure of same-sex behavior to health care providers (HCPs) is associated with higher rates of prior human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing experience and greater awareness of immediate antiretroviral therapy (ART), Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U), and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey among 689 adult males in Chengdu, China who self-reported having had anal intercourse with at least one man in the past 6 months. We measured same-sex behavior disclosure to three types of HCPs (hospital clinicians, community-based organization peer educators, and Center for Disease Control and Prevention public health specialists), and the awareness of immediate ART, U=U, and PrEP. Results Of the 689 enrolled participants, 31.4% had disclosed their same-sex behavior to some or all of the clinicians, 83.9% had done so to the peer educators, and 56.8% had done so to the public health specialists. Approximately four in five (82.1%) of the participants had ever been tested for HIV. The awareness rate was 84.8% for immediate ART, 20.2% for U=U, and 50.7% for PrEP. After controlling for significant background variables, same-sex behavior disclosure to clinicians was associated with greater awareness of PrEP (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.64; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.08–2.48), but similar findings were not reported regarding disclosure to peer educators or public health specialist. Same-sex behavior disclosure to any types of HCPs was not associated with HIV testing experience, and awareness of immediate ART or U=U. Conclusions The rates of same-sex behavior disclosure varied with different types of HCPs. Disclosure to clinicians was associated with greater awareness of PrEP, but not awareness of immediate ART or U=U.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-141
Author(s):  
Takariningsih Takariningsih ◽  
Katmini Katmini

The use of ARV drugs aims to reduce HIV/AIDS-related deaths and increase life expectancy in addition to clinical improvement of people living with HIV. Antiretroviral apart from being an antiviral is also useful for preventing HIV transmission to sexual partners, as well as HIV transmission from mother to child. In the end, it is hoped that this will reduce the number of cases of people infected with new HIV in various countries. Non-adherence to taking ARVs and unsafe sexual behavior can lead to high transmission rates. This study aims to analyze medication adherence and sexual behavior among housewives with HIV/AIDS who visited the CST service at the Cukir Health Center. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with semi-structured interview guidelines, and documentation with 18 PLWHA. Data analysis was carried out descriptively with triangulation methods and data analysis. The results of the analysis illustrate that there is still a lack of perception of vulnerability, perception of pain and perception of benefits for PLWHA, especially unsafe sex behavior of PLWHA.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 319
Author(s):  
Fifi Lailiya ◽  
Atika Atika ◽  
Nur Ainy Fardana ◽  
Rize Budi Amalia

AbstractBackground: Knowledge is one of the factors that encourage adolescents to engage in sexual behavior that deviates outside the bond of marriage through the culture of dating adolescent. According to previous research, it was reported that only a small proportion of adolescents had heard about the container or place of obtaining information and consultation regarding reproductive health. This study aims to determine the relationship of knowledge about the impact of premarital sexual behavior with dating behavior in adolescents. Methods: This research method is observational analytic with cross sectional research design. The number of samples was 56 adolescents in high school “X” Surabaya with the sampling technique using stratified random sampling. The independent variable was knowledge about the effects of premarital sexual behavior. The dependent variable was adolescent dating behavior. Results : The results showed that the level of adolescents knowledge on the impact of premarital sex behavior was included in the good category (62,5%) with while dating behavior was in the moderate category (55,4%). Spearman rank test results knowledge with dating behavior in adolescents p = 0.002 (p <0.05). Conclusion : The data showed that there was a relationship of knowledge about the impact of premarital sexual behavior with dating behavior in adolescents.


Author(s):  
Jackline V. Mbishi ◽  
Switbert R. Kamazima ◽  
Happiness P. Saronga ◽  
Saidah M. Bakari

Background: Homosexual identification among women as lesbian, bisexual or transgender does not encompass the whole pool of women who practice same-sex behavior. Straight women especially youths are more increasingly willing to have sex with fellow women. This article establishes the reasons that influence same-sex orientation and behaviors among women in Tanzania. It explores the self-reported push/pull reasons that ultimately leads women to same-sex behavior among sampled through individuals. Method: This is a cross-sectional descriptive and retrospective study which was conducted in Dar es Salaam between January and February, 2021. The participants of the study were WSW, proxy WSW, and women who at one time had female same-sex relationships. The study also used community members aged 18 years and above but only those who met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected through qualitative in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, interviews, and life stories. All the data generated through the study were analyzed thematically. Results: The findings indicate that women who practice same-sex behavior believe that their behavior occurs naturally through biological reasons. Some of them attribute earlier negative experiences with men as a trigger to opt out of heterosexual sex. Most participants also cited past unpleasant sexual experiences with men such as rape, being emotionally detached from men as factors that lead to developing desires to have sex with fellow women. Conclusion: There are biological and social-economic factors that lead women to practice same-sex behaviors. Women, who are born with male attributes become sexually unattracted to males, opt to engage in same-sex practices because of displeasure from having sex with men. Further, economic hardships in societies force women to engage in same-sex practices through peers who are financially well-off and are searching for peers to exploit sexually. Research should focus on investigating peer influence and social media’s effects on women’s decision to engage in same sex practices.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Waweru Mwaniki ◽  
Peter Mwenda Kaberia ◽  
Peter Mwangi Mugo ◽  
Thesla Palanee-Phillips

Background: Tertiary student men who have sex with men (TSMSM) may engage in behaviors that increase their risk of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infections (STI). Respondent-driven sampling (RDS) has become a popular method for discretely recruiting marginalized populations into HIV/STI research. We conducted formative research to assess appropriateness and acceptability of RDS in recruiting TSMSM into a prospective HIV/STI bio-behavioral survey in Nairobi, Kenya. Methods: Between September and October 2020, semi-structured qualitative interviews were held with service providers from organizations that serve MSM (n=3), and TSMSM (n=13). Interviews explored social networks of TSMSM, acceptability of using RDS as a sampling method, potential RDS implementation challenges, and proposed solutions to these challenges. Interviews were done in English, audio-recorded and transcribed then analyzed thematically using NVivo version 11. Results: Service providers reflected that TSMSM had large though concealed networks, thus making RDS an appropriate sampling method. Risk of ineligible persons attempting to participate due to the associated double incentive was noted, and using student identification documents as part of eligibility screening recommended. TSMSM also perceived RDS to be an acceptable strategy based on their large social network sizes (10-40), and the trust amongst themselves. TSMSM were concerned about participating due to the risk of being outed as MSM, seeing as same sex behavior is criminalized in Kenya, and hence emphasized that researchers needed to assure them of their confidentiality, and include MSM as part of the study team to encourage participation. TSMSM suggested coupons should indicate value of reimbursement, be pocket-sized and placed in an envelope to avoid loss, and provide directions to and contacts of the survey site for easy access. Conclusion: RDS was perceived as both an appropriate and acceptable sampling method. Anticipated challenges of RDS implementation were highlighted, and possible solutions to these challenges suggested.


Aids Reviews ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Gallego ◽  
Manuel de Santiago ◽  
Vicente Soriano
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Author(s):  
Lela Kania Rahsa Puji ◽  
Melizsa Melizsa ◽  
Tri Okta Ratnaningtyas ◽  
Nur Hasanah ◽  
Dwi Ambarwati

ABSTRACTBased on data from SKKRI (Indonesian Adolescent Reproductive Health Survey) teenagers claimed to have supports who had prenuptial sexual intercourse aged 14-19 years (women 34.7%, men 30.9%) 24-19 years old (female 48.6%, male 465%). The persistence of this study was to find out the relationship of knowledge, the role of mass media and the role of family with prenuptial sex behavior in students of grade XI SMK Muhammadiyah Lebaksiu. This study used cross sectional method with the purpose of significant the liaison of independent variables and dependents, data composed by using questionnaires. The number of samples was 133 grade XI students at SMK Muhammadiyah Lebaksiu. Results of the study students who had had prenuptial sex as many as 106 respondents (79.7%) and students who had never had prenuptial sex as many as 27 respondents (20.3%). Statistical  results presented that there is a liaison between mass media (p.value = 0.013) and the family (p.value = 0.020) with prenuptial sex behavior. From the results of this research, it is expected that educational institutions provide information related to the knowledge and impact of prenuptial sex behavior and for students are expected to use their communication media more wisely and to always be open with their parents.ABSTRAKBerdasarkan data Survey Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja Indonesia remaja mengakui memiliki teman yang sudah pernah melakukan hubungan seksual pranikah usia 14-19 tahun (laki-laki 30,9%, perempuan 34,7%,) usia 24-29 tahun (laki-laki 465%, perempuan 48,6%,). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan, peran media massa dan peran keluarga dengan perilaku seks pranikah pada siswa-siswi kelas XI SMK Muhammadiyah Lebaksiu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode cross sectional dengan tujuan mengetahui hubungan variabel independen dan dependen, data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner. Sampel  sebanyak 133 siswa kelas XI di SMK Muhammadiyah Lebaksiu. Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh diperoleh hasil siswa yang yang sudah pernah melakukan seks pranikah sebanyak 106 responden (79,7%) dan siswa yang belum pernah melakukan seks pranikah sebanyak 27 responden (20,3%). Dari hasil  uji statistik didapatkan hasil yang menunjukan terdapat hubungan antara peran media massa (p.value = 0,013) dan peran keluarga (p.value = 0,020) dengan perilaku seks pranikah. Dari hasil penelitian ini diharapkan institusi pendidikan memberikan informasi terkait pengetahuan dan dampak dari perilaku seks pranikah serta bagi siswa-siswi diharapkan untuk menggunakan media komunikasinya lebih bijak dan agar selalu terbuka dengan orang tuanya.


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