James Dennis Fortenberry
Professor of Adolescent Medicine
at Indiana University (IU)
📚 Donald Orr, M.D. Professor of Adolescent Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine
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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Dr. J. Dennis Fortenberry is a distinguished Professor of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine, where he served as Division Chief from 2015 to 2020. He also holds an adjunct appointment in epidemiology at the Fairbanks School of Public Health and is an integral member of the Center for Sexual Promotion at Indiana University. A respected figure in adolescent health and sexual health research, Dr. Fortenberry has made significant contributions to the field through both his clinical practice and academic pursuits.
Dr. Fortenberry's professional affiliations reflect his leadership and dedication to sexual health and adolescent medicine. He is actively involved in various prestigious organizations, including the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, the Society for Adolescent Health & Medicine, the International Academy for Sex Research, the American STD Association, and the Society for Scientific Study of Sex. Additionally, he has held notable leadership roles, serving as past president of both the International Academy for Sex Research and the American STD Association, as well as chairing the Board of Directors of the American Sexual Health Association.
His expertise has been acknowledged through numerous accolades, such as the American STD Association Achievement Award (2009), the Society for Adolescent Health & Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award (2014), and the Society for Scientific Study of Sex Lifetime Contributions Award (2017). In addition to these honors, Dr. Fortenberry has received the Trustee Teaching Award twice (2007 and 2015) for his dedication to education and mentorship.
Clinically, Dr. Fortenberry is the director of the Child and Adolescent Gender Health Program at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, where he focuses on providing comprehensive care to transgender and gender nonbinary youth. His research interests span adolescent health, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, HIV prevention and treatment for youth, and the unique health challenges faced by transmasculine youth.
Dr. Fortenberry's scholarly contributions are vast, with over 350 publications, including peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. His research has been continuously supported by federal funding since 1987, reflecting his ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. Notable publications include studies on sexual consent and pleasure among college students, pathways to parenthood for bisexual individuals, and investigations into the relationships between trust and sexual health.
Educationally, Dr. Fortenberry holds a Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University (1975), an MD from the University of Oklahoma (1979), and completed his residency at Bryn Mawr Hospital and the University of Oklahoma. He later earned an MS from the University of Oklahoma in 1989.
Dr. Fortenberry’s work addresses critical issues in adolescent and sexual health, particularly among marginalized and vulnerable populations. His dedication to improving health outcomes for young people and his extensive contributions to research make him a prominent and influential figure in his field.
Dr. J. Dennis Fortenberry is Professor of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. He served as Division Chief from 2015 – 2020. He also holds an adjunct appointment in epidemiology in the Fairbanks School of Public Health and is a member of the Center for Sexual Promotion at Indiana University.
Dr. Fortenberry is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, the Society for Adolescent Health & Medicine, the International Academy for Sex Research, the American STD Association, and the Society for Scientific Study of Sex. He is past president of the International Academy for Sex Research, and past-president of the American STD Association, a fellow of the Society for Scientific Study of Sex, and past chair of the Board of Directors of the American Sexual Health association.
His contributions have been recognized by the American STD Association Achievement Award in 2009, the Society for Adolescent Health & Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014, and the Society for Scientific Study of Sex Lifetime Contributions Award in 2017. Clinically, Dr. Fortenberry directs the Child and Adolescent Gender Health Program at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health.
His research program has five major elements: adolescent health, sexuality and sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, HIV prevention and treatment for youth, and research on transmasculine youth. Dr. Fortenberry has received Federal research support continuously since 1987 and has published more than 350 commentaries, book chapters and peer-reviewed papers.
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Adolescent Health Management
Sexual Health Promotion
Research Interests
Public Health
Epidemiology
Sexual Health
Adolescent Health
Sexuality research
HIV/STD Prevention
HIV Prevention
Transgender Health
STI Management
Gender Health
Sexual Wellbeing
HIV
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Physical and mental health of transgender
gender nonbinary youth
Adolescent sexuality
sexual health
sexual wellbeing
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Professor of Adolescent Medicine
Indiana University (IU)
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March 2015 -
Present
- Donald Orr, M.D. Professor of Adolescent Medicine Professor of Pediatrics Professor of Medicine Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health
🎓 Education
University of Oklahoma (OU)
MS in
Pediatrics
· 1989
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🏆 Trustee Teaching Award
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Journal: International Journal of Sexual Health
• September-2021
This paper develops a trauma-informed sex-positive framework as a public health, clinical, and research approach to sexual experience over the life course. The framework centers trauma-informed sex po...
Sexual pleasure
Sexual wellbeing
Trauma-informed care
Sexual rights
Sexual justice
Sexual trauma
Consent
Sexual autonomy
Pleasure-centered approaches
Public health
Clinical interventions
Sex education
Healing through pleasure
Intersectionality
Gender and sexuality
Mental health
Empowerment
Bodily autonomy
Sexual resilience
Holistic sexuality
Cultural perspectives on pleasure
Sexual ethics
Trauma recovery
Positive sexuality
Intimacy
Sexual expression
Lgbtq+ sexual health
Pleasure activism
Stigma reduction
Somatic healing
Sexual self-discovery
Journal: Journal of Women's Health
• September-2021
Background: Dysmenorrhea affects most reproductive-aged women. Common dysmenorrhea treatments vary in their effectiveness across individuals. Little is known about factors associated with perceived tr...
Dysmenorrhea
Pain
Pelvic pain
Chronic pain
Treatment outcome
Pharmacological treatment ineffectiveness
Menstrual pain
Nsaids ineffectiveness
Acetaminophen and dysmenorrhea
Oral contraceptive pills (ocps)
Pain management
Chronic pain conditions
Gynecological disorders
Menstrual health
Women's reproductive health
Dysmenorrhea phenotypes
Psychobehavioral factors
Anxiety and menstrual pain
Depression and dysmenorrhea
Personalized pain management
Hormonal contraceptives
Menstrual disorders
Treatment response variability
Women's health research
Menstrual pain relief
Period pain treatments
Reproductive-aged women
Healthcare disparities in dysmenorrhea
Menstrual well-being
Journal: Nursing Research
• September-2021
Background
Dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent; it places women at risk for other chronic pain conditions. There is a high degree of individual variability in menstrual pain severity, the number of pai...
Menstrual pain
Menstrual cycle
Chronic pain conditions
Reproductive health
Microbiome dysbiosis
Vaginal microbiota
Inflammation
Menstrual health
Precision medicine
Gynecological disorders
Bacterial vaginosis
Lactobacilli
Prevotella
Atopobium
Gardnerella
16s rrna sequencing
Microbiome variability
Menstrual symptoms
Women's pain syndromes
Gut-microbiome interaction
Hormonal influence on microbiome
Menstrual-related disorders
Dysmenorrhea
Pain
Phenotype
Vaginal microbiome
Women’s health
Journal: Patient Education and Counseling
• September-2016
Objective
To examine adolescent and young adults’ experiences of sexuality communication with physicians, and gain advice for improving interactions.
Methods
Semi-structured interviews were conduct...
Adolescent health
Sexual communication
Physician-patient communication
Sexual minority
Sexual majority
Confidentiality
Privacy
Inclusivity
Gender identity
Lgbtq+ healthcare
Clinical environment
Safe zone training
Sexual health discussions
Physician discomfort
Patient comfort
Indirect questioning
Romantic attractions
Dating
Sexual behavior
Parental involvement
Healthcare accessibility
Medical inclusivity
Adolescent sexuality
Thematic analysis
Qualitative research
Health promotion
Youth-centered care
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• September-2016
Background
Adolescent women are disproportionately impacted by the adverse outcomes associated with sexual activity, including sexually transmitted infections (STI). Condoms as a means of prevention...
Sexual abstinence
Adolescent
Sexually transmitted disease
Sexual behavior
Affect
Survival analysis
Sexual desire
Sexual partner
Condom failure
Sexual risk behavior
Adolescent sexual health
Contraceptive use
Sti prevention
Reproductive health
Safe sex practices
Sexual partners
Sexual decision-making
High-risk sexual behavior
Barrier methods
Pregnancy prevention
Adolescent reproductive health
Public health
Condom efficacy
Sexual health education
Sexual risk-taking
Risk factors
Youth sexual behavior
Sexual experience
Sexual activity patterns
Partner dynamics
Coital behavior
Health interventions
Relationship factors
Risk perception
Condom misuse
Safe sex promotion
Health disparities
Prevention strategies
Young women’s health
Condom use consistency
Sti risk reduction
Sexual well-being
Protective sexual behaviors
Health education
Sexual safety
Sexual health counseling
Vaginal intercourse
Anal intercourse
Partner-specific factors
Behavioral predictors
Condom integrity
Diary study
Condom reliability
Reproductive safety
Sexually active adolescents
Journal: Sexual Health
• September-2015
Background: Physician–adolescent sexuality discussions are a recommended element in health maintenance visits, but such discussions – if they occur at all – probably vary by adolescents’ characteristi...
Sexuality
Patient–provider communication
Sexual behaviour
Patient-provider communication
Sexual behavior
Adolescent health
Health maintenance visits
Physician-adolescent discussions
Sexual health education
Risk assessment
Protective behaviors
Sexual history
Anticipatory guidance
Medical training
Psychosocial topics
Behavioral topics
Medical education
Residency training
Quality improvement
Sexual health interviews
Healthcare communication
Adolescent sexuality
Physician counseling
Preventive care
Youth sexual development
Public health strategy
Sexual health promotion
Journal: Contraception
• September-2013
Background
Intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-IM) is now available in subcutaneous (SC) formulation, potentially allowing for home-based self-administration. We examined adolescent...
Self-injection
Adolescent contraception
Dmpa-sc
Birth control
Reproductive health
Injectable contraceptives
Home-based contraception
Contraceptive autonomy
Teen pregnancy prevention
Long-acting reversible contraception (larc)
Family planning
Self-administered medication
Subcutaneous injection
Adolescent health
Contraceptive education
Injection proficiency
Healthcare access
Patient empowerment
Women's health
Contraceptive adherence
Nurse-assisted injection
Injectable birth control
Self-care in contraception
Medical self-management
Hormonal contraception.
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate
Adolescent
Contraception
Journal: Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services
• September-2013
The fragmentation of HIV-related diagnostic and treatment services, especially for youth, is a significant barrier for engaging in care. The authors identified key elements that affected care linkage...
Adolescents hiv
Linkage to care
Health departments
Adolescent medicine clinics
Care coordination
Hiv diagnosis
Treatment services
Interagency relationships
Data-sharing protocols
Service duplication
Program improvement
Clinical sites
Care engagement
Public health strategy
National hiv/aids strategy
Youth healthcare
Fragmented services
Care network
Case studies
Healthcare partnerships
Journal: Culture, Health & Sexuality
• September-2012
Limited research exists regarding community involvement and social support among behaviourally bisexual men. Previous studies suggest that bisexual men experience high levels of social stigma in both...
Bisexual
Men
Community
Social support
Stigma
Bisexual identity
Bisexual visibility
Lgbtq+ inclusion
Sexual minority stress
Bisexual erasure
Social belonging
Community engagement
Mental health and bisexuality
Bisexual discrimination
Intersectionality
Bisexual-specific spaces
Social isolation
Minority stress
Sexual fluidity
Bisexual health disparities
Heteronormativity
Homonormativity
Bisexual advocacy
Community-based interventions
Social connection
Inclusive lgbtq+ spaces
Behavioral bisexuality
Bisexual mental well-being
Bisexual support networks
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• September-2007
Purpose
Measuring pregnancy intentions has been difficult. This study examines questions regarding pregnancy intentions and their association with adolescents’ sexual and contraceptive behaviors long...
Adolescent behavior
Pregnancy in adolescence
Contraception
Pregnancy intentions
Adolescent women
Contraceptive behaviors
Unintended pregnancy
Sexual behavior
Coital event level analysis
Contraceptive use
Pregnancy prevention
Adolescent health
Contraceptive protection
Longitudinal study
Pregnancy prevention strategies
Sexual health education
Diary data collection
Birth control
Teen pregnancy
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• September-2006
Purpose
Consistent condom use is critical to efforts to prevent sexually transmitted infections among adolescents, but condom use may decline as relationships and contraceptive needs change. The purp...
Hormonal contraception
Condom use
Relationship quality
Adolescent women
Coital frequency
Contraceptive choice
Condom non-use
Sexual behavior
Oral contraceptive pills
Depo medroxyprogesterone acetate
Adolescent sexual health
Condom use decline
Relationship characteristics
Sexual health
Longitudinal study
Contraceptive methods
Sexual risk behavior
Contraceptive decision-making
Dual contraceptive use
Sexual health education
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• September-2006
Purpose
Imperfect oral contraceptive pill (OCP) regimen adherence may impair contraceptive effectiveness. The purpose of this study was to describe daily adherence patterns of OCP use, to analyze OCP...
Adolescent
Ocp
Condom
Coital event
Ocp (oral contraceptive pill)
Contraceptive adherence
Birth control
Sexual health
Pregnancy prevention
Contraceptive effectiveness
Barrier method
Contraceptive compliance
Dual protection
Safe sex
Family planning
Method transition
Reproductive health
Sexual risk
Contraceptive behavior
Unintended pregnancy
Sti prevention
Contraceptive use patterns
Pill-taking consistency
Sexual behavior
Contraceptive education
Adolescent reproductive health
Risk reduction
Contraceptive choice
4o
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• September-2006
Purpose
Among adolescent women, having older sexual partners has been associated with initial Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) infection and high-risk behaviors. This study evaluates the role of older part...
Chlamydia trachomatis (ct)
Chlamydia infection
Recurrent chlamydia
Adolescent women
Sexual partners
Older partners
Condom use
Partner treatment
Partner referral
Patient-delivered partner treatment (pdpt)
Sexually transmitted diseases
Prevention and control
Chlamydia infections
Recurrence
Adolescent behavior
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Sti prevention
Sti recurrence
Adolescent sexual behavior
Partner management strategies
Sti risk factors
African-american adolescents
Condom nonuse
Sti screening
Public health
Sexual health
Adolescent gynecology
Partner age and sti risk
Sti epidemiology
Partner age disparity
Sti transmission
Adolescent relationships
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• September-1999
Objective: To describe the types and sources of social support received by adolescents obtaining care at a large urban sexually transmitted diseases (STD) clinic.
Method: A total of 140 females and 8...
Adolescents
Social support
Gender differences
Sexually transmitted diseases
Health care delivery
Sexually transmitted diseases (std)
Std care-seeking
Adolescent health
Std clinic
Sexual health
Clinical care utilization
Medical support
Emotional support
Std prevention
Health behavior
Peer influence
Parental support
Sexual health education
Public health
Adolescent risk behavior
Std awareness
Health interventions
Youth healthcare access
Disease prevention
Sexual risk reduction
Healthcare utilization
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health Care
• September-1988
Testicular self-examination has been proposed as a screening technique for the early detection of testicular neoplasms. Previous work suggests that few adolescent males have received instruction in th...
Testicular self-examination (tse)
Adolescent males
Testicular neoplasms
Cancer screening
Physician practice patterns
Adolescent health education
Preventive medicine
Health screening
Medical training
Patient education
Testicular cancer awareness
Physician barriers
Routine health exams
Early detection
Urology
Public health
Adolescent preventive care
Health promotion
Self-examination training
Cancer prevention
Health behavior
Medical curriculum
Adolescent oncology
Health literacy
Risk reduction strategies
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2025
Introduction. Despite a demonstrated relationship between sexual behaviors and health, including clinical risks, little is known about contemporary sexual behavior.
Aims. To assess the rates of sex...
Sexual behavior
United states
National survey
Sexual health
Adolescents
Adults
Masturbation
Oral sex
Vaginal intercourse
Anal intercourse
Same-sex behavior
Sexual activity
Public health
Sexuality research
Age differences
Gender differences
Sexual trends
Sti prevention
Health education
Sexual well-being
Probability sample
Sexual activity trends
Age and sexuality
Sexual behavior research
Partnered sexual activities
Sexual health education
Sexuality across lifespan
Journal: Children and Youth Services Review
• October-2020
Little is known about differences in the levels of sexual well-being, sexual identity development, or sexual health outcomes between sexual minority and non-sexual minority youth in the foster care sy...
Sexual development
Lgbtq+ youth
Sexual health outcomes
Foster youth
Child welfare
Sexual identity development
Sexual well-being
Sexual minority youth
Non-sexual minority youth
Foster care system
Sexual victimization
Unintended pregnancies
Sexuality-related needs
Adolescent sexual health
Youth sexual development
Sexual identity formation
Marginalized youth
Queer youth health
Sexual health disparities
Sexual risk factors
Adolescent well-being
Inclusive sexual education
Youth mental health
Sexual empowerment
Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
• October-2018
Trust is experienced almost constantly in all forms of social and interpersonal relationships, including sexual relationships, and may contribute both directly and indirectly to sexual health. The pur...
Trust
Sexual trust
Sexual health
Sexual relationships
Sti prevention
Condom use
Monogamy
Non-monogamy
Interpersonal trust
Public health
Partnered sexual relations
Relationship dynamics
Safe sex practices
Sexual risk
Trust and intimacy
Sexual behavior
Relationship satisfaction
Health psychology
Social influences
Preventive health
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• October-2018
Objectives Feelings of intimacy, perceptions of partner concurrency (PPC) and perceptions of risk for an STD (PRSTD) are meaningful and dynamic attributes of adolescent sexual relationships. Our objec...
Adolescent
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Sexual behavior
Sexual health
Sti risk
Trust in relationships
Partner concurrency
Perceived risk of std (prstd)
Intimacy
Commitment
Closeness
Behavioral interventions
Youth sexual health
Relationship dynamics
Public health
Sti prevention
Risk perception
Teen sexuality
Condom use
Safe sex practices
Partner communication
Emotional vulnerability
Urban adolescents
Sexual decision-making
Romantic relationships
Std testing
Risky sexual behavior
Health disparities
Epidemiology
Sexual risk reduction
Social determinants of health
Preventive healthcare
Prstd
Std
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• October-2017
Purpose
The HIV Care Continuum highlights the need for HIV-infected youth to be tested, linked, and maintained in lifelong care. Care engagement is important for HIV-infected youth in order for them...
Adolescents
Health care transition
Hiv
Hiv care
Youth
Care continuum
Adult providers
Adolescent clinics
Care engagement
Viral suppression
Transition strategies
Warm handoff
Clinical care culture
Patient responsibility
Quality improvement
Continuum of care
Coordinated care
Evidence-based research
Transition outcomes
Data sharing
Formalized protocols
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• October-2017
Previous research has suggested that sexually aggressive behavior and sexual HIV risk behavior are associated. Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a well-established risk factor for both types of problema...
Child sexual abuse
Sexual aggression
Hiv risk behavior
Negative affect
Anxiety
Depression
Anger
Sexual risk factors
Heterosexual men
Structural equation modeling
Condom use
Number of partners
Sexually transmitted infection clinics
Risk behaviors
Childhood trauma
Psychological distress
Mediation effects
Prevention programs
Behavioral interventions
Mental health
Sexual violence
Public health
Trauma-informed care
Adverse childhood experiences
Urban health
High-risk populations
Sexual health
Correlational studies
Intervention strategies
Epidemiology
Journal: AIDS Patient Care and STDs
• October-2017
It is important for both individual- and population-level health that HIV-infected individuals progress through the Care Continuum. However, HIV-infected youth frequently disengage from care during tr...
Hiv-infected youth
Hiv care continuum
Transition to adult care
Adolescent hiv providers
Adult hiv providers
Hiv treatment
Medication adherence
Viral suppression
Youth healthcare transition
Hiv service delivery
Treatment responsibility
Healthcare engagement
Hiv care retention
Adolescent trials network
Hiv clinical outcomes
Prescription refill
Appointment management
Youth-adult clinic connection
Hiv treatment success
Hiv prevention
Public health interventions
Youth health maintenance
Hiv support services
Healthcare accessibility
Trust in medical care
Hiv patient outcomes
Hiv
Journal: Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
• October-2017
Objective
To examine knowledge of Zika transmission and risk perception and to assess variability by condom use in a probability sample of sexually-active adults in the United States.
Methods
Dat...
Zika virus infection
Prevention & control
Sexual health
United states
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• October-2016
Purpose
Developmental models link sexual well-being to physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being, yet little empirical literature evaluates these relationships in adolescents. Better understa...
Adolescent women
Sexual health
Physical health
Mental health
Social health
Sexual well-being
Substance use
Depression
Self-esteem
Delinquent behavior
Crime
Health education
Sexual behavior
Romantic relationships
Mental/emotional health
Social integration
Adolescence
Sexual development
Substance abuse prevention
Community group membership
Thrill seeking
Health education and prevention
Sexual health education
Adolescent
Education
Journal: Journal of Pediatric Nursing
• October-2016
Purpose
To maximize positive health outcomes for youth with HIV as they transition from youth to adult care, clinical staff need strategies and protocols to help youth maintain clinic engagement and...
Hiv
Transition
Adolescents
Young adults
Healthcare
Transition protocols
Adolescent medicine
Care engagement
Medication adherence
Health outcomes
Care coordination
Service fragmentation
Clinic integration
Transition barriers
Program evaluation
Aap recommendations
Comprehensive care
Public health
Youth hiv care
Continuity of care
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• October-2014
Previous social and behavioral research on identity among bisexual men, when not subsumed within the category of men who have sex with men (MSM), has primarily focused on samples of self-identified bi...
Bisexuality
Sexual identity
Bisexual men
Men who have sex with men and women (msmw)
Sexual orientation
Self-identification
Identity diversity
Sexual behavior
Lgbtq+ health
Identity trajectories
Qualitative research
Social identity
Stigma
Sexual fluidity
Health disparities
Hiv prevention
Sti prevention
Public health
Sexual health programs
Behavioral bisexuality
Community health
Mental health
Healthcare access
Identity labels
Identity rejection
Sexual orientation disclosure
Minority health
Identity development
Msm
Sexuality research
Healthcare disparities
Social determinants of health
Inclusive healthcare
Intersectionality
Sexual orientation dynamics
Lived experiences
Identity negotiation
Gender and sexuality studies
Health interventions
Cultural influences on identity
Sexual health promotion
Lgbtq+ studies
Psychological well-being
Public policy
Social support networks
Behavior and identity alignment
Health equity
Risk behavior
Community engagement
Social acceptance
Journal: Research in Nursing & Health
• October-2014
The roles of glycemic control, diabetes management, diabetes care responsibility, living independently of parents, and time since high school graduation in predicting diabetes-related quality of life...
Diabetes-related quality of life
Type 1 diabetes
Emerging adults
Glycemic control
Diabetes management
Self-care
Self-management
Diabetes care responsibility
Living independently
High school graduation
Depression
Life satisfaction
Gender differences
Parental support
Young adults
Health outcomes
Psychological well-being
Diabetes burden
Coping strategies
Public health
Chronic disease management
Longitudinal studies
Generalized linear mixed models
Adolescent health
Transition to adulthood
Diabetes support systems
Mental health
Family involvement
Quality of life interventions
Health psychology
Journal: AIDS and Behavior
• October-2013
Early linkage to care and engagement in care are critical for initiation of medical interventions. However, over 50 % of newly diagnosed persons do not receive HIV-related care within 6 months of diag...
Adolescents
Hiv
Linkage to care
Engagement in care
Journal: AIDS
• October-2013
Sexual health is an evolving paradigm that integrates a positive approach to sexuality with existing public health policy and practice for reducing the burdens of sexually transmitted infections, incl...
Sexual health
Sexual rights
Sexual knowledge
Sexual choice
Sexual pleasure
Sexual desire
Sexual arousal
Sexual function
Sexual behaviors
Public health
Hiv prevention
Sexually transmitted infections
Sexual well-being
Sexual education
Sexual health policy
Sexual diseases
Health promotion
Evolving paradigm
Journal: Journal of Adolescence
• October-2013
Understanding the role of socio-sexual cognitions and religiosity on adolescent sexual behavior could guide adolescent sexual health efforts. The present study utilized longitudinal data from 328 youn...
Adolescence
Religion
Sexual behavior
Sexual conservatism
Longitudinal study
Socio-sexual cognitions
Sexual health
Adolescent development
Sexual experience
Sexual attitudes
Structural equation modeling
Behavioral trajectories
Coital behavior
Non-coital behavior
Health promotion
Religious influence
Adolescent psychology
Risk behavior
Moral development
Youth sexuality
Public health
Sexual decision-making
Cognitive development
Social influences
Psychological factors
Adolescent risk factors
Sexual health education
Gender differences
Adolescent identity
Reproductive health
Youth development
Faith and sexuality
Sexual norms
Cultural influences
Family influence
Peer influence
Adolescent well-being
Behavioral psychology
Health interventions
Human development
Journal: Vaccine
• October-2013
Objectives
Because little is known about the content of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine-related discussions with young adolescent girls in clinical settings, we explored communication between 11-...
Adolescents
Human papillomavirus (hpv)
Hpv vaccination
Vaccine communication
Parental influence
Clinician-patient communication
Vaccine efficacy
Vaccine safety
Sexual health education
Healthcare communication
Adolescent health
Preventive medicine
Vaccine counseling
Public health
Maternal influence
Doctor-patient interaction
Health literacy
Immunization discussions
Health education
Vaccine hesitancy
Risk communication
Urban vs. suburban healthcare
Pediatric vaccination
Sti prevention
Medical counseling
Concordance in communication
Health disparities
Adolescent decision-making
Vaccine awareness
Healthcare engagement
Journal: Sexual Health
• October-2012
Background: Although jail screening programs have an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmissible infections (STI) and HIV among incarcerated individuals, many arrestees are...
Community-based participatory research
Community court
Sex workers
Sexually transmitted infections
Testing
Community-based participatory research (cbpr)
Court-based programs
Justice-involved women
Sexual health
Sti screening
Hiv testing
Public health partnerships
Health disparities
Vulnerable populations
Women’s health
Community courts
Commercial sex work
Risk reduction
Health-seeking behavior
Jail screening programs
Criminal justice system
Sti prevention
Court-involved women
Social determinants of health
Public health interventions
Sti risk counseling
Community collaboration
Health equity
Access to care
Policy development
Program implementation
Criminal justice reform
Justice-public health integration
Journal: Child: Care, Health and Development
• October-2011
Background: Emerging adults with diabetes are assuming diabetes care responsibility, graduating from high school and leaving their parental homes. We examined: (1) how diabetes care responsibility cha...
Emerging adults
Type 1 diabetes
Diabetes care responsibility
Self-efficacy
Hypoglycemia worry
Glycemic control
Gender differences
High school transition
Post-high school
Independent living
Parental home
Daily diabetes management
Non-daily diabetes management
Linear mixed-effects model
Health behavior
Chronic disease management
Adolescent health
Young adult health
Public health
Diabetes self-management
Diabetes education
Healthcare transitions
Living arrangements
Responsibility shifts
Youth independence
Medical adherence
Journal: Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• October-2011
Purpose of review
Pregnancy prevention efforts in the USA have largely focused on the use of hormonal contraceptive methods, relegating male condoms to discussions of ‘dual-method’ contraception or...
Adolescent condom use
Condom use trends
Teen sexual health
Pregnancy prevention
Dual-method contraception
Sexually transmitted infection (sti) prevention
Contraceptive methods
Condom negotiation
Safe sex practices
Condom design improvements
Sexual pleasure and condoms
Youth sexual behavior
Condom use dynamics
Adolescent sexual health
Contraception awareness
Public health interventions
Sexual risk reduction
Condom accessibility
Partner communication
Consistent condom use
Reproductive health
Safe sex education
Teen contraceptive choices
Condom effectiveness
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction. Past surveys of sexual behavior have demonstrated that female sexual behavior is influenced by medical and sociocultural changes. To be most attentive to women and their sexual lives, it...
Women
Sexual behavior
Probability sample
United states
Nsshb
Solo masturbation
Partnered sexual activities
Oral sex
Vaginal intercourse
Anal intercourse
Sexual health
Relationship status
Perceived health status
Age cohorts
Sexual frequency
Cross-sectional survey
Sexual activity patterns
Contemporary sexuality
Sexual behavior trends
Age differences
Masturbation frequency
Sexual relationships
Same-sex oral sex
Sexual diversity
National survey
Female sexuality
Health and sexual behavior
Sexual function
Partnered sex
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction
In the contemporary U.S., men and women are living longer and healthier lives. As such, many people spend greater portions of their lives as sexually active individuals. Yet, little is k...
Older adults
Aging
Condoms
Sexual health
Sexual behavior
Sexual experiences of men and women over age 50 years
Condom use
Sexual experiences
Sexual pleasure
Erectile difficulties
Lubrication
Orgasm
Partnered sex
Solo sexual activity
Relationship status
Health status
Sexual frequency
Sexual arousal
Public health
Sexual education
Sti prevention
Senior sexuality
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction. Given the efficacy of latex condoms for preventing pregnancy, HIV, and most STI, their promotion remains central to global sexual health efforts. To inform the development of accurate an...
Condom use
Sexual health
Probability sample
Sexual behavior
Sti prevention
Pregnancy prevention
Public health
Adolescent sexual behavior
Adult sexual behavior
Gender differences
Racial and ethnic disparities
Relationship status
Anal intercourse
Vaginal intercourse
Safe sex practices
Sexual education
Public health interventions
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction. Although studies of specific groups of individuals (e.g., adolescents, “high risk” samples) have examined sexual repertoire, little is known, at the population level, about the sexual be...
Sexual behaviors
Sexual event
Probability sample
United states
Adult sexuality
Partnered sexual activity
Sexual experience
Orgasm
Arousal
Erectile function
Lubrication difficulty
Relationship partner
Nonrelationship partner
Sexual pleasure
Sexual repertoire
Sexual trends
Sexual health
Event-level analysis
Sexual diversity
Alcohol use
Marijuana use
Erection medication
Sexual satisfaction
Sexual difficulties
Sexual composition
National survey
Gender differences
Age and sexuality
Sexual behavior patterns
Sexual encounters
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction. Although studies of specific groups of individuals (e.g., adolescents, “high risk” samples) have examined sexual repertoire, little is known, at the population level, about the sexual be...
Sexual behaviors
Sexual event
Probability sample
United states
Adult sexuality
Partnered sexual activity
Sexual experience
Orgasm
Arousal
Erectile function
Lubrication difficulty
Relationship partner
Nonrelationship partner
Sexual pleasure
Sexual repertoire
Sexual trends
Sexual health
Event-level analysis
Sexual diversity
Alcohol use
Marijuana use
Erection medication
Sexual satisfaction
Sexual difficulties
Sexual composition
National survey
Gender differences
Age and sexuality
Sexual behavior patterns
Sexual encounters
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction
Although women’s total removal of their pubic hair has been described as a “new norm,” little is known about the pubic hair removal patterns of sexually active women in the United States...
Pubic hair
Female sexual function
Depilation
Genital self-image
Female genital self-image scale
Pubic hair removal
Female grooming practices
Sexual health
Depilation methods
Female genital self-image scale (fgsis)
Female sexual function index (fsfi)
Cunnilingus
Sexual behavior
Pubic hair trends
Women’s intimate grooming
Personal hygiene
Sexual relationship status
Body image
Women’s sexuality
Beauty standards
Cross-sectional survey
Us women
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction
To provide a foundation for those who provide sexual health services and programs to men in the United States, the need for population‐based data that describes men’s sexual behaviors an...
Probability sample
Sexual behavior
Men
Relationships
Health
Men's sexual behavior
Sexual health
Male sexuality
Sexual relationships
Solo masturbation
Partnered sexual activities
Oral sex
Vaginal intercourse
Anal intercourse
Age and sexual behavior
Relationship status and sexual activity
Men's health and sexuality
Sexual frequency
Older men and sexual activity
Male sexual function
Sexual behavior patterns
Public health
Sexual health services
Male sexual well-being
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction. Data on adolescents' sexual and condom use behaviors provides an empirical basis for a range of social, educational, clinical, and public health endeavors.
Aims. This study has two pu...
Adolescents
Sexual behavior
Condom use
Vaginal intercourse
Masturbation prevalence
Partnered sexual activities
Oral sex
Anal intercourse
Safe sex practices
Risk behaviors
Public health
Sexual health education
Reproductive health
Gender differences
Age-related sexual trends
Sexually transmitted infection (sti) prevention
Pregnancy prevention
Alcohol and marijuana use
Sexual decision-making
Partner characteristics
Sexual activity trends
Health policy
Adolescent psychology
Behavioral patterns
Relationship dynamics
Safe sex interventions
Youth sexual health
Epidemiology
National survey data
Sexual risk assessment
Health literacy
Hiv testing
Gonorrhea screening
Masculinity
Self-image
Pubic hair removal
Lubricant use
Sexual pleasure
Vibrator use
Abstinence perceptions
Mood and sexual activity
Partner support
Adolescent sexual health
Risky sexual behaviors
Sexual health interventions
Behavioral health research
Gender-based differences in sexuality
Substance use and sexual risk
Adolescent relationship dynamics
Condom usage patterns
Sexual function and well-being
Sti prevention strategies
Health literacy and sti screening
Youth sexual decision-making
Sexuality and mental health
Longitudinal sexual behavior studies
Psychosocial aspects of sexual health
Digital and self-administered health surveys
Sexual risk factors
Youth-focused public health strategies
Health policy for adolescent sexuality
Social influences on sexual behavior
Adolescent reproductive health policy
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October-2010
Introduction. Correct and consistent condom use remains the most effective way to reduce sexually transmissible infection/HIV transmission during sex and is a highly effective contraceptive method. Un...
Condom use
Sexual event
Unprotected intercourse
Penile–vaginal intercourse (pvi)
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Hiv prevention
Contraceptive methods
Sexual health
Public health
Safe sex practices
Sexual behavior
Relationship status
Sociodemographic factors
National survey of sexual health and behavior (nsshb)
Condom efficacy
Sexual pleasure
Sexual arousal
Orgasm
Erection difficulties
Lubrication
Alcohol use
Marijuana use
Erection medication
Partner history
Minority health
Youth sexual behavior
Safe sex education
Public health programs
Condoms
Penile–vaginal intercourse
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• October-2009
Little is known about men’s potential motivations and barriers associated with specific sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing methods. In this study, we examined experiences of self-sampling f...
Ano-rectal
Msm
Sexually transmitted diseases
Self-sampling
Sti testing
Men who have sex with men
Rectal swab
Sexual health
Public health
Self-administered testing
Community health
Privacy concerns
Sti prevention
Sexual behavior
Hiv prevention
Lgbtq+ health
Healthcare access
Stigma
Health disparities
Patient acceptability
Qualitative study
Medical self-care
Diagnostic testing
Infection screening
Health-seeking behavior
Midwestern usa
Public health policy
Sexual health awareness
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• October-2008
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to assess adolescent women's preferences for specific microbicide characteristics including pregnancy prevention, timing of application, potential for side effec...
Vaginal microbicides
Adolescent sexual health
Sti prevention
Hiv prevention
Pregnancy prevention
Microbicide preferences
Contraceptive preferences
Sexual behavior
Hormonal contraception
Urban adolescent health
Safe sex practices
Reproductive health
Microbicide development
Conjoint analysis
Postcoital application
Side effects
Young women’s health
Teen sexuality
Health decision-making
Female contraceptive choices
Sexual risk reduction
Microbicide acceptability
Public health interventions
Adolescent medicine
Women’s health research
Microbicides
Adolescent women
Sexuality
Chlamydia trachomatis
Rectal infection
Mycoplasma genitalium
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Heterosexual
Homosexual
Bisexual
Oral transmission
Fecal-oral
sexually transmitted diseases
Prevention and control
Chlamydia infections
Recurrence
Adolescent behavior
primary care
Transgender health
Qualitative research
microbicides
Vaginal microbicide
Sexually transmitted infections sti
Human immunodeficiency virus hiv
Urban clinics
Young women
Sexual experience
Behavioral patterns
Video-audio computer-assisted self-interviews
Intent-to-purchase
Preference analysis
Public health
Journal: The Journal of Pediatrics
• October-2003
Clinical depression among adolescents is relatively common, with an annual prevalence of 2% to 4%, and cumulative prevalence during adolescence of 25%.1 Diagnosed cases likely represent a “tip of the...
Socioeconomic status
Schools and depression
Adolescent depression
Social epidemiology
Teen mental health
Depression risk factors
Household income and depression
School-level income
Socioeconomic disparities
Adolescent mental health
Depression and education
Youth psychological well-being
Mental health inequality
Depression prevalence
Adolescent health disparities
Socioeconomic influences on mental health
School environment and mental health
Teen depression statistics
Low-income adolescents
Mental health and income
Public health and depression
Social determinants of health
Adolescent emotional well-being
Youth depression interventions
Socioeconomic
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• October-2002
Objectives: To determine the association between stigma and shame about having a sexually transmitted disease and adolescents’ past STD related care seeking; between stigma, shame, and perceptions abo...
Sexual disclosure
Std stigma
Std shame
Adolescent sexual health
Healthcare disclosure
Std care seeking
Sexual behavior
Stigma perception
Shame perception
Doctor-patient communication
Adolescent healthcare
Std prevention
Sexual health attitudes
Std-related stigma
Sexual risk disclosure
Adolescent well-being
Medical consultation
Healthcare barriers
Public health
Adolescent counseling
Confidentiality concerns
Std treatment
Healthcare seeking behavior
Sexual health awareness
Stigma reduction
Sexual health services
Psychological barriers
Std education
Journal: AIDS Patient Care and STDs
• October-1998
High rates of sexual activity among adolescents place them at significant risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV infection. This article summarizes our recent research addressing potent...
Adolescents
Alcohol use
Drug use
Std risk
Hiv risk
Risky sexual behavior
Substance use
Sexual activity
Public health
Sexual health
Prevention strategies
Safe sex practices
Behavioral risk factors
Causal relationships
Teen health
Risk reduction
Health interventions
Youth risk behaviors
Addiction and sexual risk
Public health policy
Journal: The Journal of Pediatrics
• October-1994
The purpose of this investigation was to study the occurrence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in relation to the interval between menarche and first intercourse. Two hundred eight subjects, ag...
Menarche
First sexual intercourse
Human papillomavirus (hpv) infection
Adolescents
Sexual health
Hpv risk factors
Biologic vulnerability
Sexual debut
Papanicolaou smear
Hpv prevalence
Adolescent health
Sexual behavior
Menstrual history
Hpv transmission
Reproductive health
Adolescent hpv infection
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• October-1989
A retrospective analysis of 7,879 direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) tests for Chlamydia trachomatis obtained over 24 months from a routine screening program for adolescent women is reported. Tests wer...
Chlamydia trachomatis
Routine screening
Adolescent females
Sexually transmitted infections
Sti screening
Direct fluorescent antibody test
Dfa testing
Chlamydia prevalence
Case finding
Rescreening intervals
Adolescent health
Women's sexual health
Sti prevention
Infection rates
Gonorrhea
Reproductive health
Diagnostic testing
Chlamydia reinfection
Public health
Sexual behavior
High-risk populations
Gynecological health
Longitudinal study
Disease surveillance
Sti management
Journal: Journal of the American Medical Association
• October-1987
To the Editor.— In a recent issue of JAMA, Zumwalt and others1 described a man with factitious acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The purpose of the man's deception as perceived by the author...
Fraudulent aids
Munchausen's syndrome
Factitious disorder
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome aids
Human immunodeficiency virus hiv
Medical deception
Narcotic fraud
Chronic factitious disorder
Psychological manipulation
Healthcare fraud
Misdiagnosis
Physician responsibility
Medical ethics
Patient deception
Government fraud
Dsm-iii
Overdose risk
Clinical psychology
Psychosomatic disorders
Healthcare system vulnerability
Self-induced illness
Munchausen by proxy
Medical examination
Psychiatric evaluation
Disease fabrication
Patient motives
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• October 2010
Introduction. Although studies of specific groups of individuals (e.g., adolescents, “high risk” samples) have examined sexual repertoire, little is known, at the population level, about the sexual be...
Sexual behaviors
Sexual event
Probability sample
United states
Adult sexuality
Partnered sexual activity
Sexual experience
Orgasm
Arousal
Erectile function
Lubrication difficulty
Relationship partner
Nonrelationship partner
Sexual pleasure
Sexual repertoire
Sexual trends
Sexual health
Event-level analysis
Sexual diversity
Alcohol use
Marijuana use
Erection medication
Sexual satisfaction
Sexual difficulties
Sexual composition
National survey
Gender differences
Age and sexuality
Sexual behavior patterns
Sexual encounters
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Event
Sexual Repertoire
Sex
Fantasy
Sexual Characteristics
Orgasm
Arousal
Masturbation
Pleasure
Sex Position
Erotic
Relationship Sex
Nonrelationship Sex
Kink
Erection Difficulty
Lubrication Difficulty
Alcohol Use
Marijuana Use
Sexual Health
Event-Level Analysis
Sexual Diversity
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• November-2021
Solo and partnered sexual behaviors are relevant to health, well-being, and relationships. Recent research shows that sexual frequency has declined in the U.S. and in other countries; however, measure...
Penile-vaginal intercourse frequency
Masturbation
Sexual frequency
Sexual repertoire
National survey of sexual health and behavior (nsshb)
Penile-vaginal intercourse (pvi)
Sexual behavior trends
Partnered sexual activities
Solo masturbation
Sexual health
Adolescent sexual behavior
Adult sexual behavior
Sexual activity decline
Non-coital sexual activities
Partnered masturbation
Oral sex
Sexual relationships
Intimacy patterns
Public health
Sexual well-being
Epidemiology of sexual behavior
Behavioral trends in sexuality
Changing sexual norms
Sexual practices over time
Sexuality research
Sexual partnering
Sexual satisfaction
Relationship dynamics
Sti prevention
Contraceptive use
Health psychology
Journal: Journal of Urban Health
• November-2019
Delayed linkage to care deprives youth living with HIV of the benefits of HIV treatment and risks increased HIV transmission. Developing and testing linkage-to-care models that are capable of simultan...
Youth
Adolescence
Hiv/aids
Linkageto-care
Structural change
Hiv linkage to care
Youth hiv treatment
Adolescents living with hiv
Timely hiv care access
Hiv case management
Public health authority (pha)
Structural barriers to hiv care
Hiv prevention strategies
Adolescent medicine clinical trials
Hiv testing and diagnosis
Youth health disparities
Arima model in healthcare
Medical case management
Structural change interventions
Hiv care continuum
Community-based hiv initiatives
Public health and hiv
Healthcare access for youth
Hiv policy and structural interventions
Multi-level hiv interventions
Youth-friendly healthcare services
Hiv epidemiology
Adolescent health policy
Timely medical interventions
Hiv care retention
Public health advocacy
Hiv/aids research
Healthcare equity
Hiv
Pha
Journal: Clinical Pediatrics
• November-2019
Using data from 600 adolescents (14-17 years old) from the 2015 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, we examined the prevalence and demographic correlates of adolescents’ romantic activities...
Adolescent romantic experiences
Teen dating
Romantic competencies
Adolescent relationships
Group dating
Dyadic dating
Teenage relationship involvement
Youth romantic development
Dating confidence
Unwanted romantic experiences
Adolescent relationship challenges
Romantic decision-making
Teen relationship confidence
Primary care and adolescent romance
Gender differences in dating
Adolescent emotional well-being
Youth social development
Dating and mental health
Romantic relationship trends
Teenage dating behavior
Relationship termination confidence
Adolescent love and intimacy
National survey of sexual health and behavior
Romantic education for teens
Teen relationship counseling
Journal: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
• November-2018
Research demonstrates health disparities between gender-minority individuals and cisgender individuals. These disparities arise from multiple sources, including negative health care experiences. This...
Transgender
Genderqueer
Gender non-binary
Health care providers
Health disparities
Inclusive language
Identity disclosure
Misgendering
Transphobia
Cultural safety
Medical education
Health equity
Patient experiences
Clinical environment
Health concerns
Provider training
Gender-affirming care
Health inclusivity
Lgbtq+ health
Health care barriers
Health care access
Journal: AJOB Empirical Bioethics
• November-2016
Background: Biomedical HIV prevention research with minors is complicated by the requirement of parental consent, which may disclose sensitive information to parents. We examine the experience of prin...
Adolescents
Hiv
Moral conflict
Clinical trial
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (prep)
Parental consent
Biomedical research
Ethical dilemmas
Principal investigators
Study personnel
Informed consent
Institutional review board (irb)
Research ethics
Minor autonomy
Protective duties
Scientific duties
Vulnerable populations
Consent procedures
Human subjects research
Regulatory compliance
Ethical challenges
Medical ethics
Adolescent health
Hiv prevention
Public health policy
Bioethics
Research governance
Risk-benefit analysis
Clinical research ethics
4o
Journal: Sexual Health
• November-2016
Background: Understanding people’s sexual motivations has long been of public health and health promotion interest. We used daily diaries to examine how adult men’s and women’s event-specific affectiv...
Sexual motivation
Sexual behavior
Event-level analysis
Daily diary study
Affective influences
Partner dynamics
Coital behavior
Non-coital behavior
Vaginal sex
Sexual decision-making
Relationship factors
Gender differences
Sexual interest
Partner influence
Sexual activity patterns
Behavioral predictors
Sexual health
Safe sex practices
Sexual desire
Public health
Health promotion
Sexual risk behavior
Condom use
Emotional and physical intimacy
Sexual well-being
Sexual experience
Mixed-effects model
Multinomial logistic regression
Sexual psychology
Intimate relationships
Human sexuality
Sex
Journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases
• November-2014
Chlamydia trachomatis causes a high number of sexually transmitted infections worldwide, but reproducible and precise strain typing to link partners is lacking. We evaluated multilocus sequence typing...
Mlst
Chlamydia trachomatis
Sexually transmitted infections (sti)
Multilocus sequence typing (mlst)
Strain typing
Sequence types (st)
Ompa genotype
Heterosexual partnerships
Coital partners
Phylogenetic relationships
Novel recombinant strains
Transmission studies
Strain diversity
Genetic variation
Public health
Bacterial genotyping
Indianapolis indiana
Reproductive health
Sexual health
Microbial epidemiology
Infectious disease surveillance
Molecular typing
Partner transmission
Epidemiological studies
Sti prevention
Bacterial pathogens
Diagnostic methods
Genomic analysis
Novel strains
Health disparities
Population health
Journal: Maternal and Child Health Journal
• November-2014
Leadership development is a core value of Maternal Child Health Bureau training programs. Mentorship, an MCH Leadership Competency, has been shown to positively affect career advancement and research...
Mentorship
Developmental networks
Adolescent health
Leadership
Maternal child health
Mch training programs
Career advancement
Research productivity
Junior faculty development
Leadership competencies
Health education
Professional development
Scientific meetings
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Training programs
Faculty mentorship
Health leadership
Career pathways
Adolescent medicine
Healthcare innovation
Public health leadership
Network expansion
Leadership training
Professional growth
Medical education
Journal: The Journal of Infectious Diseases
• November-2013
Background. Persistent infection with oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with an increased risk of cervical malignancy. Redetection of type-specific HPV after a period of nondetection...
Human papillomavirus
Chlamydia
Hpv redetection
Journal: PLOS ONE
• November-2013
Background
Various forms of community disorder are associated with health outcomes but little is known about how dynamic context where an adolescent spends time relates to her health-related behavior...
Community disorder
Adolescent risk behavior
Crime exposure
Substance use
Sexual behavior
Urban environment
Geographic monitoring
Gps tracking
Health disparities
Neighborhood safety
Environmental influences
Adolescent mobility
Socioeconomic factors
Crime and health
Public health policy
Social determinants of health
Adolescent behavior patterns
Risk prevention
Spatial analysis
Gis in public health
Urban crime impact
Health interventions
Youth vulnerability
Community safety measures
Adolescent well-being
Risk environment
Journal: The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care
• November-2012
Purpose
The purpose of the study was to examine the association of time (high school to post-high school), living situation (independent of parents or not), diabetes-specific self-efficacy, and worry...
Type 1 diabetes
Emerging adults
Independent living
Diabetes management
Diabetes-specific self-efficacy
Hypoglycemia worry
High school transition
Post-high school
Self-care
Glycemic control
Young adulthood
Self-management
Chronic illness
Health autonomy
Transition to adulthood
Diabetes self-care
Lifestyle adjustment
Parental influence
Healthcare transition
Disease self-efficacy
Adolescent health
College students with diabetes
Behavioral health
Diabetes education
Mental health in chronic illness
Self-regulation
Youth independence
Personal responsibility
Medical adherence
Diabetes outcomes
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• November-2011
Introduction
Recent nationally representative studies documenting event‐level sexual behavior have included samples that are predominantly heterosexual, resulting in limited information on the sexual...
Sexual event
Gay
Bisexual
Men
Sexual behavior
Msm
Gay and bisexual men
Sexual event characteristics
Msm (men who have sex with men)
Sexual repertoire
Partnered sexual behaviors
Oral sex
Kissing
Partnered masturbation
Anal intercourse
Sexual arousal
Sexual pleasure
Orgasm
Event-level sexual behavior
Public health
Sexual health
Internet-based survey
Demographics
Situational factors
Sexual diversity
Sexual practices
Sexual relationships
Sexual well-being.
Journal: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
• November-2011
Objective To evaluate the role of self-efficacy, anticipated negative consequences, and relationship quality in patient-initiated sex partner notification following treatment for sexually transmitted...
Self-efficacy
Relationship quality
Partner notification
Sexually transmitted infections
Adolescents
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Trichomonas
Urethritis
Partner communication
Patient-initiated notification
Sexual health
Adolescent health
Public health
Stis
Healthcare interventions
Emotional ties
Communication skills
Journal: Sexual and Relationship Therapy
• November-2011
Orgasm is typically considered to be a sexual experience. However, orgasms occurring during physical exercise have been occasionally documented. The primary objective of the current study was to under...
Exercise-induced orgasm
Exercise-induced sexual pleasure
Female orgasm
Sexual physiology
Abdominal exercises
Biking
Spinning
Weight lifting
Climbing
Self-consciousness
Sexual response
Orgasmic disorder
Anorgasmia
Non-sexual orgasm
Physical activity
Women's health
Sexual well-being
Sexuality research
Mind-body connection
Exercise psychology
Sexual fantasy
Clinical implications
Health and fitness
Cross-sectional studies
Internet-based surveys
Sexual health
Pelvic floor muscles
Endorphins
Autonomic nervous system
Psychological arousal
Sexual science
Female
Journal: PLOS ONE
• November-2010
Background
The microbiome of the male urogenital tract is poorly described but it has been suggested that bacterial colonization of the male urethra might impact risk of sexually transmitted infectio...
Male urine microbiome
Urogenital tract
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Asymptomatic infections
Urethral microbiota
16s rrna sequencing
Bacterial colonization
Anaerobic bacteria
Fastidious bacteria
Urethral inflammation
Vaginal microbiota
Microbial composition
Sti biomarkers
Public health
Microbial diversity
Urethral health
Cultivation-independent methods
Pathogen detection
Microbiome and disease
Male sexual health
Bacterial taxa
Genital tract microbiome
Sti risk factors
Urinary tract microbiota
Molecular diagnostics
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• November-2009
Background:
Testing for herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) antibody is not common in clinical practice. Client characteristics associated with HSV-2 rapid antibody test uptake and test positivity w...
Hsv-2
Hsv-2 testing
Herpes simplex virus type 2
Sexually transmitted infections
Std clinic
Antibody testing
Public health
Herpeselect express
Hsv-2 prevalence
Sexual health
Std screening
Routine testing
Acyclovir therapy
Risk factors
Black race
Female sexual health
Sexual behavior
Partner count
Testing uptake
Healthcare accessibility
Preventive medicine
Health disparities
Subsidized testing
Patient education
Infectious disease control
Urban health clinics
Sti prevention
Hsv
Std
Sti
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• November-2004
Background:
The rates and determinants of acceptance of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) testing have not been adequately studied.
Objectives:
The objective of this study was to identify fac...
Hsv-2 testing
Herpes simplex virus
Antibody testing
Std screening
Sexual health
Adolescent health
Young adults
Std history
Sexual behavior
Serologic testing
Hsv-2 risk factors
Testing acceptance
Public health
Preventive care
Sexual partners
Perceived vulnerability
Health beliefs
Std clinics
Medical testing
Disease prevention
Sexual risk
Health awareness
Women's health
Needle phobia
Medical clinics
Urban health
Health interventions
Risk reduction
Sexual well-being
Sti prevention
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• November-2004
Purpose
To examine gay youth experiences within the context of normal adolescent development.
Methods
Thematic analyses of interviews with 13 self-identified gay male youth, aged 16–22 years, each...
Adolescence
Male
Sexual minority
Gay
Adjustment issues
Developmental asynchrony
Peers
Families
Sexual harassment
Lgbtq+ youth
Gay male adolescents
Adolescent development
Sexual minority experiences
Gay youth adjustment
Peer interactions
Family dynamics
Sexual identity disclosure
Lgbtq+ mental health
Social development
Adolescent peer relationships
Coming out
School environment
Lgbtq+ support
Identity acceptance
Psychological well-being
Lgbtq+ adolescence
Youth maturity
Social stigma
Self-identification
Adolescent sexuality
Minority stress
Gender and sexuality
Social and emotional development
Lgbtq+ rights
Adolescent mental health
School bullying
Lgbtq+ representation
Lgbtq+ safe spaces
Public health and sexuality
Lgbtq+
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• November-2004
Background:
The demographic, historical, and behavioral factors that predict a positive herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) antibody test in persons without a history of genital herpes have not been...
Hsv
Herpes simplex virus type 2 (hsv-2)
Antibody positivity
Genital herpes
Sexually transmitted disease (std)
Hsv-2 screening
Sexual health
Std risk factors
Hsv-2 testing
Hsv-2 predictors
Non-white race
Gender differences
Young adults
Sexual behavior
Std history
Hsv-2 prevalence
Age-related risk
Hsv-2 symptoms
Public health
Hsv-2 epidemiology
Viral infections
Sexual risk assessment
Hsv-2 diagnosis
Asymptomatic hsv-2
Anogenital symptoms
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• November-2003
Purpose
To examine how subject payment was associated with study features, such as investigator characteristics and project specifics, among randomly selected studies using adolescent subjects.
Meth...
Adolescent research
Subject payment
Compensation
Research funding
Participant incentives
Recruitment strategies
Payment variability
Research ethics
Investigator characteristics
Study design
Monetary incentives
At-risk youth
Ses distribution
Research participation
Payment practices
Ethical considerations
Research methodology
Study recruitment
Behavioral studies
Participant motivation
Payment disparities
Clinical research
Research policy
Youth studies
Financial incentives
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• November-1999
Background:
The frequently asymptomatic nature and high incidence of severe complications of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) calls for targeted efforts to identify those at greatest risk. Earlie...
Sexual history elicitation
Std services
Gonorrhea community action project (gcap)
Provider practice patterns
Sexual health counseling
Std prevention
Sexual risk assessment
Healthcare provider training
Patient communication
Std diagnosis
Public health clinics
Managed care organizations (mcos)
Sexual health education
Barriers to sexual history taking
Std screening
Gonorrhea prevention
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• November-1999
Adolescents rated hypothetical human immunodeficiency virus vaccines described as 90% and 50% efficacious and discussed how immunization might influence behavior of their peers. The low-efficacy vacci...
Aids vaccine
Attitude
Sex behavior
Patient acceptance of health care
Hiv prevention
Vaccine efficacy
Adolescent health
Risk compensation
Immunization programs
Sexual risk behavior
Public health strategy
Behavioral responses
Vaccine perception
Health beliefs
Preventive health measures
Hiv risk reduction
Youth vaccination
Vaccine hesitancy
Adolescent sexual behavior
Health communication
Sti prevention
Immunization ethics
Vaccine decision-making
Healthcare accessibility
Public health policy
Vaccine education
Sexual health awareness
Risk perception
Hiv prevention strategies
Adolescent risk assessment
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• November-1997
Background and Objectives:
Little is known about the acceptability of vaccines for prevention of sexually transmitted diseases(STDs). The purpose of this study was to examine potential predictors of...
Genital herpes
Hsv-2
Vaccine acceptability
Health beliefs
Health behaviors
Sexually transmitted diseases
Immunization
Risk perception
Preventive health
Clinical trials
Perceived benefits
Perceived limitations
Alcohol use
Exercise
Healthy diet
Cholesterol screening
Multiple regression analysis
Public health
Sexual health
Behavioral predictors
Vaccine hesitancy
Health psychology
Preventive medicine
Attitude toward vaccination
Std prevention
Health decision-making
Risk reduction
Vaccine development
Sti awareness
Health promotion
Adolescent and adult health
Adolescent health
Adult health
Journal: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
• November-1997
Objective: To expand understanding of the behavioral epidemiology of an important sexually transmitted disease risk factor within a clinical framework of the AMA Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive...
Adolescent health
Number of sexual partners
Health lifestyle
Ama guidelines
Adolescent preventive services (gaps)
Sexually transmitted disease (std) risk
Behavioral epidemiology
Adolescent sexual behavior
Health-risk behaviors
Health-protective behaviors
Substance use
Seat belt use
Sexual health
Clinical assessment
Preventive healthcare
Adolescent risk factors
Sexual partners and health
Public health
Youth sexual behavior
Risky sexual practices
High school adolescents
Reproductive health
Teen health screening
Preventive medicine
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health Care
• November-1989
We report the case of a 16-year-old female who developed pulmonary infection due to Pneumocystis carinii within 3 months of the clinical diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Steroid therap...
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (pjp)
Opportunistic infections
Pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus
Immunosuppression
Corticosteroid therapy
Pulmonary complications in sle
Adolescent autoimmune diseases
Respiratory failure
Lupus-associated infections
Differential diagnosis in sle
Fatal infectious complications
Prednisone and infection risk
Non-cytotoxic immunosuppression
Autoimmune disease management
Pediatric rheumatology
Early-onset sle
Severe pneumonia in immunocompromised patients
Sle-related morbidity and mortality
Case report in pediatric autoimmune disorders
Pulmonary opportunistic infections
Journal: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes
• May-2020
Background:
Almost one-quarter of all new HIV diagnoses in the United States occur among persons aged 13–24 years. These youths have the poorest HIV care continuum (HCC) outcomes, yet few empirical...
Adolescents
Hiv infection
Hiv care continuum (hcc)
Youth-friendly care
Antiretroviral therapy (art)
Viral suppression (vs)
Linkage to care
Engagement in care
Retention in care
Hiv diagnosis
Strategic multisite initiative for hiv (smile)
Hiv treatment outcomes
Youth-focused interventions
Hiv testing
Public health
Hiv prevention
Healthcare disparities
Journal: Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
• May-2019
Using data from 78 sexting-experienced adolescents from the 2015 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, we describe sexting frequency, sexting partners, sexual relationships with such partners...
Adolescent Sexting
Sexting Behavior
Digital Communication
Sexting Frequency
Romantic Partners
Sexual Relationships
Sexting Trends
Youth Sexual Behavior
Online Risk
Digital Intimacy
Sexting and Relationships
Sexting and Sexual Activity
Adolescent Digital Behavior
Social Media Sexting
Sexting Motivations
Risky Online Behavior
Sexting and Age
Sexting Patterns
Sexting and Non-Romantic Partners
Teen Sexting Habits
Sexting Consequences
Sexting and Relationship Development
Adolescent Online Safety
Sexting and Sexual Experience
Youth Digital Practices
Journal: AIDS Education and Prevention
• May-2017
The National HIV/AIDS Strategy emphasizes rapid care linkage and engagement for HIV-infected individuals, though many adolescents are never tested, delay entering care, and frequently drop out. We con...
Adolescent health
Hiv/aids
Linkage to care
Engagement in care
Hiv-infected youth
Care retention
Youth agency
Health system
Hiv testing
Delayed care entry
Dropout prevention
Provider perspectives
Clinic visits
Care continuum
Health outcomes
Qualitative research
Medical staff involvement
Public health strategy
National hiv/aids strategy
Adolescent medicine
Hiv care interventions
Youth responsibility
Health disparities
Structural barriers
Care integration
Hiv prevention
Journal: Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services
• May-2016
Routine HIV screening, linkage, and retention in health care are nodes of the HIV continuum of care and goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. However, up to 80% of youth are unaware of their HIV st...
Hiv testing
Linkage
Adolescents/young adults
Community coalitions
Hiv continuum of care
Structural barriers
Hiv screening
Linkage to care
Retention in care
National hiv/aids strategy
Hiv health care
Viral suppression
Smile program
Connect-to-protect (c2p)
Youth hiv awareness
Hiv testing access
Seamless health system
Quality hiv care
Public health strategy
Health disparities
Hiv prevention
Engagement in care
Healthcare accessibility
Youth-focused interventions
Hiv care gaps
Systems change
Structural interventions
Journal: AIDS
• May-2014
Objectives:
To describe the HIV viral load and CD4+ cell counts of youth (12–24 years) in 14 cities from March 2010 through November 2011.
Methods:
Baseline HIV viral load and CD4+ cell count d...
Cd4+ cell count
Hiv
Viral load
Youth
Linkage to care
Male-to-male sexual contact (msm)
Hiv transmission
Public health
Hiv testing
Antiretroviral therapy
Perinatal transmission
Heterosexual transmission
Hiv epidemiology
Hiv prevention
High-risk youth
Sexual health
Hiv care continuum
Treatment strategies
Hiv surveillance
Health disparities
Cd4+
Journal: Journal of Bisexuality
• May-2012
Research has not yet explored the potential impact of social stress, biphobia and other factors on the mental health of bisexual men. In-depth interviews were conducted with a diverse sample of 75 men...
Bisexuality
Mental health
Men who have sex with both men and women (msmw)
Stress
Social support
Biphobia
Stigma
Sexual identity
Isolation
Community building
Empowerment interventions
Self-acceptance
Social networks
Public health
Lgbtq+ well-being
Mental health programs
Sexual minority stress
Psychological well-being
Inclusive healthcare
Intersectionality
Journal: Social Science & Medicine
• May-2012
Most models exploring adolescent health behavior have focused on individual influences to understand behavior change. The goal of the current study was to assess the role of adolescent romantic partne...
Usa
Adolescence
Health behavior
Romantic couples
Adolescent relationships
Partner influence
Health-harming behaviors
Health-protective behaviors
Delinquency
Alcohol use
Smoking
Marijuana use
Physical activity
Sleep patterns
Seatbelt use
Contraception
Adolescent health
Peer influence
Romantic dyads
Public health
Behavioral intervention
Youth risk behavior
Substance use
Relationship dynamics
Longitudinal study
Adolescent decision-making
Social influence
Gender differences
Health psychology
Health education
Prevention strategies
Youth development
Social determinants of health
Journal: Journal of Bisexuality
• May-2012
The midwestern United States has a high number of recent Latino migrants, but little information is available regarding their sexual behaviors. A total of 75 behaviorally bisexual men (25 Latino, 25 B...
Latino
Lgbtq+
Bisexuality
Latino men
Men who have sex with both men and women (msmw)
Sexual behavior
Sexual experience
Hispanic
Sexual health
Sti screening
Sexual risk behaviors
Condom use
Anal sex
Oral sex
Vaginal intercourse
Alcohol use
Pleasure and arousal
Erectile function
Partner gender
Transgender partners
Sexual health interventions
Midwestern united states
Latino migrants
Safe sex practices
Sexual health promotion
Lgbtq+ health
National survey of sexual health and behavior (nsshb)
Sti prevention
Sexual diversity
Bisexual men's health
Risk reduction strategies
Risk behaviors
Potential risk behaviors
Bisexual latino men
Journal: Journal of Bisexuality
• May-2012
Studies concerning behaviorally bisexual men continue to focus on understanding sexual risk according to a narrow range of sexual behaviors. Few studies have explored the subjective meanings and exper...
Bisexuality
Men who have sex with men and women (msmw)
Sexual behaviors
Sexual attraction
Condom use
Gender norms
Sexual risk
Sexual health
Safe sex practices
Public health
Sti prevention
Sexual identity
Lgbtq+ health
Behavioral science
Partner gender differences
Sexual experiences
Risk perception
Gendered sexual behavior
Bisexual men's health
Sexual stereotypes
Hiv prevention
Safe sex education
Bisexual health research
Sexual risk reduction
Midwestern united states
Condom
Lgbtq+
Bisexual men
Journal: Hormones and Behavior
• May-2011
Theoretical and empirical linkages of adult women's sexual interest and sexual behaviors are relatively well-established, but few data address similar issues in adolescent women. This paper reviews da...
Adolescence
Sexual interest
Sexual behavior
Oral sex
Anal sex
Daily diary
Longitudinal study
Coitus
First lifetime coitus
Fellatio
Cunnilingus
Menstrual cycle
Sexual activity
Hormonal contraceptives
Temporal pairing
Adolescent sexuality
Behavioral patterns
Sexual health
Empirical research
Sexual decision-making
Contraceptive use
Relationship dynamics
Sexual risk-taking
Pleasure and desire
Psychosexual development
Affective influences
Sexual motivation
Partner influence
Sexual agency
Reproductive health
Sti prevention
Intimacy
Gender differences
Sociosexuality
Psychological well-being
Adolescent development
Risk and protective factors
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• May-2011
Purpose
The aim of the study was to better characterize the natural history of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in female adolescents.
Methods
Female adolescents were enrolled in a longitudina...
Human papillomavirus
Hpv infection
Multiple infections
Female adolescents
Natural history
Longitudinal study
Sexual activity
Hpv prevalence
High-risk hpv
Low-risk hpv
Hpv-16
Hpv-18
Oncogenic types
Vaccine strategies
Non-vaccine prevention
Cervical cancer
Hpv persistence
Viral typing
Hpv clearance
Sexual health
Hpv screening
Adolescent health
Hpv epidemiology
Infection duration
Hpv transmission
Sti prevention
Hpv follow-up
Hpv risk factors
Hpv detection
Vaginal samples
Hpv
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• May-2009
Introduction
Use of feminine hygiene products (feminine wipes, sprays, douches, and yeast creams) by adolescent women is common, yet understudied.
Aim
We examine the association among these genit...
Sexually transmitted diseases
Vaginal douching
Feminine hygiene product
Adolescent
Condom
Female
Feminine hygiene products
Adolescent health
Condom use
Sti risk
Genital hygiene
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Trichomonas vaginalis
Yeast infections
Sti prevention
Female health
Vaginal health
Feminine wipes
Feminine sprays
Yeast creams
Reproductive health
Sti screening
Sexual behavior
High-risk adolescents
Vaginal swabs
Longitudinal study
Self-care practices
Women's health
Adolescent sexual health
Infection risk
Sti awareness
Gynecological health
Hygiene behaviors
Journal: International Journal of Health Geographics
• May-2008
Background
Few tools exist to directly measure the microsocial and physical environments of adolescents in circumstances where participatory observation is not practical or ethical. Yet measuring the...
Gps tracking
Adolescent travel patterns
Health risk behaviors
Mobile health (mhealth)
Adolescent health
Geospatial research
Surveillance technology
Behavioral monitoring
Daily diary data
Clinic-based research
Smoking and location tracking
Ethical research methods
Health promotion
Intervention strategies
Microsocial environments
Physical environments
Adolescent mobility
Location-based data collection
Public health research
Future directions in mhealth studies
Global position system
Cell phone
Global position system data
Exit interview
Travel pattern
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• May-2007
Purpose
Mycoplasma genitalium is a possible sexually transmitted pathogen and its study among the adolescent age group has been limited. In this longitudinal study, the epidemiology, natural history,...
Mycoplasma genitalium
Chlamydia trachomatis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Epidemiology
Adolescent women
Polymerase chain reaction
Sti testing
Sexual behavior
Urogenital infections
Adolescent health
Sexual partners
Infection symptoms
Longitudinal study
M. genitalium transmission
Infection duration
Stis in adolescents
Primary care setting
Clinical findings
Sexual health education
M. genitalium and c. trachomatis
Sexual health among young women
Journal: Journal of Pediatric Psychology
• May-2005
Objective To develop and initially test the psychometric properties of parent and adolescent versions of the Diabetes-Specific Parental Support for Adolescents’ Autonomy Scale. Methods Data-based scal...
Diabetes
Adolescents
Autonomy
Parental support
Type 1 diabetes (t1d)
Diabetes management
Psychometric testing
Scale development
Content validity
Principal components analysis (pca)
Cronbach alpha
Self-management
Parental involvement
Adolescent health
Reliability testing
Measurement tool
Diabetes care
Behavioral support
Family influence
Healthcare assessment
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• May-2004
Objective
To evaluate the effect of vaginal bleeding on the likelihood of coitus among adolescent women.
Methods
Participants were 191 sexually active women aged 14 to 21 years enrolled from a sexu...
Pregancy
Adolescent
Adolescent behavior
Vaginal bleeding
Coitus
Sexual activity
Condom use
Sexual health
Reproductive health
Menstrual cycle
Risky sexual behavior
Partner influence
Sti prevention
Safe sex practices
Youth risk behavior
Public health
Sexual decision-making
Behavioral health
Intimate relationships
Health psychology
Sexual risk-taking
Birth control
Fertility awareness
Relationship dynamics
Contraceptive behavior
Women’s health
Gynecological health
Sexual and reproductive rights
Menstrual health
Adolescent sexuality
Health disparities
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• May-2001
Background
The temporal pattern of partners and sexual encounters may be key factors in the acquisition and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Behavior among adolescent women is o...
Sexual behavior
Adolescent women
Sexually transmitted infections
Stds
Partner sequence
Partner overlap
High-risk behavior
Coital diary
Sexual partners
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Chlamydia trachomatis
Trichomonas vaginalis
Std clinics
Adolescent health clinics
Longitudinal study
Sexual encounters
Partner choice
Infection transmission
Sexual health
Reproductive health
Sexual activity patterns
Relationship dynamics
Std prevention
Public health
Risk factors
Urban adolescents
Sexual health education
Safe sex practices
Condom use
Partner behavior
Health disparities
Youth sexual behavior
Infection rates
Epidemiology
Sexual network
Partner transitions
Relationship gaps
Health interventions
Behavioral patterns
Adolescent risk factors
Healthcare access
Disease transmission
Sexual relationship trends
Preventative healthcare
Health outcomes
Sexual decision-making
Adolescent healthcare services
Health policy
Clinical research
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• May-1999
Objective: To develop a multidimensional classification of sexual partnerships.
Methods: Eighty-two female subjects (ages 15–20 years; 77% African American) used coital logs to record dates of 1265 c...
Adolescent sexual partnerships
Sexual relationship patterns
Coital events
Partner dynamics
Serial monogamy
Concurrent partnerships
Condom use
Sexual health
Sti prevention
Risk assessment
Adolescent sexual behavior
Relationship duration
Sexual networks
Partner variation
Public health
Sexual risk
Protective behaviors
Adolescent health
Sexual activity tracking
Coital logs
Behavioral patterns
Safe sex practices
Youth sexuality
Epidemiology of stis
Health disparities
Sexual decision-making
Sexual behavior
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexuality
Risk behavior
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• May-1997
Objectives:
To determine the criterion-related validity of alternative approaches to the measurement of sexual intercourse using sexually transmitted diseases (STD) as a biomarker (the criterion)....
Adolescent women
Sexual behavior
Self-report
Validity
Std
Biomarker
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Chlamydia trachomatis
Trichomonas vaginalis
Sexual health
Genitourinary infections
Contraceptive use
Sexual risk
Std acquisition
Sexual intercourse
Questionnaire
Urban health
Sexual health education
Std prevention
Adolescent sexual health
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• May-1997
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship of health beliefs to intention to accept human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vaccination.
Methods:
Respondents were 81 female and...
Hiv
Aids
Vaccine
Health beliefs
Immunization
Vaccination intent
Perceived susceptibility
Perceived severity
Risk perception
Public health
Behavioral intent
Vaccine acceptance
Psychological factors
College students
Health decision-making
Sti prevention
Disease prevention
Fear of vaccination
Fear of needles
Pragmatic barriers
Risk group membership
Health psychology
Immunization programs
Attitude toward vaccination
Health behavior
Preventive medicine
Hiv prevention strategies
Vaccine hesitancy
Health communication
Epidemiology
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health Care
• May-1986
Incestuous child sexual abuse has received increasing attention recently, but relatively little attention has focused on the multigenerational dimensions of this problem. The case presented places inc...
Incest
Sexual abuse
Family patterns
Child abuse
Sexual deviancy
Multigenerational abuse
Sister-sister incest
Child sexual abuse (csa)
Familial trauma
Intergenerational trauma
Abuse dynamics
Psychological impact
Victimization
Sexual exploitation
Family dysfunction
Abuse prevention
Mental health
Trauma studies
Protective factors
Clinical case study
Child protection
Behavioral patterns
Abuse survivors
Therapy and recovery
Sexual violence
Coercion and manipulation
Family therapy
Risk factors
Abuse recognition
Social work
Forensic psychology
Journal: Cell Reports Medicine
• March-2023
The origin, composition, and significance of the distal male urethral microbiome are unclear, but vaginal microbiome dysbiosis is linked to new sex partners and several urogynecological syndromes. We...
Male genitourinary microbiome
Sexual behavior
Urethral microbiome
Vaginal dysbiosis
Urethral health
Metagenomics
Lactic acid bacteria
Corynebacterium
Urogenital microbiology
Microbiome composition
Sexual exposure
Vaginal sex
Pathobionts
Urethral specimens
Urogenital health
Microbial diversity
Male reproductive health
Sti risk factors
Urogenital infections
Microbial transmission
Sexual partner influence
Human microbiota
Microbial ecology
Microbial variance
Genital microbiome
Reproductive microbiology
Public health
Men's sexual health
Microbial dynamics
Bacterial colonization
Urethral inflammation
Microbiome research
Sexual health
Urethral pathogens
Partner-associated microbiota
Microbiome studies
Male genitourinary
Microbiome
Journal: BMJ Open
• March-2022
Objective To examine victimisation rates, geographic patterns and neighbourhood characteristics associated with non-fatal firearm injury rates before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Design A retr...
Firearm injury
Non-fatal firearm injury
Gun violence
Covid-19 pandemic
Epidemiology
Victimization rates
Geographic patterns
Neighborhood characteristics
Retrospective cohort study
Indianapolis
Indiana
Firearm violence trends
Structural disadvantage
Racial disparities
Gender disparities
Age disparities
Public health
Community violence
Social determinants of health
Injury prevention
Firearm policy
Gun control
Urban violence
Crime trends
Violence prevention
Societal trauma
Health disparities
Pandemic effects
Law enforcement data
Violence epidemiology
Community safety
Firearm-related injuries
Health equity
Violence intervention
Emergency medicine
Social justice
Public safety
Crisis response
Gunshot victims
Healthcare utilization
Trauma care
Policy implications
Gun legislation
Homicide
Assault
Intentional injury
Injury surveillance
Data-driven policy
Social policy
Violence research
Gun safety measures
Journal: eClinicalMedicine
• March-2021
Stigma refers to socially undesirable attributes of individuals or groups, associated with isolation, rejection, and discrimination. Stigma is an essential contributor in the causal web of sexually tr...
Sti prevention
Sti control programs
Sexual health stigma
Gender stigma
Sti-related discrimination
Public health and stis
Health inequities
Sexual orientation and health
Gender expression and stis
Hiv stigma
Reproductive health barriers
Sti testing accessibility
Stigma in healthcare
Criminalization of sexual behavior
Sexual health education
Global health disparities
Structural stigma
Public health policy and stis
Social determinants of stis
Equity in sexual health
Cultural barriers to sti care
Stigma reduction strategies
Sti awareness and advocacy
Evidence-based sexual health
Inclusive healthcare policies
Intersectionality in sexual health
Journal: Child Welfare
• March-2020
This study evaluates the impact of broad and singular measures of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and severity of sexual abuse on sexual well-being among youth formerly in the foster care system (...
Adverse childhood experiences (ace)
Sexual well-being
Foster care system
Youth formerly in foster care (yffc)
Sexual abuse severity
Childhood trauma
Sexual health outcomes
Mental health
Substance use
Family dynamics
Ace measurement
Trauma-informed care
Public health
Risk factors
Resilience
Child welfare
Developmental outcomes
Sexual behavior
Abuse survivors
Health disparities
Journal: eGEMs
• March-2018
Introduction: Although researchers recognize that sharing disparate data can improve population health, barriers (technical, motivational, economic, political, legal, and ethical) limit progress. In t...
Data sharing
Data partnerships
Population health
Electronic health records (ehr)
Data-sharing barriers
Criminal justice data
Public health data
Health informatics
Data governance
Research collaboration
Regulatory compliance
Data security
Community-based research
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Data integration
Privacy and ethics
Health data analytics
Organizational climate
Data-driven decision making
Data access solutions
Cross-sector data sharing
Partnerships
Electronic health records
Journal: Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
• March-2016
Little is known about current attitudes in the United States toward having sex during pregnancy. It is possible that pregnant women and their sexual partners hold beliefs and have feelings during this...
Maternal sex during pregnancy
Partner sex during pregnancy
Sexual attitudes
Pregnancy sexuality
Relationship satisfaction
Sexual health
Intimate relationships
Prenatal care
Pregnancy beliefs
Sexual distress
Expectant couples
Pregnancy intimacy
Scale development
Psychometric validation
Sexual behavior
Partner perceptions
Emotional well-being
Couple dynamics
Prenatal sexuality
Pregnancy concerns
Health psychology
Reproductive health
Maternal well-being
Sexual function
Public health
Clinical assessment
Pregnancy support
Health communication
Family planning
Psychological factors
Journal: AIDS Care
• March-2015
HIV vaccine trials with minors will likely require parental permission and informed assent from adolescents. For this to be a valid process, the information needs to be presented in a manner that prom...
Clinical trials
Hiv infection and aids
Aids
Research ethics
Informed consent
Hiv vaccine trials
Adolescents
Hiv infection
Assent process
Web-based learning
Computer-assisted instruction
Adolescent comprehension
Parental permission
Bioethics
Health education
Interactive learning
Digital health tools
Informed decision-making
Medical research ethics
Online assent platforms
Youth participation
Adolescence
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• March-2015
Objectives Assessments of sexual safety often rely on questions about the occurrence of condom use within a designated timeline, assuming that penile–vaginal intercourse (PVI) occurred once at the con...
Sexual safety
Sexual behavior
Timeline followback
Condom use
Sexual acts
Bisexual women
Sexual risk
Penile-vaginal intercourse
Sequence calendar
Sexual health
Risk assessment
Sexual practices
Safe sex strategies
Behavioral sequences
Sexual encounters
Public health
Sexual health research
Sti prevention
Sexual decision-making
Partner dynamics
Safe sex education
Sexual health interventions
Health disparities
Intimate relationships
Hiv prevention
Sexual health awareness
Behavioral studies
Reproductive health
Sexuality research
Sexual health policy
Lgbtq+ health
Mixed methods research
Gender and sexuality
Risk reduction
Sexual wellness
Partner communication
Health psychology
Epidemiology of sexual behavior
Women's health
Sexual health services
Sexual behavior patterns
Sexual health outcomes
Relationship dynamics
Safer sex practices
Reproductive rights
Sexual diversity
Community health
Sexual autonomy
Behavioral health
Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
• March-2014
This study was designed to systematically compare and contrast the psychometric properties of three scales developed to measure sexual satisfaction and a single-item measure of sexual satisfaction. Th...
Sexual satisfaction
Psychometric comparison
Index of sexual satisfaction (iss)
Global measure of sexual satisfaction (gmsex)
New sexual satisfaction scale–short (nsss-s)
Single-item measure
Scale reliability
Scale validity
Convergent validity
Internal consistency
Test-retest reliability
Factor structure
Relationship satisfaction
Measurement tools
Sexual well-being
Unidimensional measure
Bidimensional measure
Score distribution
Psychometric evaluation
Sexual health assessment
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• March-2014
Introduction
Use of commercial lubricant is common in the United States among adult women. However, little is known about the sexual behaviors for which women use lubricant, women's perceptions of lu...
Lubricant
Vaginal lubrication
Sexual pleasure
Sexual comfort
Sexual well-being
Women's sexual health
Partnered intercourse
Foreplay
Sexual behavior
Intimacy
Sexual enhancement
Pain during sex
Dyspareunia
Sexual health education
Female sexual experience
Sexual satisfaction
Sexual arousal
Sexual practices
Women's health
Sexual function
Sex therapy
Relationship satisfaction
Sexual exploration
Solo sexual activity
Pleasure enhancement
Safe sex practices
Sexual communication
Sexual wellness products
Healthcare conversations
Clinician-patient communication
Public health
Women's reproductive health
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• March-2014
Background
To avoid positive results attributable to residual DNA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends avoiding repeat testing with nucleic-acid based tests within 3 weeks afte...
Polymerase chain reaction
Pcr
Dna detection
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Trichomonas vaginalis
Nucleic acid amplification test
Naat
Post-treatment testing
Residual dna
Adolescent women
Vaginal swabs
Infection duration
Kaplan-meier analysis
Median time to negative result
Cdc guidelines
Sti testing
Treatment efficacy
Sexual health
Clinical management
Public health
Journal: APA handbook of sexuality and psychology
• March-2014
In this chapter, we use sexual health as an organizing paradigm for a life course perspective on sexuality. Sexual health broadly refers to the functions of sex and sexuality in all stages of life, em...
Sexual health
Sexuality
Life-span sexuality
Sexual rights
Sexual justice
Partnering
Sexual behavior
Identity
Well-being
Developmental stages
Longitudinal perspective
Cultural influences
Social influences
Psychological factors
Biological factors
Sexual expression
Sexual norms
Relationship dynamics
Sexual development
Sexual diversity
Intimacy
Emotional health
Behavioral sexuality
Public health
Who
Cdc
Pan american health organization
Sexual function
Gender dynamics
Sexual well-being
Journal: The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care
• March-2014
Purpose
Little is known about the relationship of worry about hypoglycemia with diabetes-specific and typical youth behaviors among emerging adults with type 1 diabetes. This study’s purpose was to e...
Hypoglycemia anxiety
Diabetes self-management
Emerging adulthood
Type 1 diabetes care
Blood sugar regulation
Glycemic variability
Diabetes-related distress
Alcohol and diabetes
Weight control behaviors
Impulse control
Mental health in diabetes
Depressive symptoms
Behavioral health
Diabetes adherence
Risk behaviors
Diabetes coping strategies
Fear of hypoglycemia
Diabetes education
Young adult health
Chronic disease management
Psychosocial factors
Diabetes intervention strategies
Endocrine health
Self-care behaviors
Diabetes comorbidities
Journal: Infection and Immunity
• March-2014
Mycoplasma genitalium causes persistent urogenital tract infection in humans. Antigenic variation of the protein encoded by the MG192 gene has been proposed as one of the mechanisms for persistence. T...
Mycoplasma genitalium
Mg192 gene
Antigenic variation
Chronic infection
Urogenital tract
Immune evasion
Sequence variation
Genetic diversity
Bacterial persistence
Pathogen evolution
Surface-exposed protein
Host adaptation
Adhesion ability
Molecular epidemiology
Variable region
Immune selection
Pcr amplification
Bacterial pathogenesis
Infection dynamics
Mg192 protein
Membrane protein
Genetic shift
Microbial resistance
Clinical specimens
Persistent pathogen
Bacterial adhesion
Host microenvironments
Immune response
Molecular analysis
Sequence typing
Journal: Handbook of Child and Adolescent Sexuality Developmental and Forensic Psychology
• March-2013
This chapter examines adolescent sexuality development framed by three
key aspects of sexual behavior: abstinence; masturbation; and partnered
sexual activities. This framing resonates with recent t...
Adolescent sexuality
Sexual development
Abstinence
Masturbation
Partnered sexual activities
Healthy adolescent development
Sexual behavior
First intercourse
Contraceptive use
Sexually transmitted infections (sti)
Human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)
Adolescent pregnancy
Sexual coercion
Non-coital sexual behaviors
Sexually explicit media
Same-sex experiences
Public health
Sexual health policy
Adolescent sexual expression
Risk behavior
Sexual health trajectories
Adolescent sexuality research
Social influences on sexuality
Adolescent reproductive health
Sexual health education
Behavioral development
Journal: PLOS ONE
• March-2012
Lactobacillus-dominated vaginal microbiotas are associated with reproductive health and STI resistance in women, whereas altered microbiotas are associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV), STI risk and...
Coronal sulcus microbiota
Distal urethra
Adolescent males
Bacterial communities
16s rrna sequencing
Circumcision
Vaginal taxa
Bacterial vaginosis (bv)
Sexually transmitted infections (sti)
Reproductive health
Urethral microbiome
First-catch urine
Atopobium
Megasphaera
Mobiluncus
Prevotella
Gemella
Lactobacillus
Streptococcus
Sneathia
Mycoplasma
Ureaplasma
Sexual activity
Penile microbiome
Urethral colonization
Microbiome stability
Journal: Sexual Health
• March-2012
Rectal sexually transmissible infections are a common health concern for men who have sex with men but little is known about these infections among men who have sex with both men and women. Self-obtai...
Chlamydia
Midwestern usa
Men who have sex with men
Bisexual men
Rectal sti
Self-sampling
Chlamydia trachomatis
Msm
Sti testing
Sexual health
Non-clinical venues
Sexual behavior
Sti prevalence
Public health
Self-obtained specimens
Infection screening
Bisexual health
Sti awareness
Community-based testing
Rectal chlamydia
Sexual risk factors
Bisexuality
Lgbtq+ health
Sti prevention
Sexual health equity
Diagnostic testing
Sti surveillance
Public health intervention
Risk behavior
Minority health
Sexual networks
Sti disparities
Community outreach
Healthcare accessibility
Self-testing feasibility
Epidemiology
Sexual wellness
Health promotion
Sexual orientation
Behavioral health
Men’s sexual health
Sti treatment
Screening programs
Public health strategy
Health disparities
Sexual risk assessment
Journal: PLOS ONE
• March-2011
Urine is the CDC-recommended specimen for STI testing. It was unknown if the bacterial communities (microbiomes) in urine reflected those in the distal male urethra. We compared microbiomes of 32 pair...
Male urine microbiome
Urethral swab
Sti testing
Cdc guidelines
16s rrna sequencing
Urethral microbiome
Bacterial communities
Urine specimen
Std clinic
Microbial similarity
Pyrosequencing
Population-based studies
Microbiome analysis
Non-invasive testing
Urethral health
Sti diagnosis
Male reproductive health
Microbial composition
Diagnostic microbiology
Public health screening
Infectious disease testing
Sexual health research
Urinary tract microbiome
Non-invasive sampling
Clinical microbiology
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• March-2011
Background:
It is widely believed that marijuana use and alcohol use directly intercede on successful condom use. However, measurement differences and inconsistent findings in past research remain u...
Marijuana use
Alcohol use
Condom use
Adolescent women
Sexual behavior
Vaginal sex
Substance use
Risky sexual behavior
Protective sexual practices
Longitudinal study
Daily sexual diaries
Sexual relationships
Multinomial logistic regression
Generalized estimating equations
Public health
Sexual health
Sti prevention
Contraception
Behavioral consistency
Risk factors
Youth sexuality
Prevention strategies
Adolescent risk behavior
Safe sex practices
Health psychology
Drug and alcohol effects
Sexual decision-making
Teen health
Coital events
Epidemiology
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• March-2011
Objectives:
New sex partners put adolescents at increased risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), even when these sex partners are nonoverlapping. Although the risk of partner change is wel...
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Adolescent women
Partner change
Relationship factors
Serial monogamy
Sti risk
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Trichomonas
Condom use
Relationship quality
Partner closeness
Sexual behavior
Longitudinal study
Public health
Adolescent sexual health
Risk factors
Prevention strategies
Mixed regression models
Youth relationships
Health interventions
Sexual risk behavior
Partner dynamics
Sti testing
Romantic relationships
Adolescent well-being
Intimate partner influence
Sexual health education
Behavioral interventions
Epidemiology
Teen sexual behavior
Reproductive health
Risk reduction
Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
• March-2010
Little research addresses the role of anal sexuality and anal sexual behaviors as a widely practiced but relatively less frequent element of a heterosexual sexual repertoire. However, the importance o...
Heterosexual anal sexuality
Anal sex behaviors
Sexual health
Anal intercourse
Sexual practices
Epidemiological studies
Clinical research
Sexual repertoire
Public health
Risk behaviors
Sexual exploration
Intimate relationships
Sexual well-being
Behavioral research
Sexual diversity
Reproductive health
Sexual behavior studies
Anal sex
Journal: American Journal of Public Health
• March-2010
Objectives. We examined associations between perceived racial/ethnic discrimination, gender, and cigarette smoking among adolescents.
Methods. We examined data on Black and Latino adolescents aged...
Gender differences
Perceived discrimination
Adolescent smoking
Racial/ethnic discrimination
Gender-specific targeting
Black adolescents
Latino adolescents
Logistic regression
Discrimination and smoking
Protective factors
Stress and smoking
Gender-specific associations
Smoking risk factors
Discrimination in schools
Discrimination in workplaces
Discrimination in shops
Police discrimination
Adolescents smoking behavior
Gendered stress
Race and smoking
Cigarette smoking
Youth discrimination impact
Gender and substance use
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• March-2010
Purpose
To examine the distribution of and factors associated with event-level heterosexual anal sex and of event-level condom use during anal sex among adolescent women.
Methods
Adolescent women (...
Anal sex
Condoms
Adolescent women
Sexual behavior
Diary data
Event-level analysis
Risk factors
Sexual health
Condom use
Sti prevention
Hiv prevention
Sexual risk behavior
Mood and sexual behavior
Partner influence
Situational factors
Public health
Adolescent sexuality
Longitudinal study
Generalized estimating equation
Health interventions
Clinical counseling
Primary care
Sexual risk reduction
Behavioral influences
Safe sex practices
Journal: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
• March-2010
CONTEXT: Adolescent pregnancy prevention is difficult because adolescent sex is intermittent. Understanding why sexually experienced adolescents have sex after a period of abstinence will help clinici...
Adolescent
Sexually transmitted disease
Affect
Survival
analysis
Sexual partner
Sexual abstinence
Adolescent sexual behavior
Adolescent pregnancy
Risk-taking
Std prevention
Relationship dynamics
Sexual health
Contraceptive counseling
Reproductive health
Young women
Sexual decision-making
Sexual partner influence
Partner support
Mood and sexual behavior
Emotional regulation
Sexual resumption
Longitudinal study
Diary study
Behavioral patterns
Risk perception
Public health
Health interventions
Relationship quality
Affective influences
Sexual risk-taking
Abstinence duration
Adolescent development
Hormonal influence
Youth sexuality
Health psychology
Sexual health counseling
Adolescent well-being
Psychosocial factors
Sexual desire
Romantic relationships
Std testing
Sexual activity patterns
Sexual interest
Mental health
Prevention strategies
Condom use
Health behavior change
Risk reduction
Adolescent clinics
Youth health services
Health promotion
Sexual education
Decision-making processes
Motivational factors
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• March-2009
Some years ago, my colleagues and I were pilot-testing a self-administered survey item about condom use at most recent intercourse. The item read “Was a condom used the last time you had vaginal sex?”...
Adolescent sexual behavior
Self-report accuracy
Sexual health research
Condom use reporting
Survey reliability
Survey validity
Meaning-in-context
Sexual behavior measurement
Hiv risk assessment
Sti prevention
Test-retest reliability
Acasi data collection
Adolescent health surveys
Public health research
Sexual behavior reporting
Data collection methods
Research methodology
Health communication
Behavioral research
Self-report limitations
Adolescent risk behavior
Youth sexuality studies
Measurement challenges
Sexual health education
Data validity
Acasi
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• March-2009
Objectives: Understanding the intention–behaviour association with HSV-2 testing is important because it can inform interventions that might be needed to support an effective HSV-2 control programme....
Herpes testing
Hsv-2
Intent to accept testing
Test acceptance
Adolescents
Young adults
Sexually transmitted infections (sti)
Sti history
Genital symptoms
Health behavior
Sti-related stigma
Anxiety
Behavioral predictors
Testing decisions
Public health
Sti prevention
Sexual health
Predictors of testing
Testing intentions
Health interventions
Disease control
Health psychology
Screening programs
Medical decision-making
Infectious disease testing
Risk perception
Health behavior change
Adolescent health
Young adult health
Health attitudes
Sti screening
Patient acceptance
Preventative health
Psychological factors in testing
Health communication
Health education
Behavioral science
Epidemiology
Sexual behavior
Health policy
Clinical decision-making
Health promotion
Public health strategy
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• March-2006
Purpose
The role of closeness of sexual partners to family and friends (i.e., how well the participant’s family and friends knew their primary sexual partner) to a variety of relationship and sexual...
Adolescent
Relationship intimacy
Sexual
Network
Condom use
Social networks
Family closeness
Friend closeness
Adolescent sexual behavior
Relationship length
Sexual health
Path analysis
Partner integration
Risk behaviors
Sti prevention
Public health
Youth relationships
Safe sex practices
Adolescent health
Dyadic alcohol use and relationship quality as predictors of condom non-use among adolescent females
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• March-2006
Abstract
We examined alcohol use concordance (respondent and partner alcohol use) and relationship quality as predictors of condom non-use among adolescent women. Both variables were significant inde...
Adolescent
Adolescent behavior
Condom use
Interpersonal relations
Alcohol drinking
Dyadic alcohol use
Relationship quality
Sexual health
Risky sexual behavior
Partner influence
Safe sex practices
Substance use
Reproductive health
Intimate relationships
Sti prevention
Youth risk behavior
Public health
Sexual decision-making
Health psychology
Behavioral health
Condoms
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• March-2006
Background
Our objective was to describe familial, intrapersonal, and partner-related factors associated with time of day of sexual activity among adolescent women.
Methods
Annual questionnaires an...
Sexuality
Parents
Sexual behavior
Adolescent sexual behavior
Time of day of coitus
Adolescent women
Sexual activity timing
Partner influence
Parental supervision
Family factors
Relationship dynamics
Sexual interest
Mood and sexual behavior
Weekend vs. school day sex
Afternoon vs. evening coitus
Youth sexual decision-making
Emotional support and sex
Risk factors for adolescent coitus
School attendance and sexual activity
Adolescent romantic relationships
Youth sexual health
Teen relationship conflicts
Adolescent sexuality research
Sexual behavior patterns
Public health and teen sexuality
Adolescent risk behaviors
Youth intimacy and relationships
Social determinants of teen sex
Daily sexual activity logs
Sexual behavior epidemiology
Journal: Health Psychology
• March-2005
The main objective of this study was to examine day-to-day associations of coitus, sexual interest, partner emotional support, negative mood, and positive mood among adolescent women. Diaries assessed...
Sexual activity
Adolescent women
Daily mood
Partner support
Sexual interest
Coitus
Emotional support
Negative mood
Positive mood
Diary study
Partner interactions
Substance use
Coital frequency
Sexual behavior
Sti prevention
Unplanned pregnancy
Psychological factors
Adolescent sexuality
Behavioral patterns
Intervention strategies
Daily mood fluctuations
Partner emotional support
Sexual interest variations
Coitus frequency
Relationship dynamics
Psychological well-being
Emotional regulation
Mood disorders
Substance use impact
Sexual risk behaviors
Sexually transmitted infection (sti) prevention
Reproductive health
Adolescent psychology
Developmental transitions
Romantic relationships
Psychosocial influences
Public health interventions
Sexual decision-making
Affective states
Gender differences
Sexual health education
Preventative strategies
Risk assessment
Adolescent sexual behavior trends
Interpersonal relationships
Health policy implications
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• March-2005
Objective: To understand gender differences in sexual behaviours in response to genitourinary symptoms.
Methods: 473 (239 female and 234 male) subjects were enrolled at an STD clinic regardless of...
Non-gonococcal
urethritis
Gender differences
Sexual behaviors
Genitourinary symptoms
Sti
Bacterial vaginosis (bv)
Non-gonococcal urethritis (ngu)
Vaginal discharge
Urethral discharge
Dysuria
Condom use
Coital activity
Sexual partners
Sti prevention
Sexual health
Public health
Risk reduction
Behavioral responses
Racial differences
Black women
Men’s sexual behavior
Women’s sexual behavior
Std clinics
Health disparities
Sexual risk
Disease transmission
Health interventions
Health education
Sti screening
Epidemiology
Patient behavior
Sexual decision-making
Gender disparities
Condom compliance
Infection risk
Sexual health education
Public health strategy
Sexual risk-taking
Preventative health
Sexual health awareness
Sexually transmitted infections
Bv
Ngu
Journal: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
• March-2003
Background Adolescents often face barriers to health care. As pharmacists' scope of practice expands, they may be in positions to decrease barriers to care for adolescents.
Objective To describe...
Pharmacists
Adolescents
Healthcare access
Confidentiality
Emergency contraception
Prescription barriers
Adolescent health
Pharmacy practice
Pharmacist training
Contraceptive access
Healthcare disparities
Public health
Sexual health
Reproductive health
Medication counseling
Pharmacy services
Adolescent-specific care
Healthcare equity
Pharmacist education
Patient-provider communication
Rural healthcare
Healthcare policy
Pharmacist attitudes
Youth healthcare
Medication adherence
Over-the-counter access
Prescription policies
Health outcomes
Adolescent-friendly services
Provider bias
Healthcare ethics
Patient autonomy
Pharmacist scope of practice
Underserved populations
Health literacy
Community pharmacies
Pharmacy regulations
Reproductive rights
Informed consent
Healthcare workforce
Youth-friendly healthcare services
Pharmacy accessibility
Pharmacist-patient interaction
Medication safety
Healthcare training
Contraception counseling
Pharmacist interventions
Adolescent confidentiality
Sti prevention
Family planning
Sexual education
Clinical pharmacy
Pharmacy-based interventions
Journal: American Journal of Public Health
• March-2002
Objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationships between stigma and shame associated with seeking treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and undergoing testing for gon...
Std stigma
Std shame
Gonorrhea testing
Hiv screening
Sexual health
Public health
Std prevention
Health behavior
Healthcare utilization
Barriers to testing
Risk perception
Sexual behavior
Health services
Psychological barriers
Disease prevention
Social determinants of health
Sti awareness
Medical stigma
Health disparities
Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
• March-2002
The consistency of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) reporting was explored in this study. Two‐hundred seventeen adolescents and young adults (ages 14–24) enrolled in urban health care clinics completed se...
Childhood sexual abuse (csa)
Csa reporting
Adolescents
Young adults
Self-report questionnaires
Stability of reporting
Inconsistent reporting
Risk measures
Urban healthcare
Trauma assessment
Psychological impact
Longitudinal study
Abuse disclosure
Retrospective reporting
Sexual trauma
Mental health
Victimization
Health surveys
Research methodology
Accuracy in reporting
Journal: International Journal of STD & AIDS
• March-2000
HIV immunization programmes will only be effective if sufficient numbers of persons accept the vaccine. Our aims were to evaluate HIV vaccine acceptability among adolescents and to examine how vaccine...
Adolescence
Hiv vaccines
Aids vaccines
Vaccine acceptability
Adolescent health
Immunization programs
Vaccine efficacy
Vaccine hesitancy
Public health
Parental consent
Vaccine cost
Live-attenuated vaccines
Preventive medicine
Health behavior
Vaccine perceptions
Adolescent decision-making
Hiv prevention
Sexual health education
Immunization policy
Youth attitudes toward vaccination
Healthcare accessibility
Vaccine misinformation
Risk perception
Adolescent immunization strategies
Health communication
Medical trust
Infectious disease prevention
Journal: American Journal of Public Health
• March-1997
OBJECTIVES: This study identified social, cognitive, and behavioral factors associated with how adolescents seek health care for sexually transmitted diseases. METHODS: Data for male and female adoles...
Adolescent health
Healthcare seeking
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sti prevention
Adolescent behavior
Health barriers
Symptom recognition
Self-efficacy
Perceived seriousness
Stigma
Std treatment
Public health
Sexual health
Health disparities
Preventive care
Adolescent decision-making
Medical access
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• March-1995
The behavioral antecedents and correlates of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) a m o n g adolescents
are issues of clear relevance to the prevention of
STD (1). Substance use particularly of alcoh...
Adolescent substance use
Sexually transmitted diseases (std)
Risky sexual behavior
Alcohol and sexual risk
Drug use and std risk
Adolescent health
Std prevention
Substance abuse and sexual behavior
Public health
Youth risk behaviors
Sexual health education
Adolescent risk factors
Alcohol and std rates
Behavioral correlates of std
Sexual decision-making
Adolescent risk prevention
Health behavior interventions
Drug use and sexual decision-making
Sex under the influence
Teen sexual health
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• March-1992
The purpose of our study was to compare adolescents' self-reports of height and weight with measured height and weight to assess possible bias in self-report. The study was designed to be a cross-sect...
Adolescent health
Self-reported height
Self-reported weight
Measurement bias
Body weight perception
Body image
Clinical research
Survey accuracy
Anthropometric data
Weight underreporting
Height overreporting
Gender differences
Obesity
Bmi accuracy
Health surveys
Primary care
Urban adolescents
Adolescent medicine
Self-report reliability
Public health research
Journal: Social Science & Medicine
• March-1992
In keeping with an expanded definition of culture-bound syndromes, this paper argues that adolescence in American society has been ‘medicalized’ into a full-blown symptom complex or pathologic conditi...
Adolescence
Culture-bound syndrome
Medicalization
Pathologization
Cultural identity
Age norms
Gender roles
Family dynamics
Vocational identity
Ethnic identity
Psychosocial development
Adolescent psychology
Social constructs
Cultural perception
Youth behavior
Mental health stigma
Sociocultural influences
Developmental transitions
Identity formation
Western society
Adolescent health
Social expectations
Behavioral norms
Medical anthropology
Psychological diagnosis
Youth marginalization
Socialization processes
Cultural psychiatry
Teen mental health
Generational differences
Psychological constructs
Journal: JAMA Pediatrics
• March-1989
We conducted a needs assessment and developed and evaluated a model curriculum on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) for house officers on an adolescent medicine rotation. Residents thought it impor...
Stis
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Medical education
Residency training
Adolescent health
Std prevention
Physician training
Clinical competence
House officer education
Curriculum development
Knowledge assessment
Std treatment guidelines
Adolescent sexual health
Public health education
Medical training programs
Pediatric and adolescent medicine
Healthcare provider preparedness
Evidence-based medical education
Infectious disease training
Sexual health counseling
Continuing medical education (cme)
Journal: Journal of Neurotrauma
• June-2023
Being choked or strangled during partnered sex is an emerging sexual behavior, prevalent among young adult women. The goal of this study was to test whether, and to what extent, frequently being choke...
Cortical surface function
Functional connectivity
Functional magnetic resonance imaging
Sexual asphyxiation
Sexual choking
Strangulation
Neurophysiological response
Resting-state fmri
Amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (alff)
Regional homogeneity (reho)
Inter-hemispheric imbalance
Neural activation
Angular gyrus
Orbitofrontal gyrus
Pre-central gyrus
Post-central gyrus
Rolandic operculum
Motor control
Consciousness
Emotion regulation
Hyperconnectivity
Brain function
Neurological impact
Sexual behavior
Risk-taking behavior
Neuroplasticity
Cognitive function
Sensory processing
Emotional processing
Neurodevelopment
Neuroimaging
Sexual risk behavior
Autonomic nervous system
Cerebral cortex
Brain mapping
Neurocognitive assessment
Impulse control
Neurobiology of sex
Behavioral neuroscience
Psychophysiology
Cognitive neuroscience
Affective neuroscience
Sensory-motor integration
Brain asymmetry
Neural adaptation
Neurovascular response
Somatosensory processing
Fmri connectivity analysis
Neurological consequences
Choking-related hypoxia
Brain oxygenation
Neural resilience
Neural circuits
Physiological stress response
Journal: Preventive Medicine Reports
• June-2022
Victims of nonfatal shooting (NFS) assaults suffer from emotional and physical trauma; however, little is understood about clinical care utilization patterns among victims. This study examines the hea...
Nonfatal shootings
Clinical care utilization
Mental health
Firearm violence
Shooting victims
Gun violence survivors
Trauma and mental health
Post-injury healthcare
Emergency department visits
Inpatient care
Outpatient mental health
Psychological impact of violence
Victim healthcare access
Ptsd and gun violence
Mental health diagnosis
Healthcare disparities
Black victims and mental health
Longitudinal trauma study
Violence-related mental health
Public health and gun violence
Criminal justice and healthcare
Victim support services
Community violence
Mental health interventions
Journal: Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
• June-2022
Being strangled, or “choked,” by a sexual partner has emerged as a prevalent, often wanted and consensual sexual behavior among adolescent and young adult women, yet the neurological consequences of r...
Functional neuroimaging (fmri)
Verbal working memory
Visual working memory
Sex behavior
Non-fatal strangulation
Sexual choking
Neural activation
Cognitive load
Working memory tasks
Brain function
Prefrontal cortex
Superior frontal gyrus
Corpus callosum
Middle frontal gyrus
Neuroplasticity
Sexual behavior research
Risky sexual practices
Young adult women
Neurological impact
Cognitive performance
Executive function
Memory processing
Sexual health
Fmri studies
Strangulation effects
Brain activation patterns
Neuropsychology
Sexual consent
Partnered violence
Psychological effects
Journal: BMC Public Health
• June-2022
Introduction
Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV, ages 10–19) experience complex barriers to care engagement. Challenges surrounding HIV status disclosure or non-disclosure to adolescents may contribu...
Children
Youth
Disclosure
Continuity of patient care
Loss to follow‑up
Hiv status disclosure
Adolescents living with hiv alhiv
Hiv care engagement
Antiretroviral therapy art adherence
Healthcare workers hcw
Caregiver support
Hiv stigma
Mental health burdens
Adolescent-caregiver communication
Disclosure challenges
Peer support
Hiv status awareness
Psychosocial barriers
Western kenya
Healthcare access
Stigma internalization
Youth wellbeing
Retention in care
Counseling strategies
Developmentally appropriate disclosure
Ampath program
Qualitative study
Healthcare training
Community support
Adolescent mental health
Hiv education
Journal: AIDS and Behavior
• June-2021
PrEP adoption among African-American men-who-have-sex-with-men (AAMSM) remains low. We applied Diffusion-of-Innovations (DOI) theory to understand PrEP adoption processes among young HIV-negative/stat...
Hiv/aids
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (prep)
African american
Men who have sex with men (msm)
Prep adoption
Social stigma
Health literacy
Sexual risk
Diffusion of innovations (doi)
Prep awareness
Prep efficacy
Prep side effects
Hiv prevention
Public health interventions
Prep dissemination
Hiv risk reduction
Community health
Prep uptake
Health disparities
Behavioral health
Diffusion
Msm
Prep
Journal: Journal of American College Health
• June-2018
Objective: To examine, in a probability sample of undergraduate students, characteristics of students’ most recent sexual experiences (including alcohol use) as well as their experiences with nonconse...
Alcohol
Sexual consent
Sexual pleasure
Wantedness
Nonconsensual sex
Undergraduate students
Sexual assault
College students
Sexual experiences
Alcohol use
Sexual violence
Campus policy
Health education
Sexual orientation
Gender differences
Disclosure of assault
University safety
Journal: AIDS Care
• June-2017
HIV-infected adolescents have disproportionately low rates of care retention and viral suppression. Approximately half disengage from care while transitioning to adult clinics, in part due to fragment...
Hiv/aids
Adolescent health
Care transition
Transition barriers
Health care retention
Viral suppression
Youth hiv care
Structural barriers
Clinical barriers
Individual barriers
Inter-clinic communication
Health policy
Hiv stigma
Qualitative research
Public health solutions
Adolescent trials network
Health care access
Transition readiness
Long-term health outcomes
Supportive interventions
Journal: JAMA Pediatrics
• June-2017
Question Which HIV testing strategies best reach youths at high risk of infection?
Findings In this cohort study, targeted testing strategies performed significantly better at reaching young sexu...
Hiv testing strategies
Youth hiv prevention
Targeted hiv screening
Universal hiv screening
Sexual minority males
Hiv-positive youths
Hiv risk factors
Community-based testing
Biomedical prevention services
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (prep)
Undiagnosed hiv
Adolescent hiv care
Hiv primary care programs
Minority health disparities
High-risk populations
Public health interventions
Hiv linkage to care
Hiv testing outcomes
Sexual health services
Hiv epidemiology
Hiv prevention strategies
Lgbtq+ health
Hiv awareness
Early hiv detection
Healthcare disparities
Adolescent sexual health
Public health screening
Community health centers
Emergency department hiv testing
Hiv case identification
Minority youth hiv testing
Sti screening
Hiv risk assessment
Youth outreach programs
Hiv treatment cascade
Hiv
Journal: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes
• June-2016
Objective:
To examine how the time from HIV testing to care referral and from referral to care linkage influenced time to care engagement for newly diagnosed HIV-infected adolescents.
Methods:...
Hiv
Adolescent
Time to linkage
Care engagement
Care linkage
Hiv testing
Hiv care referral
Linkage to care
Hiv-infected adolescents
Adolescent medicine clinics
Hiv care continuum
Time to care engagement
Hiv treatment initiation
Youth hiv care
Hiv referral intervals
Care linkage timing
Hiv care engagement strategies
National hiv/aids strategy
Hiv prevention programs
Adolescent hiv treatment
Hiv medical visits
Hiv retention in care
Public health interventions
Hiv policy and programs
Care initiative for youth
Hiv diagnosis to treatment
Healthcare access for hiv
Youth-friendly hiv services
Rapid hiv care referral
Hiv care milestones
Health disparities in hiv care
Care referral
Journal: Sexual Health
• June-2015
Background: Relative to women who engage in sex with exclusively men or women, women who have sex with women and men (WSWM) are more likely to report a history of sexually transmissible infections. Kn...
Anal sex
Bisexual
Condom use
Group sex
Mixed-methods
Threesome
Timeline follow-back methods
Bisexual women
Women who have sex with women and men (wswm)
Sexual behaviors
Sexual safety
Sex toy use
Orgy
Barrier methods
Sexual health
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Partner gender
Mixed-methods research
Sexual repertoire
Safe sex practices
Lgbtq+ sexual health
Sexual risk behaviors
Multi-person sexual activity
Sti prevention
Sexual well-being
Sexual partner diversity
Queer women
Sexual risk reduction
Alternative sexual practices
Inclusive sexual health research
Women's sexuality
Sex toy
Sexual safety methods
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• June-2013
Introduction
Numerous factors may affect men's sexual experiences, including their health status, past trauma or abuse, medication use, relationships, mood, anxiety, and body image. Little research h...
Genital self‐image
Male sexual function
Penis
Genital self-image
Penis size
Erectile function
Male genital self-image scale
Mgsis
International index of erectile function
Sexual health
Body image
Male body image
Genital satisfaction
Sexual behavior
Men’s sexual experiences
U.s. national survey
Sexual confidence
Men’s health
Sexual function assessment
Mgsis reliability
Mgsis validity
Sexual dysfunction
Health care and genital exam
“Youth friendly” clinics: Considerations for linking and engaging HIV-infected adolescents into care
Journal: AIDS Care
• June-2013
Linkage and engagement in care are critical corollaries to the health of HIV-infected adolescents. The adolescent HIV epidemic and adolescents' unique barriers to care necessitates innovation in the p...
Youth friendly clinics
Hiv care
Adolescent hiv
Hiv-infected adolescents
Care engagement
Hiv clinics
Adolescent health
Hiv care retention
Youth health services
Clinic design
Staff training
Sexual orientation
Social environment
Physical environment
Hiv outreach
Youth barriers to care
Pediatric hiv
Healthcare for adolescents
Qualitative research
Clinical program design
Hiv-related barriers
Gender and hiv care
Journal: AIDS Care
• June-2013
Linkage to care is a critical corollary to expanded HIV testing, but many adolescents are not successfully linked to care, in part due to fragmented care systems. Through a collaboration of the Nation...
Hiv-positive adolescents
Linkage to care
Structural barriers
Healthcare access
Adolescent trials network
Hiv care
Youth-friendly clinics
Healthcare policy
Transportation
Developmental needs
Health insurance
Hiv testing
Healthcare services
Barriers to care
Retention in care
Adolescent health
Public health
Cdc
Nih
Qualitative research
Journal: Maternal and Child Health Journal
• June-2012
Despite recommendations in the U.S. for routine HPV vaccination of adolescent girls since 2006, rates of vaccination continue to be low. This study reports vaccination uptake, factors associated with...
Hpv
Hpv vaccination
Vaccination rates
Adolescent health
Adolescent girls
Maternal influence
Socioeconomic factors
Demographic disparities
Vaccine uptake
Public health
Preventive healthcare
Immunization
Health behaviors
Sexual health
Sti prevention
Healthcare access
Vaccine hesitancy
Sexually transmitted infections
Adolescent health behaviors
Journal: Clinical Pediatrics
• June-2012
Introduction. The aims of this qualitative study were to explore (a) the factors influencing mothers’ decisions to vaccinate 11- to 12-year-old daughters against human papillomavirus (HPV) and (b) the...
Human papillomavirus (hpv)
Hpv vaccination
Decision-making
Adolescent girls
Mothers' perspectives
Vaccine acceptance
Parental influence
Pediatric healthcare
Health communication
Vaccine hesitancy
Immunization
Public health
Health education
Mother-daughter relationships
Clinician-patient interaction
Media influence
Vaccine marketing
Preventive health
Cervical cancer prevention
Adolescent health
Vaccination interventions
Healthcare providers
Family decision-making
Health beliefs
Journal: BMC Medical Research Methodology
• June-2012
Background
Self-reports of sensitive, socially stigmatized or illegal behavior are common in STI/HIV research, but can raise challenges in terms of data reliability and validity. The use of electroni...
Sexual risk behavior
Bacterial vaginosis
Diary entry
Ecological momentary assessment
Connectivity issue
Sti research
Hiv prevention
Electronic diaries
Mobile health
Self-reporting
Sexual health monitoring
Digital data collection
Participant compliance
Data accuracy
Sexual behavior tracking
Real-time data
Public health surveillance
Mobile survey tools
Behavioral research
Sexual risk assessment
Digital health tools
Sexual behavior patterns
Mobile technology in research
Sexual health interventions
Self-administered surveys
Confidential data collection
Adherence to study protocol
Sexual risk diaries
Sti/hiv epidemiology
Technology-based research
Journal: AIDS Education and Prevention
• June-2012
Previous research suggests that bisexual men face unique health concerns in comparison to their exclusively homosexual and heterosexual counterparts. However, little is known about behaviorally bisexu...
Privacy
Trust
Health services
Behaviorally bisexual men
Bisexuality
Men who have sex with both men and women (msmw)
Sexual health
Healthcare access
Public health
Lgbtq+ health
Confidentiality
Community-based research
Patient engagement
Healthcare disparities
Health equity
Inclusive healthcare
Sexual minority health
Sti prevention
Hiv prevention
Mental health services
Medical trust
Health preferences
Midwestern united states
Qualitative research
Inductive coding
Health behavior
Patient-provider communication
Health service utilization
Msmw
Hiv
Lgbtq+
Sti
Journal: Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics
• June-2012
The proposed changes to the Common Rule, described in the recent Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), come more than 20 years after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services adopted...
Common rule
Human subjects research
Research ethics
Institutional review board (irb)
U.s. department of health and human services
Advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (anprm)
Research regulation
Ethical guidelines
Clinical research
Collaborative research
International research
Research oversight
Academic medical centers
Outpatient clinics
Community hospitals
Nontraditional research venues
Technological advances
Data privacy
Informed consent
Social media research
Mobile applications
Big data
Research methods
Data sharing
Data security
Biomedical research
Behavioral research
Ethical challenges
Federal regulations
Privacy protections
Research governance
Human research protections
Research policy
Ethical considerations
Research innovation
Emerging technologies
Research compliance
Public health research
Digital data ethics
Research participant protections
Research integrity
Ethical review
Multi-site studies
Global health research
Participant rights
Data ethics
Future of research
Regulatory updates
Journal: Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics
• June-2010
An understanding of why parents provide consent for adolescent participation in research on sensitive topics can inform and improve the ethical conduct and review of such research. As part of a longit...
Bioethics
Adolescent health
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Parental consent
Qualitative research
Research ethics
Adolescent participation
Sensitive research topics
Parental decision-making
Sexual health education
Sti testing
Adolescent autonomy
Family influence
Community engagement
Risk perception
Ethical research practices
Youth sexual health
Research participation benefits
Informed consent
Public health research
Lower-income adolescents
Health disparities
Parental support
Research recruitment
Clinical research ethics
Adolescent risk factors
Health education
Family-centered research
Ethical considerations
Medical decision-making
Social determinants of health
Reproductive health
Parental attitudes
Longitudinal studies
Healthcare access
Health equity
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• June-2007
Purpose
To explore use of an interactive health communication tool- “Computer Assessment and Risk Reduction Education (CARE) for STIs/HIV.”
Methods
This was a mixed method study utilizing participa...
Hiv
Sexually transmitted disease
Sexually transmitted infection
Behavior
Risk reduction
Computer
Qualitative research
Digital health
Health communication
Interactive tools
Patient perspectives
Staff perspectives
Health technology
Behavioral change
Counseling
Health education
Self-evaluation
Confidentiality
Data collection
Standardized education
Sexual health
Patient engagement
Youth health
Health interventions
Digital counseling
Public health
Mobile health
Technology-based interventions
Health behavior
Patient honesty
Healthcare innovation
Privacy concerns
Healthcare access
Risk assessment
Personalized health tools
User experience
Health informatics
Health promotion
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• June-2006
Objective: To assess the relation between health literacy and receipt of a screening test for gonorrhoea in the past year.
Methods: Study design was multisite, cross sectional survey of subjects en...
Health literacy
Gonorrhea screening
Std testing
Literacy and healthcare access
Sexual health
Rapid estimate of adult literacy in medicine (realm)
Gonorrhea care
Public health
Health education
Healthcare disparities
Low literacy barriers
Std prevention
Sexual health awareness
Adolescent health
Medical literacy
Health literacy and std prevention
Health disparities
Literacy and preventive care
Health literacy and sti testing
Care seeking behaviour
Gonorrhoea
Literacy
Journal: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
• June-2006
Objectives To determine the 3-month incidence of unwanted sex and to examine relationship factors and health-risk behaviors associated with incident unwanted sex.
Design Data collected from face-...
Unwanted sex
Adolescent relationships
Sexual coercion
Sexual health
Relationship dynamics
Health-risk behaviors
Teen pregnancy
Sexually transmitted infections
Adolescent women
Sexual consent
Partner influence
Fear-based compliance
Condom use
Sexual control
Relationship quality
Adolescent sexual behavior
Intimate partner dynamics
Adolescent health interventions
Sexual violence prevention
Coerced sex
Reproductive health
Gender-based violence
Partner substance use
Risk factors
Adolescent psychology
Urban youth
Longitudinal study
Adolescent counseling
Sexual decision-making
Power imbalance
Journal: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• June-2002
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections that are diagnosed during the postpartum period (defined as the 3 months after delive...
Postpartum
Sexually transmitted infection
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Postpartum infections
Chlamydia trachomatis (ct)
Neisseria gonorrhoeae (ng)
Postpartum sti screening
Maternal health
Sti testing after delivery
Prenatal sti testing
Postnatal chlamydia
Postnatal gonorrhea
Sexual health in postpartum women
Perinatal infections
Sti recurrence
Urban hospital births
Obstetric infections
Public health
Women's health
Sti epidemiology
Reproductive health
Postpartum disease surveillance
Maternal sti management
Sti risk factors in pregnancy
Perinatal disease prevention
Sti prevalence in mothers
Postpartum care
Maternal-fetal medicine
Sti prevention
Postpartum sexual health
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• June-1999
Purpose: To investigate the comparability of health behavior data obtained from adolescents via notebook computer versus those obtained via written questionnaire.
Methods: We interviewed adolescent p...
Computer-assisted survey
Written questionnaire
Health behavior
Adolescents
Substance use
Gender differences
Computer-assisted self-interview (casi)
Self-administered questionnaire (saq)
Alcohol use
Marijuana use
Tobacco use
Sexual behaviors
Adolescent health
Health-protective behaviors
Data collection methods
Survey comparability
Health clinics
Youth risk behavior
Adolescent research
Behavioral assessment
Public health
Anonymous reporting
Gender-related differences
Health survey methods
Teen health screening
Computer
Survey
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• June-1997
Purpose:
The objective of this research is to describe aspects of the organization of adolescent sexual behavior in order to understand factors associated with risk for sexually transmitted diseases...
Adolescents
Sexual behavior
Seasonality
Temporal patterns
Sexually transmitted diseases
Std risk
Coital events
Condom use
Partner change
Alcohol use
Drug use
Sexual health
Risk behavior
Prevention strategies
Public health
Sexual activity trends
Behavioral patterns
Youth sexuality
Safe sex practices
Health interventions
Sexual risk factors
Adolescent health
Sexual decision-making
Weekly variation
Seasonal variation
Epidemiology
Reproductive health
Relationship dynamics
Sexual networks
Health disparities
Std prevention
High-risk behavior
Sexual partners
Adolescent risk factors
Healthcare access
Disease transmission
Preventative healthcare
Health outcomes
Clinical research
Public health policy
Sexual health education
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• June-1996
Purpose:
The purpose of this paper is to determine psychosocial and behavioral factors that are associated with variation in contraceptive use among adolescents. Because regular use of contraception...
Contraception
Psychosocial conventionality
Health orientation
Adolescence
Problem-behavior
Theory
Problem-behavior theory
Contraceptive use
Adolescent health
Sexual behavior
Health-protection behavior
Behavioral factors
Sociodemographic characteristics
Race and contraceptive use
Ethnic differences
Sexual activity
Family composition
Pregnancy experience
Contraceptive behavior
Adolescents' health
African-american adolescents
Hispanic adolescents
Socioeconomic status
Family influence on contraception
Contraceptive decision-making
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• July-2019
Background
Rectal infection with Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is frequent in women who deny receptive anal sex and is thought to arise from autoinoculation of the rectum from vaginal secretions. An al...
Chlamydia trachomatis
Rectal chlamydia
Oral transmission of stis
Rectal infection in heterosexual men
Mycoplasma genitalium
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Cunnilingus and stis
Gastrointestinal tract infection
Autoinoculation hypothesis
Oral sex and stis
Sti epidemiology
Non-gonococcal urethritis
Sexual behavior and infection risk
Rectal swab testing
Sti screening in men
Heterosexual sti transmission
Homosexual and bisexual sti risk
Urogenital and rectal infections
Sti clinical studies
Public health and stis
Sti prevention strategies
Oral-gastrointestinal inoculation
Anal sti transmission
Microbial transmission pathways
Sexual health research
Heterosexual
Homosexual
Bisexual
Oral transmission
Fecal-oral
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• July-2019
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to characterize the composition of vaginal bacterial communities in a cohort of black adolescent women and to determine how the species composition of these comm...
Vaginal glycogen
Vaginal microbiome
Lactobacillus dominance
Black adolescent women
Vaginal bacterial communities
Estradiol and microbiome
Psychosocial stress and microbiome
16s rrna sequencing
Vaginal health
Vaginal community composition
Glycogen and lactobacillus
Adolescent sexual health
Vaginal flora
Hormonal influence on microbiome
Vaginal microbial diversity
Bacterial vaginosis
Vaginal ecosystem
Glycogen and vaginal health
Estradiol and glycogen relationship
Reproductive health
Microbiome and sexual health
Sti risk factors
Adolescent gynecology
Public health and microbiomes
Microbiome research
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• July-2017
Adolescent-physician communication about sexual behaviors, sexuality, and protective behaviors is vital for the support of sexual minorities and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and u...
Adolescent health
Physician-patient communication
Sexual health
Sexual behaviors
Sexuality
Sexual orientation
Sexual attractions
Protective behaviors
Contraceptive use
Sti prevention
Unintended pregnancies
Clinical communication
Medical encounters
Sexual minority support
Noncoital behaviors
Coital behaviors
Healthcare provider counseling
Adolescent sexuality
Public health
Reproductive health
Medical counseling
Systematic review
Clinical practice
Sexual health outcomes
Preventative care
Sex education
Healthcare interventions
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• July-2015
Purpose
The Adolescent Medicine Trials Network Protocol 113 (ATN113) is an open-label, multisite demonstration project and Phase II safety study of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) preexposure prop...
Adolescent medicine
Self-consent
Biomedical research
Hiv prevention
Preexposure prophylaxis
High-risk adolescents
Institutional review boards
Ethics in research
Informed consent by minors
Research ethics
Jurisprudence
Adolescent health
Hiv research
Clinical trials
Youth participation
Risk reduction
Public health policy
Irb approval
Ethical challenges
Legal considerations
Research implementation
Biomedical ethics
Human subjects research
Adolescent risk behavior
Health disparities
Multisite studies
Decision-making processes
Health policy
Regulatory standards
Youth autonomy
Journal: Hormones and Behavior
• July-2013
This article is part of a Special Issue “Puberty and Adolescence”.
Sexuality emerges as a major developmental element of puberty and the adolescent years that follow. However, connecting the sexualit...
Puberty
Adolescent sexuality
Sexual development
Sexual desire
Sexual arousal
Sexual behaviors
Sexual function
Pubertal changes
Adolescent health
Psychosexual development
Sexual maturation
Sexual identity
Sexual exploration
Partnered sexual behavior
Risk behaviors
Unplanned pregnancy
Sexually transmitted infections
Ontogeny of sex
Lifespan sexuality
Developmental psychology
Public health
Journal: Psycho-Oncology
• July-2011
Objective: To examine adolescent and young adult (AYA) testicular cancer survivors' subjective understanding of the impact of cancer in adolescence and young adulthood, with a particular emphasis on r...
Testicular cancer
Adolescent and young adult (aya) cancer survivors
Masculinity and cancer
Self-image and cancer
Romantic relationships
Sexual relationships
Cancer and sexuality
Cancer disclosure
Cancer and self-perception
Oncology and young adults
Cancer survivorship
Psychological impact of cancer
Cancer and dating
Body image issues
Cancer support interventions
Qualitative study
Testicular cancer awareness
Cancer and mental health
Adolescent health
Sexual health and cancer
Journal: Journal of Religion and Health
• July-2011
The impact of religiosity in adolescent romantic partnerships on sexual behavior was assessed. Data were obtained from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health reciprocated couples databas...
Sexual behavior
Romantic couples
Religion
Adolescence
Religiosity
Adolescent romantic relationships
Romantic partnerships
National longitudinal study
Adolescent health
Relationship dynamics
Couple-based religiosity
Sexual involvement
Social perspective
Religious influence
Youth relationships
Dyadic religiosity
Behavioral predictors
Adolescent sexuality
Faith and relationships
Partner influence
Religious beliefs
Social factors
Relationship-oriented variables
Youth development
Adolescent psychology
Sexual decision-making
Romantic attachment
Religious values
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• July-2010
Context
First coitus is considered a major transitional event imbued with cultural relevance. Research has focused on classifying women as virgins, with primary interest in pregnancy and sexually tra...
Sexual behavior
Sexual health
Sexual initiation
Contraception
First coitus
Young women
Virginity
Emotional correlates
Sexual interest
Love
Condom use
Hormonal contraception
Sti prevention
Pregnancy prevention
Adolescent sexuality
Romantic relationships
Sexual experiences
Protective behaviors
Sexual decision-making
Reproductive health
Public health
Sexual pleasure
Sexual development
Adolescent health
Coital events
Contraceptive behaviors
Longitudinal study
Youth relationships
Gender differences in sexuality
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• July-2009
Introduction
Although vibrators are commonly recommended by clinicians as adjunct to treatment for female sexual dysfunction, and for sexual enhancement, little is known about their prevalence or cor...
Vibrator
Female sexual function
Masturbation
Quality of life
Orgasm
Sex toy
Sexual enhancement
Sexual health
Sexual dysfunction
Partnered sex
Sexual behavior
Gynecologic exam
Genital self-examination
Sexual pleasure
Sexual well-being
Arousal
Lubrication
Sexual satisfaction
Women’s health
Sexual stimulation
Public health
Epidemiology
Sexual wellness
Health-promoting behaviors
Sexual therapy
Intimate products
Sexual self-care
Sexual research
Clinical recommendations
Sexual function index
Sexual exploration
Adult products
Sensory stimulation
Sexual trends
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• July-2009
Introduction
While vibrating products have been recommended by clinicians for the treatment of male sexual dysfunctions, knowledge is lacking with regard to the prevalence of vibrator use among men i...
Vibrator
Sexual function
Men
Quality of life
Vibrator use
Male sexuality
Erectile function
Orgasmic function
Intercourse satisfaction
Sexual desire
Solo sexual activity
Partnered sexual activity
Sexual health
Sexual behavior
Testicular self-exam
Sexual well-being
Sexual health promotion
Sexual enhancement
Sexual aids
Intimate relationships
Male sexual pleasure
Public health
Men's health
Reproductive health
Sexual satisfaction
Health-related behaviors
Sexual exploration
Sexual wellness
Cross-sectional survey
Prevalence study
Sexual research
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• July-2009
Purpose
To examine associations between depressive symptoms and dyad-level sexual risk behavior in young heterosexual dyads with sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Methods
Chlamydia-positive 14–...
Depressive symptoms
Unsafe sex
Sexual partners
Dyad
Chlamydia
Sti risk
Heterosexual dyads
Young adults
Sexual risk behavior
Partner age difference
Substance use
Depression and sexual health
Mental health and sti
Beck depression inventory
Risky sexual behavior
Adolescent health
Public health
Relationship dynamics
Sexual health disparities
Journal: American Journal of Reproductive Immunology
• July-2007
Problem The resistance and/or susceptibility to infections can be influenced by patterns of immunomodulators. Based on this and the high rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adolescents,...
Adolescent females
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Vaginal immunity
Hormonal contraception
Bacterial vaginosis (bv)
Immunomodulators
Proinflammatory cytokines
Vaginal health
Adolescent sexual health
Sti susceptibility
Immune response
Contraceptive impact
Adolescent immunity
T-helper cells
Chemokines
Neutrophils
Vaginal microbiome
Sti risk factors
Sexual behavior influence
Public health research
Adolescent reproductive health
Infection resistance
Vaginal inflammation
Youth health studies
Microbial environment
Stis
Bv
Adolescent behaviors
Adolescents
Sexually
transmitted infections
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• July-2006
Objectives:
We conducted this study to examine the incidence, prevalence, and risk factors for herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 and HSV 2 infection in a cohort of young women who were closely followed f...
Herpes simplex virus (hsv)
Hsv-1
Hsv-2
Adolescent health
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Viral shedding
Hsv seroprevalence
Hsv incidence
Hsv transmission
Sexual behavior
Risk factors
Asymptomatic infection
Pcr testing
Seroconversion
Genital hsv
Epidemiology
Youth sexual health
Public health
Longitudinal study
Sti prevention
Sexual risk-taking
Adolescent immunology
Viral infections
Genital swabs
Behavioral diary
Sti surveillance
Health education
Reproductive health
Sexual health counseling
Hsv screening
Adolescent sexual activity
Risk perception
Disease transmission
Condom use
Health interventions
Viral load
Partner transmission
Symptomless carriers
Adolescent well-being
Health disparities
Immune response
Prevention strategies
School-based health
Relationship dynamics
Std testing
Reproductive infections
Young women’s health
Journal: Seminars in Pediatric Infectious Diseases
• July-2005
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in both men and women. Prevalence rates are the highest for adolescents. Despite the high prevalence rates, sequelae of genit...
Hpv infection
Human papillomavirus (hpv)
Adolescents
Natural history
Viral typing
Sexually transmitted disease (std)
Genital warts
Dysplasia
Cancer
Hpv prevalence
Hpv dna detection
Virology
Cancerous transformation
Screening efforts
Precancerous lesions
Cancerous lesions
Clinical interventions
Hpv treatment
Therapeutic vaccination
Prophylactic vaccination
Hpv screening
Public health
Adolescent health
Hpv complications
Cervical cancer
Hpv prevention
Vaccination programs
Viral detection
Std prevention
Healthcare policy
Medical research
Immunization
Hpv testing
Women's health
Men's health
Disease progression
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• July-1997
Objective:
To evaluate the potential causal relationship between alcohol and drug use and behavior that increases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
Study Design:
Longitudinal study con...
Sex under the influence
Adolescent sexual behavior
Substance use and sex
Alcohol and sexual risk
Drug use and sexual behavior
Condom use
Sexually transmitted diseases (std) risk
Adolescent women
Diary study
Coital events
Safe sex practices
Event-specific condom use
Sexual risk behavior
Longitudinal study
Std prevention
Partner change and sex
Substance-associated coital events
Adolescent health
Sexual decision-making
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• July-1993
We evaluated the urinary leukocyte esterase (LE) dipstick as a predictor of a positive urethral culture for Neisseria gonorrhoeae andlor Chlamydia trachomatis in adolescent and young adult males. Sexu...
Urethritis screening
Leukocyte esterase dipstick
Sexually transmitted infections
Gonorrhea detection
Chlamydia screening
Asymptomatic infection
Male sexual health
Urinary tract infections
Noninvasive std testing
Adolescent health
Young adult males
Predictive diagnostics
Std risk factors
Sexual behavior analysis
Diagnostic sensitivity
Urethral culture
Sti prevention
Public health screening
Symptomatic vs. asymptomatic infections
Clinical predictors
Urethral infection
Urethral infection screening
Urinary leukocyte esterase dipstick
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Gonorrhea diagnosis
Chlamydia trachomatis detection
Urethritis in males
Asymptomatic urethral infection
Adolescent sexual health
Diagnostic sensitivity and specificity
Predictive value of tests
Sexual behavior and infection risk
Male reproductive health
Std surveillance
Clinical predictors of infection
Sti prevention strategies
Urinary biomarkers
Epidemiology of urethritis
Sexual health screening
Journal: Chest
• July-1987
To investigate the effects of intentional hydrocarbon inhalation on lung function, a preliminary study involving ten spray paint abusers was conducted. Mean duration of the inhalation was 34.9 months;...
Pulmonary function
Spray paint inhalation
Hydrocarbon inhalation
Lung function
Pulmonary function testing (pft)
Airway resistance
Airway conductance
Obstructive ventilatory pattern
Residual volume
Exercise provocation
Bronchodilator response
Respiratory health
Intentional inhalant abuse
Toxic inhalation
Lung abnormalities
Airway obstruction
Diffusing capacity (dsb)
Chemical exposure
Inhalation toxicology
Pulmonary disorders
Respiratory impairment
Substance abuse effects
Chronic inhalation
Journal: JAMA Pediatrics
• July 2017
Importance Youths aged 13 to 24 years old living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are less likely than adults to receive the health and prevention benefits of HIV treatments, with only a small...
Hiv/aids strategy
Youth hiv care
Adolescent health
Hiv continuum of care
Viral suppression
Hiv prevention
National hiv/aids strategy
Youth-friendly services
Cross-agency collaboration
Community mobilization
Structural barriers
Linkage to care
Hiv treatment
Public health policy
Racial disparities
Health equity
Motivational interviewing
Adolescent trials network
Hiv testing
Federal programs
Systemic barriers
Integrated healthcare
Youth engagement
Sexual health
Minority health
Hiv/aids
Hiv
Journal: The Journal of Infectious Diseases
• January-2025
Background
We performed a study to better characterize the natural history of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in a cohort of closely followed adolescent women.
Methods
A cohort of 60...
Adolescent
Human papillomavirus (hpv)
Genital infection
High-risk hpv
Low-risk hpv
Cervical dysplasia
Hpv persistence
Hpv prevalence
Oncogenic hpv
Non-oncogenic hpv
Sexual health
Cervical cytology
Hpv types
Polymerase chain reaction (pcr)
Longitudinal study
Hpv natural history
Hpv co-infection
Hpv screening
Adolescent sexual behavior
Public health
Journal: International Journal of Sexual Health
• January-2021
This article provides technical guidance on the content, meaning, and application of the World Association of Sexual Health (WAS) Declaration on Sexual Pleasure to various stakeholders and practitione...
Pleasure
Sexual attitudes
and behaviors
Sexual
health promotion
Sexual
politics
Sexual rights
Sexual
satisfaction
Sexuality
education
Sexuality
Sexual attitudes and behaviors
Sexual health promotion
Sexual politics
Sexual satisfaction
Sexuality education
Sexual well-being
Sexual autonomy
Comprehensive sexuality education
Sexual pleasure advocacy
Sexual health policy
Sexual expression
Sexual diversity
Pleasure-based approach
Human sexuality
Sexual liberation
Public health and sexuality
Sexual health framework
Intimacy and pleasure
Global sexual health
Sexual empowerment
Sex-positive education
Sexual ethics
Inclusive sexuality policies
Sexual justice
Sexual well-being advocacy
Health and sexual rights
Journal: Health & Justice
• January-2021
Background
Individuals with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders often rapidly cycle through the justice system with multiple arrests. Therefore, is it imperative to examine the pr...
Mental health
Substance use disorder
Repeat arrest
Justice-involved individuals
Behavioral health
Criminal justice
Co-occurring disorders
Recidivism
Intervention strategies
Arrest patterns
Law enforcement
Dsm diagnoses
Icd codes
Clinical care data
Public health
Mental illness
Substance abuse
Risk factors
Community-based interventions
Low-level offenders
Health and justice system integration
Prevalence rates
Indianapolis
Retrospective cohort study
Police data
Rehabilitation
Criminal justice reform
Social determinants of health
Health disparities
Prevention programs
Journal: Nursing Research
• January-2021
Background
Dysmenorrhea is a prevalent pain condition among women and a risk factor for other chronic pain conditions. Individuals vary in dysmenorrhea pain severity, the number of painful sites, an...
Chronic pain
Dysmenorrhea
Menstruation
Pelvic pain
Phenotype
Symptom-based phenotypes
Pain severity
Abdominal cramps
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Comorbid conditions
Endometriosis
Pain catastrophizing
Latent class analysis
Psychobehavioral factors
Perceived stress
Anxiety
Depression
Sleep disturbance
Health disparities
Precision medicine
Women's health
Pain mechanisms
Reproductive health
Menstrual disorders
Clinical research
Pain management
Journal: Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
• January-2019
Using data from the 2014 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, a probability survey of Americans aged 14+, we assessed the prevalence and correlates of kissing, cuddling, and massage during 1...
Affectionate touch
Non-penetrative intimacy
Physical affection
Sexual satisfaction
Emotional intimacy
Foreplay
Sensual touch
Romantic behaviors
Relationship dynamics
Partner bonding
Intimate communication
Love languages
Sexual connection
Oxytocin release
Sexual context
Gender differences in intimacy
Erotic touch
Relationship quality
Sexual event analysis
U.s. sexual behavior trends
Kissing
Cuddling
Journal: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes
• January-2018
Background:
Beneficial HIV treatment outcomes require success at multiple steps along the HIV Continuum of Care. Youth living with HIV are a key population, and sites in the Adolescent Medicine Tria...
Youth living with hiv
Hiv continuum of care
Hiv treatment
Viral load suppression
Engagement in care
Antiretroviral therapy
Adolescent medicine
Hiv/aids interventions
Longitudinal study
Health disparities
Black non-hispanic youth
Substance use
Incarceration history
Care engagement
Adherence counseling
Case management
Mental health services
Substance use treatment
Public health
Hiv prevention
Retention in care
Health outcomes
Clinic-based support
Behavioral health
Risk factors
Medical interventions
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• January-2018
Bisexual parents have been notably absent from prior research on parenting, despite comprising the largest proportion of parents among “lesbian, gay, and bisexual” (LGB) individuals. Indeed, recent na...
Bisexual
Parenting
Pregnancy intention
Assisted reproductive technology (art)
Art
Contraception
Bisexual parents
Lgbtq+ parenting
Family planning
Contraception use
Parenting pathways
Sexual identity and parenthood
Unintended pregnancy
Fertility decisions
Sterilization
Long-acting reversible contraceptives (larc)
Adoption
Foster parenting
Step-parenting
Healthcare access
Reproductive justice
Relationship stability
Financial planning
Parenthood experiences
Social support for bisexual parents
Parenting diversity
Reproductive autonomy
Family formation
Healthcare disparities
Parenting challenges
Sexual and reproductive health
Bisexual representation in research
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• January-2016
With this observation, Blunt et al. [1] (this issue) contribute to a more refined, clinically relevant research agenda for adolescents' sexual well-being. I shall make other comments later about the r...
Adolescent sexual well-being
Sexual health
Adolescent development
Sexuality
Healthy sex
Sexual risk
Personal security
Attachment
Self-determination
Respect
Sexual experiences
Public health
Adolescent psychology
Sexual behavior
Sexual education
Well-being perspective
Sexual rights
Emotional well-being
Youth sexuality
Developmental outcomes
Healthcare policy
Who
Cdc
Life span health
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• January-2015
Background
Individuals entering jails have high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI), but there are few data on STI in the postincarceration period. This study aimed to describe rates of c...
Sexually transmitted infections
Jail
Incarceration
Epidemiology
Journal: American Journal of Sexuality Education
• January-2015
Youth development professionals (YDPs) working at community-based organizations are in a unique position to interact with the adolescents because they are neither parents/guardians nor teachers. The o...
Siecus
Adolescents
Conversations
Sexual health
Sexuality
Youth development professionals
Comprehensive sexuality education
Adolescent health
Community-based organizations
Youth counseling
Sexuality discussions
Health communication
Sexual health education
Informal health mentors
Youth support services
Non-parent adult mentors
Relationship education
Sexual risk reduction
Safe spaces for adolescents
Health literacy
Reproductive health education
Sti prevention
Contraceptive counseling
Peer influence on sexual health
Adolescent decision-making
Youth advocacy
Sexual well-being
Public health interventions
Adolescent risk behaviors
Social determinants of sexual health
Trusted adults in sexual education
Journal: Genome Biology
• January-2013
Background
Characterizing the biogeography of the microbiome of healthy humans is essential for understanding microbial associated diseases. Previous studies mainly focused on a single body habitat f...
Temporal stability
Human microbiome
Biogeography
Microbial diversity
16s rrna sequencing
Oral microbiota
Skin microbiota
Vaginal microbiota
Alpha diversity
Microbial stability
Spatial relationships
Inter-subject variation
Microbial ecology
Host-microbe interactions
Microbial composition
Metagenomics
Healthy human microbiome
Microbiome mapping
Biodiversity baseline
Ecosystem variation
Microbial endemism
Microbial cosmopolitanism
Metagenomic standardization
Microbiota dominance patterns
Multi-habitat microbiome
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• January-2013
Purpose
To determine whether depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) use is associated with an increased risk of acquisition of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a cohort of healthy adolesce...
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (dmpa)
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Adolescent women
Contraceptive use
Sti risk factors
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Trichomonas vaginalis
Sexual behavior
Adolescent sexual health
Sti prevention
Hormonal contraception
Sexual partners
Public health
Sti testing
Unprotected sex
Adolescent contraception
Risk assessment
Sexual health education
Long-acting reversible contraception (larc)
Adolescent cohort study
Contraception and sti risk
Women's health
Adolescent reproductive health
Dmpa
Stis
Larc
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate
Journal: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
• January-2012
Objectives To (1) examine perceptions of risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), (2) examine perceived need for safer sexual behaviors, and (3) determine f...
Adolescent perceptions
Hpv vaccination
Sexual risk perception
Safer sexual behaviors
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Hpv knowledge
Maternal communication
Risk awareness
Adolescent health
Sexual behavior changes
Vaccine misconceptions
Hpv vaccine education
Sexual health education
Parental influence
Sti prevention
Adolescent decision making
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• January-2012
Purpose
The use of self-report of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination status has several implications for clinical care and research. Reports of HPV vaccination history of adolescent girls (ages:...
Hpv
Vaccine
Adolescents
Self-report
Vaccination recall
Parental recall
Immunization coverage
Hpv awareness
Public health
Vaccination hesitancy
Sexual health
Preventive care
Adolescent health
Vaccine misinformation
Hpv prevention
Cervical cancer prevention
Medical record accuracy
Health literacy
Vaccine uptake
Behavioral health
Sti prevention
Women's health
Maternal perceptions
Vaccine adherence
Healthcare disparities
Vaccine effectiveness
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• January-2011
Introduction
Over the past two decades, an expanding body of research has examined women’s and men’s genital self‐image. Support for the reliability and validity of the 7‐item Female Genital Self‐Ima...
Female genital self-image
Fgsis
Fgsis-4
Female sexual function
Genital self-examination
Female sexuality
Sexual health
Vaginal health
Vulva perception
Sexual behavior
Fsfi
Masturbation frequency
Vibrator use
Gynecological exam
Body image
Women's health
Sexual wellbeing
Psychometric assessment
Self-perception
Sexual satisfaction
Reproductive health
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• January-2011
Introduction
Although lubricant use is commonly recommended to women for solo and partnered sexual activities, little is known about women’s use of lubricant or their relationship to sexual pleasure...
Lubricant
Sexual pleasure
Sexual satisfaction
Sexual function
Dyspareunia
Genital
Lubricant use
Women's sexual health
Genital symptoms
Water-based lubricants
Silicone-based lubricants
Vaginal lubrication
Sexual behavior
Solo sex
Partnered sex
Penile-vaginal sex
Penile-anal sex
Intimate products
Sexual wellness
Sexual comfort
Sexual enhancement
Women's health research
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• January-2011
Purpose
Little is known about how adolescent sexual behaviors develop and the influence of personal or perceived social attitudes. We sought to describe how personal, perceived peer, and perceived fa...
Adolescents
Adolescent sexual behavior
Attitudes
Peer influence
Family influence
Abstinence
Sexual decision-making
Risk behavior
Perceived social norms
Sexual development
Sti prevention
Pregnancy prevention
Personal beliefs
Social attitudes
Longitudinal study
Urban youth
Public health
Adolescent health
Sexual risk factors
Behavioral predictors
Sexual socialization
Sexual health education
Relationship dynamics
Protective factors
Sexual exploration
Parental influence
Cultural norms
Psychosocial development
Youth sexuality
Health interventions
Adolescent psychology
Communication about sex
Sexual autonomy
Early sexual initiation
Gender differences in sexual behavior
Condom use
Safe sex practices
Adolescent risk perception
Romantic relationships
Adolescent decision-making
Sexual well-being
Emotional factors in sexual behavior
School-based interventions
Youth empowerment
Journal: The Journal of Infectious Diseases
• January-2010
BackgroundRepeated Chlamydia trachomatis infections are common among young sexually active women. The relative frequency of reinfection and antibiotic treatment failure is undefined
MethodsAdolesce...
Chlamydia trachomatis
Repeated infections
Reinfection
Antibiotic treatment failure
Adolescent sexual health
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Partner notification
Male screening
Antibiotic effectiveness
Genotype determination
Amplification testing
Treatment outcome
Condom use
Behavioral risk factors
Cohort study
Infection recurrence
Sti prevention
Public health interventions
Youth sexual behavior
Treatment adherence
Sexual risk-taking
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Longitudinal study
Partner-specific coitus
Event-specific condom use
Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
• January-2010
This study describes associations of partner‐specific relationship characteristics with consistent condom use among 297 young people (ages 13–24) with sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Relationship...
Condom use
Relationship characteristics
Sexually transmitted diseases (std)
Young people
Partner-specific factors
Relationship quality
Emotional reasons for sex
Coital frequency
New sexual partner
Established partner
Cohabitation
Sexual coercion
Alcohol use
Drug use
Std prevention
Safe sex practices
Sexual health
Youth sexual behavior
Sexual risk
Partner dynamics
Std intervention
Adolescent sexuality
Condom consistency
Relationship duration
Sexual relationships
Public health
Risky sexual behavior
Sexual decision-making
Journal: Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
• January-2010
Little is known about women's use of vibrators within sexual partnerships. Data were collected from a population-based, cross-sectional survey of 2056 women aged 18–60 years in the United States. Part...
Women's vibrator use
Sexual partnerships
Female sexual function
Sexual satisfaction
Vibrator use in relationships
Partnered intimacy
Female sexuality
Heterosexual women
Lesbian women
Bisexual women
Fsfi
Sexual health
Intimate products
Sexual pleasure
Sexual wellness
Partner communication
Relationship intimacy
Sex research
Women's health
Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
• January-2010
Three general classes of clinic‐based programs to increase responsible sexual behavior are considered: (a) clinic‐based educational/counseling programs, (b) school clinic‐based condom distribution pro...
Sexual health
Responsible sexual behavior
Clinic-based programs
Sexual education
Counseling interventions
Condom distribution
Std screening
Hiv prevention
Adolescent health
Public health
Safe sex practices
Contraceptive use
Reproductive health
Risk reduction
Sexual risk behavior
Health promotion
Youth sexuality
Community health programs
Preventive health
School-based interventions
Sti prevention
Sexual decision-making
Behavioral interventions
Family planning
Healthcare access
Health disparities
Sexual wellness
Peer education
Health policy
Sexual and reproductive rights
Evidence-based interventions
Std/hiv
Std/hiv screening
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• January-2003
Background
Repeated infection with Chlamydia trachomatis increases the risk for serious sequelae: pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, infertility, and chronic pelvic pain. A substantial...
Chlamydia trachomatis
Patient-delivered partner treatment (pdpt)
Azithromycin
Repeated infection
Sti prevention
Public health
Sexual health
Partner notification
Randomized controlled trial
Women's health
Reinfection risk
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Antibiotic treatment
Compliance
Self-referral
Public health strategy
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• January-2000
REALISTIC POSSIBILITIES FOR vaccines against sexually transmitted organisms are growing rapidly. Despite slow progress and disappointments, the remarkable growth in the understanding of the biology of...
Sti vaccines
Sexually transmitted infections
Hepatitis b vaccine
Neisseria gonorrhea
Chlamydia trachomatis
Herpes simplex virus (hsv)
Human papillomavirus (hpv)
Hiv vaccine
Vaccine development
Disease prevention
Public health
Immunization
Vaccine efficacy
Sti control
Health economics
Infection mechanisms
Biomedical research
Immunology
Vaccine policy
Sexual health interventions
Emerging vaccines
Sexual behavior
Adolescent development
Sexual interest
Partner support
Mood and sexual activity
Adolescent sexual health
Sexual decision-making
Risk behavior
Sexual satisfaction
Condom use
Masturbation prevalence
Genital self-image
Sexual pleasure
Female sexual function index (fsfi)
Lubricant use
Vibrator use
Hiv testing
Gonorrhea screening
Health literacy
Relationship status
Romantic relationships
Masculinity and self-image
Testicular cancer and sexuality
Sexual abstinence
Sexual norms
Sti prevention programs
Substance use and sexual behavior
Sexual health education
Psychosocial factors in sexual health
Reproductive health interventions
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• January-1999
Objective:
To identify factors associated with subsequent sexually transmitted infection (STI) (within 1 year of initial infection) due toChlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeaeorTrichomonas va...
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Trichomonas vaginalis
Adolescent sexual health
Sti reinfection
Condom use
Multiple sex partners
Sti prevention
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Trichomoniasis
Black race disparities
Sexual risk behavior
Public health
Primary care clinics
Reproductive health
Sti screening
Comprehensive prevention programs
Journal: Journal of Research on Adolescence
• January-1995
Longitudinal data were used to examine the relationship of psychosocial unconventionality—rejection of societal norms and a propensity to engage in nonconforming behavior—to early initiation of sexual...
Early sexual initiation
Psychosocial unconventionality
Problem-behavior theory
Adolescents
Longitudinal study
Sexual behavior
Social norms
Nonconforming behavior
White
Hispanic
African-american
Middle-school
High-school
Public health
Risk factors
Sexual health
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health Care
• January-1988
The values and experience of physicians as adolescents can effect their care of adolescent patients. Eighty residents were studied using extensive personal data gathered from a structured interview, a...
Physicians’ values
Experience
Adolescent health care
Patient care
Medical training
Clinical skills
Risk-taking
Adolescent medicine
Physician attitudes
Healthcare decision-making
Resident physicians
Medical education
Pediatric care
Internal medicine
Birth control prescription
Substance abuse
Sexually transmitted diseases
Psychological assessment
Adolescent risk behavior
Physician-patient relationship
Healthcare ethics
Professional development
Medical judgment
Tanner staging
Hypertension evaluation
Adolescent psychology
Healthcare disparities
Provider perspectives
Reproductive health
Youth counseling
Medical ethics
Behavioral health
Clinical competency
Healthcare attitudes
Patient-centered care
Preventive medicine
Sexual health
Public health
Medical sociology
Physician bias
Health outcomes
Medical specialties
Doctor-patient communication
Professional values
Residency training
Adolescent well-being
Mental health awareness
Evidence-based practice
Healthcare research
Journal: Maternal and Child Health Journal
• January 2018
Background HIV-positive women in the United States can have healthy pregnancies and avoid transmitting HIV to their children. Yet, little is known about the extent to which HIV care providers’ reprodu...
Hiv
Young women
Reproductive health
Pregnancy
Hiv care providers
Reproductive desires
Contraception
Pregnancy intentions
Mixed methods analysis
Adolescent medicine
Family planning
Maternal health
Sexual health
Healthcare access
Hiv prevention
Perinatal care
Contraceptive counseling
Medical appointments
Reproductive rights
Women’s health
Hiv transmission
Safe pregnancy
Dual protection
Health disparities
Clinical practices
Adolescent health
Public health
Women’s autonomy
Healthcare integration
Patient-centered care
Reproductive justice
Healthcare policy
Fertility desires
Hiv treatment
Maternal-fetal health
Sexual risk behavior
Family planning services
Provider perspectives
Health equity
Medical decision-making
Community health
Health education
Social determinants of health
Women living with hiv
Stigma in healthcare
Care coordination
Adolescent pregnancy
Hiv research
Preventative care
Journal: New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development
• January 2014
This chapter is organized around the question “How do adolescents learn to have healthy sex?” The chapter assumes that sexual learning derives from a broad range of both informal and formal sources th...
Sexual learning
Healthy adolescent sex
Sexual experience
Adolescent sexuality
Sexual health
Neurocognitive brain systems
Sexual motivation
Self-regulation
Sexual functioning
Adolescent sexual development
Formal sexual education
Informal sexual learning
Healthy sexual behavior
Adolescent health
Sexual education expansion
Healthy sexual practices
Sexual development
Sexual self-regulation
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• February-2022
Using data from a 2014 U.S. nationally representative probability survey and a 2014 content analysis of 2562 male–female videos from two popular pornographic websites, this study aimed to: (1) compare...
Pornography
Sexual behaviors
Condom use
Orgasm
Real-life sex
Porn vs. reality
Sexual practices
Anal intercourse
Oral sex
Fellatio
Cunnilingus
Sex toy use
Partnered porn use
Media influence on sexuality
Sexual norms
Sex education
Sexual health
Behavioral comparisons
Relationship intimacy
Sex surveys
Sexual expectations
Mainstream porn
Internet pornography
Sexual scripts
Public health
Sexual satisfaction
Gender differences in sexuality
Sexual experience
Cultural sexual norms
Sexual media consumption
Porn sex
Real sex
Sexual behavior
Sex in mainstream
Journal: Journal of General Internal Medicine
• February-2022
Background
Transgender individuals are less likely to have had a primary care visit in the last year than cisgender individuals. While the importance of multidisciplinary clinics for transgender care...
Transgender healthcare
Primary care access
Transgender patient experiences
Gender-affirming care
Comprehensive transgender clinics
Multidisciplinary transgender care
Healthcare barriers for transgender individuals
Transgender patient-provider relationships
Inclusive healthcare
Transgender health equity
Lgbtq+ health
Gender wellness clinics
Healthcare disparities
Affirming primary care
Medical stigma
Transgender health services
Patient-centered care
Healthcare accessibility
Transgender well-being
Provider willingness
Safe healthcare spaces
Gender minority health
Qualitative research in transgender health
Transgender medical needs
Barriers to healthcare
Primary care
Transgender health
Qualitative research
Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
• February-2022
Sexual modesty is the social, cultural, interpersonal, and psychological systems – defined by the tenets of Script Theory – that regulate individuals’ sexual expression and experience at the social, l...
Sexual modesty
Sexual expression
Sexual experience
Script theory
Social norms
Cultural influences
Interpersonal boundaries
Psychological factors
Sexual communication
Sexual display
Sexual relations
Sexual behaviors
Modesty standards
Reproductive health
Sexual health
Legal regulations
Social shaming
Ostracism
Religious proscriptions
Punishment
Sexual wellbeing
Gender norms
Privacy boundaries
Public vs. private behavior
Sexuality and law
Sociocultural dynamics
Sexual ethics
Modesty enforcement
Cross-cultural perspectives
Sexuality research
Human sexuality
Sexual autonomy
Sexual rights
Behavioral norms
Social sanctions
Historical trends in modesty
21st century sexual norms
Sexual morality
Shame and stigma
Modesty and identity
Research directions
Public health
Feminist perspectives
Sexual liberation
Sexual conservatism
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• February-2021
We analyzed cross-sectional data collected from a U.S. nationally representative survey of individuals ages 14–24 years old on what sources of information from the past year they considered to be the...
Pornography
Sexuality
Sex education
Adolescents
Young adults
Sexual development
Sexually explicit media
U.s. adolescents
Pornography as information source
Sexual health
Multivariable regression
Sexual partners
Gender differences
Bisexual adolescents
Household income
Black adolescents
Media influence
Masturbation
Sexual behavior
Health care professionals
Sexual information sources
Youth and pornography
Sexual development and media
Sex education sources
Adolescent
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• February-2016
Study Objective
To assess condom use as a function of number of coital events in newly formed sexual relationships.
Methods
Participants who reported at least one new partner during the 12-week...
Condom use
Coital events
Relationship satisfaction
Sexual satisfaction
New relationships
Sexual behavior
Safe sex
Sti prevention
Contraception
Sexual health
Risk behavior
Partner-specific affect
Gender differences
African american
Behavioral patterns
Safe sex practices
Sexual risk
Health disparities
Intimate relationships
Condom decline
Partner influence
Reproductive health
Public health
Young adults
Sexual decision-making
Risk reduction
Protective behaviors
Sexual activity
Adolescent health
Safe practices
Health promotion
Journal: Journal of Research on Adolescence
• February-2016
Despite high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) rates among young Black men who have sex with men (YBMSM), there are limited data about condom use during first same-sex (FSS). This study sought to und...
Adolescents
Black men who have sex with men (bmsm)
First sex
Condoms
Condom use
Condom nonuse
Hiv prevention
Sti awareness
Sexual health
Safe sex practices
Risk factors
Partner influence
Trust issues
Condom discomfort
Hiv testing
Community influence
Sexual education
Public health
Lgbtq+ health
Minority health
Youth sexual behavior
Socio-contextual factors
Health disparities
Sexual risk reduction
Safer sex strategies
Behavioral interventions
Peer influence
Social determinants of health
Sti prevention
Young black males
Sexual health programs
Multilevel approach
Lgbtq+ youth
Prevention strategies
Health promotion
Reproductive health
Gender and sexuality
Safe sex education
Bisexual males
Bisexual
Black gay
Sex condom
Journal: Journal of Homosexuality
• February-2016
We sought to determine, in a sample of 2,813 HIV seronegative young men who had sex with other men age 18–24, whether physical satisfaction would explain emotional satisfaction during first anal inter...
Emotional satisfaction
First anal intercourse
Sexual development
Young men who have sex with men (ymsm)
Hiv prevention
Sexual behavior
Physical satisfaction
Partner type
Sexual health
Lgbtq+ health
Risk perception
Sexual experience
Relationship dynamics
Sexual decision-making
Sexual well-being
Adolescent sexuality
Public health
Sti prevention
Sexual education
Mental health and sexuality
Intimacy and trust
Partner communication
Safe sex practices
Lgbtq+ research
Behavioral health
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• February-2015
Sexually explicit material (SEM) (including Internet, video, and print) may play a key role in the lives of Black same-sex sexually active youth by providing the only information to learn about sexual...
Sexually explicit material
Gay men
Sexual orientation
Sexual identity
Adolescents
Black same-sex attracted youth
Sexual development
Same-gender sex
Sexual education
Sexual behaviors
Condom use
Hiv prevention
Sti risk
Sexual performance
Lgbtq+ adolescents
Internet-based sex education
Black ssa males
Pornography exposure
Sexual health
Risky sexual behavior
Same-sex relationships
Adolescent sexuality
Digital sexual learning
Media influence on sexuality
Safe sex practices
Sexual scripts
Sexually transmitted infections
Youth sexual exploration
Online sexual content
Journal: Journal of the International AIDS Society
• February-2015
Introduction
HIV testing is the portal to serostatus knowledge that can empower linkage to care for HIV treatment and HIV prevention. However, young people's access to HIV testing is uneven worldwide...
Hiv testing
Youth and hiv
Hiv prevention
Hiv care
Linkage to services
Adolescent health
Young people and hiv
Hiv testing barriers
Hiv testing access
Hiv awareness
Hiv in low-income countries
Hiv in high-income countries
Hiv treatment
Youth health services
Public health
Hiv case studies
Kenya hiv programs
Us hiv programs
Hiv risk factors
Vulnerable youth and hiv
Hiv continuum of care
Adolescents and hiv
Key populations
Serostatus knowledge
Hiv linkage to care
Barriers to hiv testing
Global health
Hiv services
Hiv testing in kenya
Hiv testing in the us
Socio-political barriers to hiv testing
Journal: JAMA Pediatrics
• February-2014
Importance Physicians may be important sources of sexuality information and preventive services, and one-on-one confidential time during health maintenance visits is recommended to allow discussions...
Sexuality talk
Adolescent health
Physician-adolescent communication
Sexual development
Preventive services
Health maintenance visits
Sexual behavior
Risk reduction
Confidentiality discussion
Sexual health
Adolescent participation
Sexuality discussions
Physician counseling
Public health
Adolescent sexuality
Sexual education
Adolescent well-being
Healthcare communication
Sexual risk prevention
Clinical practice
Pediatric care
Physician engagement
Patient counseling
Sexual decision making
Adolescent medicine
Healthcare strategies
Sexual health promotion
Medical consultation
Annual checkups
Sexual health interventions
Adolescent counseling
Journal: JAMA Pediatrics
• February-2014
Importance Physicians may be important sources of sexuality information and preventive services, and one-on-one confidential time during health maintenance visits is recommended to allow discussions...
Sexuality talk
Adolescent health
Physician-adolescent communication
Sexual development
Preventive services
Health maintenance visits
Sexual behavior
Risk reduction
Confidentiality discussion
Sexual health
Adolescent participation
Sexuality discussions
Physician counseling
Public health
Adolescent sexuality
Sexual education
Adolescent well-being
Healthcare communication
Sexual risk prevention
Clinical practice
Pediatric care
Physician engagement
Patient counseling
Sexual decision making
Adolescent medicine
Healthcare strategies
Sexual health promotion
Medical consultation
Annual checkups
Sexual health interventions
Adolescent counseling
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• February-2014
Objectives The objective of the study was to determine the potential of human papillomavirus (HPV) transmission via shared sex toys, and determine whether cleaning practices implemented by the study p...
Human papillomavirus (hpv)
Vaginal sex toys
Sex toy cleaning
Hpv transmission
Women who have sex with women and men
Hpv dna
Sexual health
Hpv prevention
Sex toy hygiene
Genital hpv
Hpv genotyping
Sex toy use
Sti prevention
Hpv and sex toys
Sexual behavior
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• February-2014
Objectives Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are common in adolescent women, while the rare cancerous sequelae of HPV infections do not generally occur until the 4th or 5th decades of life. This p...
Human papillomavirus (hpv)
Adolescents
Hpv dna detection
Seroprevalence
Antibodies
Hpv vaccination
High-risk hpv
Low-risk hpv
Quadrivalent vaccine
Cervical cancer
Hpv seroconversion
Self-vaginal swabs
Sexual health
Natural history of hpv
Sti prevention
Hpv epidemiology
Hpv genotype distribution
Longitudinal study
Immunity
Hpv exposure
Viral persistence
Adolescent health
Sexual debut
Public health
Hpv screening
Hpv transmission
Vaccine efficacy
Hpv-related cancers
Women’s health
Hpv prevention strategies
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• February-2013
Purpose
Sexual health refers a state of lifespan well-being related to sexuality. Among young people, sexual health has multiple dimensions, including the positive developmental contributions of sexu...
Sexual health
Adolescent sexuality
Sexual behavior
Prevention behavior
Sti prevention
Pregnancy prevention
Condom use
Hormonal contraception
Sexual abstinence
Non-coital sex
Vaginal sex
Sexual development
Positive sexuality
Latent variable modeling
Structural equation modeling
Adolescent women
Sexual well-being
Public health
Safe sex practices
Sexual education
Reproductive health
Sexual risk reduction
Primary prevention
Relationship dynamics
Youth sexual health
Protective sexual behaviors
Health promotion
Longitudinal study
Empirical sexual health model
Sexual and prevention behavior
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• February-2013
Introduction
Exogenous lubricant use in the United States is common among women; however, there is little empirical research describing women's perceptions of lubricants, lubricant use, and vaginal w...
Lubricant
Vaginal lubrication
Vaginal perception
Sexual enhancement
Sexual pleasure
Vaginal wetness
Female sexual function
Sexual health
Sexual behavior
Women's sexuality
Orgasm
Sexual well-being
Sexual satisfaction
Intimacy
Sexual education
Sexual comfort
Relationship health
Erotic stimulation
Sexual response
Partner preference
Vaginal hydration
Sexual confidence
Sexual experience
Arousal
Sexual wellness
Sensory pleasure
Intercourse satisfaction
Sexual function disorders
Moisturization
Sexual enjoyment
Journal: Pediatrics
• February-2011
OBJECTIVE:
We assessed differences in chlamydia screening rates according to race/ethnicity, insurance status, age, and previous sexually transmitted infection (STI) or pregnancy.
METHODS:
A retr...
Chlamydia
Sti screening
Sexual health
Ethnic disparities
Health disparities
Insurance coverage
Adolescent health
Reproductive health
Racial disparities
Healthcare access
Preventive care
Young women
Public health
Medical screening
Sexual behavior
Healthcare equity
Provider bias
Clinical practice
Epidemiology
Health policy
Healthcare disparities
Sexual risk
Women's health
Underserved populations
Health services
Healthcare utilization
Chlamydia testing
Std prevention
Minority health
Sexual wellness
Health inequality
Demographic disparities
Ethnic group
Chlamydia screening
Sti testing
Race/ethnicity disparities
Health equity
Chlamydia trachomatis
Pregnancy prevention
Sexually transmitted infections
Public insurance
Private insurance
Provider practices
Medical disparities
Clinical guidelines
Young adult
Prevention
Control
Testing rates
Healthcare inequality
Risk factors
Sexual and reproductive health
Health services research
Diagnostic testing
Routine screening
Women’s health
Healthcare decision-making
Medical access
Demographic differences
Social determinants of health
Early detection
Intervention strategies
Health outcomes
Patient advocacy
Clinical practice patterns
Healthcare provider bias
Community health
Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
• February-2009
Currently in clinical trials, microbicides have historically been promoted as a woman-controlled (although more recently woman initiated) method of sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention. The...
Vaginal microbicide
Sti prevention
Sexual health
Women-controlled methods
Sexual pleasure
Microbicide acceptability
Reproductive health
Contraceptive side effects
Vaginal moisturizer
Sexual behavior
Product characteristics
Lubrication
Sexual well-being
Women's sexuality
Safe sex practices
Health education
Public health
Sexual autonomy
Feminine health
Preventive care
Intimate health
Contextual factors
Social norms
Gender and sexuality
Women's empowerment
Health interventions
Clinical trials
Risk reduction
Safe intimacy
Sexual health promotion
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• February-2009
Currently in clinical trials, vaginal microbicides are proposed as a female-initiated method of sexually transmitted infection prevention. Much of microbicide acceptability research has been conducted...
Microbicides
Women
Relationships
Gender
Hiv
Sti
Qualitative research
Women’s health
Gender dynamics
Hiv prevention
Sexually transmitted infections (sti)
Sexual health
Female-initiated prevention
Vaginal microbicides
Partner influence
Relationship power
Sexual decision-making
Contraceptive acceptability
Reproductive health
Gendered power structures
Health interventions
Safe sex practices
Male partner perceptions
Social marketing
Sexual autonomy
Public health
Women's empowerment
Sti prevention
Healthcare access
Behavioral research
Sexual risk reduction
Intimate partner influence
Health communication
Microbicide promotion
Reproductive justice
Health disparities
Community-based research
Youth sexual health
Safe sex advocacy
Preventive healthcare
Social determinants of health
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• February-2008
Purpose
Little is known about factors associated with the day-to-day selection and orchestration of sexual repertoire among adolescent women. Analyzing differences in adolescent women’s sexual activi...
Adolescents
Sexual repertoire
Coital activity
Noncoital activity
Sexual behavior
Adolescent sexuality
Sexual decision making
Sexual development
Sexually transmitted infection (sti) prevention
Pregnancy prevention
Sexual diaries
Fellatio
Cunnilingus
Anal sex
Partner support
Sexual interest
Mood and sexuality
Substance use and sex
Adolescent relationships
Sexual health
Risk behavior
Daily sexual patterns
Sexual behavior analysis
Behavioral health
Reproductive health
Youth sexual trends
Relationship dynamics
Journal: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
• February-2007
Abstract
Study Objective
To assess the degree to which adolescents/young adults are satisfied in their current sexual relationships and to evaluate intrapersonal and interpersonal predictors of sexu...
Sexual satisfaction
Adolescent sexuality
Young adult relationships
Sexual behavior
Sexual health
Predictors of sexual satisfaction
Romantic relationships
Mental health and sexuality
Condom use
Sexual frequency
Sexual partners
Intrapersonal factors
Interpersonal relationships
Emotional sensitivity
Adolescent development
College students
Sexual relationship quality
Sexual well-being
Relationship satisfaction
Sexual history
Public health
Adolescent medicine
Cross-sectional study
Sexual health research
Reproductive health
Safe sex practices
Psychosocial factors
Sexual norms
Sexual decision-making
Sexual experience
Journal: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
• February-2007
Abstract
Study Objective
To assess the degree to which adolescents/young adults are satisfied in their current sexual relationships and to evaluate intrapersonal and interpersonal predictors of sexu...
Sexual satisfaction
Adolescent sexuality
Young adult relationships
Sexual behavior
Sexual health
Predictors of sexual satisfaction
Romantic relationships
Mental health and sexuality
Condom use
Sexual frequency
Sexual partners
Intrapersonal factors
Interpersonal relationships
Emotional sensitivity
Adolescent development
College students
Sexual relationship quality
Sexual well-being
Relationship satisfaction
Sexual history
Public health
Adolescent medicine
Cross-sectional study
Sexual health research
Reproductive health
Safe sex practices
Psychosocial factors
Sexual norms
Sexual decision-making
Sexual experience
Journal: JAMA Pediatrics
• February-2006
Objective To examine the association of potentially modifiable factors such as condom use, sexual behaviors, and concurrent sexually transmitted infections with duration of genital human papillomavir...
Hpv infection
Adolescent women
Condom use
Sexual behaviors
Sexually transmitted infections
Hpv clearance
Oncogenic hpv
Multiple sexual partners
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Chlamydia trachomatis
Trichomonas vaginalis
Viral persistence
Sti screening
Public health
Risk factors
Sexual health
Longitudinal study
Proportional hazard models
Viral clearance
Sexual behavior diaries
Hpv prevention
Condom efficacy
Sti co-infection
Health promotion
Journal: BMC Infectious Diseases
• February-2004
Background
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a polymicrobial syndrome characterized by a change in vaginal flora away from predominantly Lactobacillus species. The cause of BV is unknown, but the condition...
Bacterial vaginosis (bv)
Atopobium vaginae
Vaginal flora
Metronidazole resistance
Anaerobic bacteria
16s rrna gene sequencing
Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (dgge)
Lactobacillus
Polymicrobial syndrome
Vaginal microbiome
Bv diagnosis
Bv treatment failure
Tuboovarian abscess
Nugent score
Pcr analysis
Vaginal health
Antibiotic resistance
Bv-associated bacteria
Public health
Women's health
Journal: American Journal of Public Health
• February-2002
Objectives. This study sought to describe condom use over time in new and established adolescent relationships.
Methods. The outcome variable was time (in days) until first unprotected coital event...
Condom use
Adolescent sexual relationships
Sexual health
Std prevention
Relationship duration
New relationships
Established relationships
Unprotected coital events
Kaplan-meier survival curves
Cox proportional hazards models
Safe sex practices
Risk behaviors
Sexual risk-taking
Intimacy and trust
Condom use decline
Sexual behavior patterns
Prevention strategies
Public health interventions
Adolescent health
Partner dynamics
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• February-2001
Background
Sequelae of genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection in women are more strongly linked to repeat infections than to initial ones, and persistent or subsequent infections foster continued t...
Chlamydia trachomatis
Persistent infection
Recurrent infection
Young women
Multicenter cohort study
Sexually transmitted disease (std)
Reinfection
Ligase chain reaction (lcr)
Adolescent medicine
Reproductive health
Treatment compliance
Partner treatment
Urine testing
Prevention strategies
Retesting
Public health
Antibiotic treatment
Sexual behavior
Risk factors
Screening
Disease transmission
Infection rate
Cohort study
Women’s health
Std prevention
Partner notification
Healthcare intervention
Epidemiology
Clinical research
Adolescent health
Female sexual health
Urogenital infection
Bacterial infection
Medical diagnosis
Sexual partners
Journal: Journal of Pediatric Psychology
• February-1999
Objective: To evaluate the associations of health beliefs and health behaviors with attitudes about HIV
immunization in a sample of adolescent clinic patients.
Method: Written self-report questionna...
Hiv
Aids
Vaccination
Health beliefs
Health behaviors
Adolescents
Hiv immunization
Vaccine acceptability
Public health
Risk perception
Preventive medicine
Immunization attitudes
Adolescent health
Health interventions
Vaccine development
Disease prevention
Immunization programs
Youth health
Immunization
Medical research
Infectious diseases
Sexual health
Epidemiology
Awareness
Healthcare
Protection
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• February-1998
Background and Objectives:
The development of a vaccine to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a highly desirable goal. However, there may be a number of psychosocial barriers to...
Hiv vaccine
Vaccine acceptability
Health beliefs
Vaccine hesitancy
Hiv prevention
Immunization attitudes
Public health
Aids vaccine
Vaccine efficacy
Perceived susceptibility
Risk perception
College students
Health psychology
Preventive medicine
Vaccine trust
Vaccine safety concerns
Immunization decision-making
Psychosocial barriers
Infectious disease prevention
Health behavior
Medical mistrust
Vaccine education
Immunization policy
Youth attitudes toward vaccination
Hiv risk groups
Vaccine research and development
Journal: Journal of Criminal Justice
• December-2022
Background
Firearm violence is a public health crisis in the US. Beyond the survivor, firearm violence also impacts family members and communities of firearm violence survivors. Despite the known hea...
Nonfatal shootings
Firearm violence
Mental health outcomes
Secondary survivors
Shooting survivors
Family members
Public health
Trauma-informed care
Ptsd
Anxiety
Depression
Youth mental health
Clinical care utilization
Health disparities
Medicaid claims
Community violence
Gun violence exposure
Psychological impact
Healthcare access
Survivor support
Violence prevention
Family trauma
Health inequities
Mental health services
Emotional well-being
Post-traumatic stress
Behavioral health
Psychological resilience
Crisis intervention
Urban health
Adolescent trauma
Journal: Health Psychology
• December-2021
Objective: Interventions to promote evidence-based practices are particularly needed for paraprofessional staff working with minority youth with HIV who have higher rates of HIV infection but lower ra...
Motivational interviewing
Community health workers
Translation
Hiv
Adolescents
Tailored motivational interviewing
Youth living with hiv
Behavioral intervention
Orbit model
Skills acquisition
Hiv care
Minority youth
Linkage to care
Retention in care
Intervention development
Proof of concept
Competence scores
Longitudinal study
Random coefficient models
Barriers and facilitators
Implementation science
Evidence-based practice
Public health
Health disparities
Training program
Behavioral health
Statistical methods
Semi-structured interviews
Hiv agencies
Stepped-wedge trial
Randomized pilot study
Community-based intervention
Health equity
Healthcare training
Journal: Injury Epidemiology
• December-2020
Background
Homicide is a widely acknowledged public health problem in the United States. The majority of homicides are committed with a firearm and have long-term health consequences for family membe...
Homicides
Urban violence
Epidemiology
Crime clearance rates
Homicide clearance
Firearm violence
Community disorder
Neighborhood crime
Police interactions
Racial disparities
Social determinants of crime
Crime prevention
Law enforcement
Public health and violence
Crime epidemiology
Community engagement
Crime and inequality
Criminal justice
Retaliatory violence
Indianapolis crime
Unsolved murders
Minority victims
Social processes in crime
Violence reduction
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• December-2017
Purpose
There is a persistent HIV epidemic among sexual and gender minority adolescents in the U.S. Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an efficacious prevention strategy, but not yet approved fo...
Hiv
Lgbtq
Prevention
Pre-exposure
Prophylaxis
Biomedical
Ethics
Consent
Minors
Young
Adults
Research
Study
Safety
Phase ii
Prep
Adolescents
Gender
Minority
Oral
Access
Participation
Decision
Support
Privacy
Enrollment
Satisfaction
Autonomy
Clinical
Trials
Retention
Engagement
Healthcare
Policy
Barriers
Inclusion
Rights
Treatment
Public
Health
Sexual
Identity
Stigma
Risk
Awareness
Education
Parental
Approval
Confidentiality
Medical
Adherence
Counseling
Intervention
Regulatory
Framework
Community
Outreach
Hiv prevention
Sexual health
Legal
Protections
Self-efficacy
Vulnerable populations
Informed consent
Risk perception
Disparities
Trust
Empowerment.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (prep)
Biomedical ethics
Research consent
Minors’ consent
Young adults
Phase ii safety study
Clinical research
Adolescent health
Ethical considerations
Biomedical research
Public health
Healthcare access
Decision-making
Clinical trials
Project prepare
Legal complexities
Research participation
Mixed-methods study
Healthcare policy
Medical ethics
Web-survey
Patient autonomy
Public health policy
Adolescent medicine
Hiv treatment
Sexual minority
Risk reduction
Medical decision-making
Health equity
Human subjects research
Self-administered survey
Health policy
Journal: The Journal of Infectious Diseases
• December-2016
Previous studies have demonstrated that Neisseria gonorrhoeae sialylates the terminal N-acetyllactosamine present on its lipooligosaccharide (LOS) by acquiring CMP-N-acetyl-5-neuraminic acid upon ente...
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Sialidase
N-acetyllactosamine
Cervicovaginal secretions
Sialyltransferase
Lipooligosacharide
Gonorrhea
Cervicovaginal microbiome
Lipooligosaccharide
Desialylation
Bacterial infection
Microbial interaction
Sti
Transmission
Infectivity
Urethral cells
Complement resistance
Neu5ac
Pathogenesis
Microbiota
Men’s health
Women’s health
Vaginal secretions
Bacterial enzymes
Los modification
Sexual transmission
Host-pathogen interaction
Immune evasion
Bacterial adaptation
Vaginal flora
Mucosal immunity
Cervical health
Journal: LGBT Health
• December-2014
Purpose: Physicians are encouraged to use inclusive language regarding sexuality in order to help all adolescent patients feel accepted. Non-inclusive language by physicians may influence relationship...
Adolescents
Annual visits
Preventive health visits
Sexuality
Inclusive language
Sexual orientation
Adolescent healthcare
Physician-patient communication
Lgbtq+ inclusive care
Teen sexuality discussions
Adolescent identity development
Physician language patterns
Sexual health counseling
Non-inclusive language
Heteronormativity in healthcare
Adolescent annual visits
Safe healthcare environments
Sexual orientation sensitivity
Lgbtq+ youth health
Provider training in sexuality discussions
Adolescent sexual health
Inclusive medical practices
Primary care communication
Physician-patient trust
Lgbtq+ healthcare disparities
Adolescent well-being
Sexuality conversations in clinics
Health equity
Teen sexuality education
Lgbtq+
Teen sexuality
Adolescent
Journal: AIDS and Behavior
• December-2014
Individual, social, and structural factors affecting HIV risk behaviors among female sex workers (FSWs) are difficult to assess using retrospective surveys methods. To test the feasibility and accepta...
Female sex workers
Daily diaries
Hiv risk behavior
Feasibility
Sexual events
Female sex workers fsws
Cell phone diaries
Acceptability
Digital diaries
Mood tracking
Drug use
Sexual interactions
Daily activities
Retrospective surveys
Event-level data
Risk assessment
Behavioral models
Targeted interventions
High-risk population
Public health
Indianapolis indiana
Data collection compliance
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• December-2012
Purpose
To understand linkage to care practices at sites providing clinical services to newly diagnosed HIV-positive adolescents.
Methods
Qualitative analysis of detailed interviews conducted with...
Hiv
Linkage to care
Adolescents
Adolescent medicine
Hiv-positive youth
Specialty care
Health services
Hiv testing
Stigma
Confidentiality
Social support
Barriers to care
Mental health
Substance use
Transportation barriers
Healthcare access
Hiv treatment
Community relationships
Care models
Public health
Adolescent health
Patient navigation
Retention in care
Health disparities
Youth engagement
Support systems
Healthcare coordination
Multisite study
Qualitative research
Adolescent trials network
Hiv prevention
Journal: The Journal of Infectious Diseases
• December-2012
Background. Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is believed to be primarily sexually transmitted. Few studies have documented the detection of HPV in the vagina before first vaginal intercour...
Human papillomavirus
Sexual behaviors
Adolescents
Hpv transmission
Presexual hpv detection
Nonpenetrative sexual activities
Oral-genital contact
Digital-genital contact
Hpv vaccination
Adolescent health
Sti risk factors
Early hpv exposure
Sexual health education
Hpv prevention strategies
Viral persistence
Genital microbiome
Public health policy
Hpv epidemiology
Sexual debut
Infection pathways
Immune response
Hpv screening
Cervical health
Sti awareness
Reproductive health
Vaginal microbiota
Adolescent risk behaviors
Journal: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
• December-2011
Objective To assess masturbation prevalence, frequency, and associations with partnered sexual behaviors.
Design Cross-sectional survey.
Setting The United States of America.
Participants Nat...
Masturbation prevalence
Adolescent sexual behavior
Partnered sexual activities
Condom use
Gender differences
Us adolescents
Sexual development
Solo masturbation
Sexual health
Adolescent sexuality
Sexual expression
Teen sexual behavior
Health care counseling
Sexual education
Youth sexuality
Sexual behavior patterns
Public health
Adolescent health research
Cross-sectional survey
Male and female sexual differences
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• December-2011
Research examining the sexual behaviors and experiences of behaviorally bisexual men is limited. Most studies focus primarily on highlighting sexual risk behaviors among groups of “men who have sex wi...
Bisexual
Sexual behavior
Sexual experience
Men who have sex with both men and women (msmw)
Sexual repertoires
Sexual health
Condom use
Vaginal intercourse
Oral sex
Anal sex
Sexual pleasure
Sexual arousal
Sexual function
Safe sex practices
Sexual risk
Hiv prevention
Sti prevention
Midwestern united states
Bisexual men
Sexual identity
Behavioral bisexuality
Public health
Sexual diversity
Sexual health interventions
Sexual behavior research
Lgbtq+ health
Lgbtq+
Journal: Sexuality Research and Social Policy
• December-2011
Despite an increased public and behavioral health emphasis on research which explores the link between individual sexual context and sexual decision making, most studies have yet to adequately explore...
Sexual spaces
Sexual behavior
Early adult women
Sexuality construction
Photo-elicitation interviewing (pei)
Sexual decision making
Sexual privacy
Sexual desire
Contraception use
Condom use
Everyday life
Behavioral health
Individual sexual context
Sexual meaning
Sexual health research
Women’s sexual experiences
Sexual intervention
Sexual education programs
Person-centered understanding
Visual narrative
Sexual context
Sexual exploration
Intimate spaces
Gender and sexuality
Women’s health
Sexual well-being
Sexual empowerment
Public health
Sexual practices
Safe sex
Reproductive health
Intimate relationships
Sexual autonomy
Feminist sexuality
Sexual expression
Private and public sexuality
Sexual identity
Photo elicitation interviewing
Sexuality
Women
Sexual health
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• December-2010
Background:
Diagnostic chlamydia testing is recommended for all young women demonstrating sexually transmitted infection (STI) symptoms. Differential testing among symptomatic women may contribute t...
Chlamydia testing
Sexually transmitted infection (sti)
Young women
Sti symptoms
Diagnostic testing
Healthcare disparities
Age differences
Racial disparities
Ethnic disparities
Insurance status
Public insurance
Private insurance
Self-pay
Minority health
Sti history
Sexual health
Women's health
Reproductive health
Adolescent health
Healthcare access
Provider bias
Medical screening
Electronic medical records
Billing data
Logistic regression
Public health policy
Sti prevention
Disease surveillance
Healthcare inequality
Sexual risk factors
Std testing
Medical research
Health equity
Patient outcomes
Clinical guidelines
Time From First Intercourse to First Sexually Transmitted Infection Diagnosis Among Adolescent Women
Journal: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
• December-2009
Objective To determine the time between first intercourse and first sexually transmitted infection (STI) with Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or Trichomonas vaginalis and time between r...
Adolescent women
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Trichomonas vaginalis
First intercourse
Sti diagnosis
Repeated infections
Sti screening
Urban youth
Sexual health
Public health
Risk factors
Early sexual activity
Sti prevention
Adolescent medicine
Sexual risk behavior
Re-infection rates
Sti testing intervals
Young women's health
Sexual health education
Sti surveillance
Early detection
Sexual health interventions
Journal: Social Service Review
• December-2009
The sexual behavior of children is understudied and not well understood. Applying a social constructionist perspective to childhood sexual behavior, the present study investigates familial factors tha...
Childhood sexual behavior
Family context
Social constructionism
Preadolescent development
African american families
Sexual beliefs
Family structure
Primary caregivers
Child development
Sexual customs
Caregiver education
Behavioral variation
Normative behavior
Early sexuality
Parenting influence
Socioeconomic factors
Cultural norms
Sexual socialization
Child psychology
Family dynamics
Developmental psychology
Sexual health education
Environmental influences
Caregiver-child interaction
Early childhood studies
Childsexual behavior
Normativesexual development
Childsexuality
African american children
African american primary caregivers
Sexual behavior (child)
Normative sexual behavior
Sexual development (child)
Childhood sexuality
Familial context
Familial customs
Variation
Parenting influences
Family environment
Early childhood behavior
Sociocultural factors
Childhood behavioral norms
Parental beliefs
Childhood experiences
Social learning
Child health and well-being
Sexual norms
Early sexual expression
Household structure
Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
• December-2007
Menstruation is a normal, developmental event anchored in contradictory value systems. Although it demarcates a transition to womanhood, it is often associated with negative sentiments such as shame,...
Adolescent sexuality
Coitus during menstruation
Sexual behavior during vaginal bleeding
Menstrual health and sexuality
Situational and relational factors
Adolescent romantic relationships
Sexual health education
Contraceptive use
Sti prevention strategies
Menstrual stigma
Emotional and behavioral correlates
Marijuana use and sexual decision-making
Reproductive health
Partner support
Gender and sexuality
Youth sexual decision-making
Public health and adolescent sexuality
Relationship dynamics
Menstrual intimacy concerns (mic)
Risky sexual behavior
Teen sexuality
Love and sexuality
Sexual risk
Youth relationships
Partner influence
Sex and emotions
Sex and drugs
Adolescent romance
Coitus factors
Sex and love
Health-harming and health-protective behaviors
Diabetes management
Hypoglycemia
Type 1 diabetes
Self-efficacy
Alcohol use
Impulse control
Romantic dyads
Community disorder
Crime exposure
Substance use
Sexual behavior norms
Familial context
Social constructionism
Hpv
Chlamydia
Sexual rights
Sexual justice
Bisexual men
Self-sampling
Msm
Sti testing
Adolescent health
Emerging adults
First coital experience
Sexual initiation
Sexual interest
Contraception
Reproductive choices
Sexual decision-making
Psychological and behavioral factors
Journal: The Journal of Infectious Diseases
• December-2005
Background: Trichomonas vaginalis infection is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) linked with reproductive health complications. However, few data exist concerning the epidemiologic profile of thi...
Trichomonas vaginalis
Adolescent women
Sexually transmitted infections
Prevalence
Incidence
Natural history
Metronidazole treatment
Reinfection
Vaginal swab
Polymerase chain reaction
Sti epidemiology
Reproductive health
Infection duration
Treatment response
Adolescent health
Microbial persistence
Longitudinal study
Dna detection
Weekly sampling
Undetected infections
Public health
Journal: Journal of the American Medical Association
• December-1998
Genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis are a serious public health problem in the United States. Chlamydia infections remain the most common treatable sexually transmitted infection (STI), wi...
Adolescent medicine
Infectious diseases
Pediatrics
Sexually transmitted infections (sti)
Chlamydia trachomatis
Public health
Sti screening
Adolescent females
Pelvic inflammatory disease (pid)
Cost-effective screening
Disease prevalence
Targeted screening
Reinfection risk
Diagnostic testing
Preventive health
Sexual health
Reproductive health
Epidemiology
Sti prevention
Routine annual screening
Risk factors
Health policy
Clinical guidelines
Adolescent sexual behavior
Medical recommendations
Health disparities
Women's health
Bacterial infections
Youth health
Early detection
Population health
Sexually transmitted infections
Journal: The American Journal of Medicine
• December-1985
Intentional use of gasoline as an intoxicant has been frequently reported in diverse clinical literature. Recent investigations have described a high prevalence of this behavior in certain ethnic grou...
Gasoline sniffing
Substance abuse
Inhalant abuse
Tetraethyl lead
Encephalopathy
Neurotoxicity
Intoxication
Addiction
Chelation therapy
Lead poisoning
Behavioral health
Public health
Indigenous health
Neurocognitive effects
Toxicology
Environmental health
Adolescent substance use
Mental health
Respiratory effects
Rehabilitation
Prevention strategies
Substance use disorder
Chemical dependency
Socio-cultural factors
Rural health disparities
Harm reduction
Neurological damage
Journal: Brain and Behavior
• August-2023
Introduction
Being choked/strangled during partnered sex is an emerging sexual behavior, particularly prevalent among young adult women. Using a multiparameter morphometric imaging approach, we aimed...
Cortical thickness
Non-fatal strangulation
Sexual asphyxiation
Sexual choking
Surface morphometry
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• August-2022
Purpose
To determine key elements of a contraception navigator program that provides a personalized approach to overcoming patient-specific barriers by a trained navigator in central Indiana.
Method...
Adolescents
Contraception
Adolescent health services
Access to health care
Human-centered design
Patient engagement
Pregnancy prevention
Barriers to contraception
Contraception navigator
Reproductive health
Sexual health
Birth control access
Youth-friendly services
Stigma reduction
Contraceptive side effects
Patient-centered care
Healthcare navigation
Community engagement
Co-design
Shared decision-making
Personalized care
Trust-building
Healthcare equity
Reproductive justice
Contraceptive counseling
Youth empowerment
Healthcare innovation
Service design
Adolescent autonomy
Health literacy
Digital health solutions
Telehealth
Family planning
Contraceptive adherence
Health communication
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Participatory research
Implementation science
Social determinants of health
Culturally responsive care
Healthcare accessibility
Medical decision-making
Adolescent advocacy
Reproductive rights
Healthcare support systems
Navigator training
Provider-patient relationships
Contraceptive education
Access to
health care
Pregnancy
Barriers
Adolescent and young adults (aya)
Reasoned action
approach (raa)
Human-centered design (hcd)
Research jam (rj)
Actions
Environments
Interactions
Aeiou
Journal: The Lancet Public Health
• August-2021
Sexual health has provided a guiding framework for addressing sexuality in public health for several decades. Although the WHO definition of sexual health is revolutionary in acknowledging positive se...
Sexual wellbeing
Sexual health
Public health
Sexual justice
Sexual pleasure
Health equity
Sexual fulfillment
Sexual agency
Sexual satisfaction
Relational wellbeing
Psychological wellbeing
Physical sexual health
Sexual education
Consent
Sti prevention
Unplanned pregnancy
Sexual dysfunction
Holistic sexuality
Sexual rights
Intimacy
Sexual desire
Sexual arousal
Ethics of sexuality
Population health
Wellbeing indicators
Journal: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
• August-2021
Objective To compare the rates of subsequent infection with Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or Trichomonas vaginalis in a group of high-risk adolescents and young adults.
Methods At...
Subsequent sexually transmitted infections
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Trichomonas vaginalis
Urban adolescents
Young adults
High-risk populations
Sti reinfection
Sexually transmitted diseases
Adolescent health
Sexual behavior
Nongonococcal urethritis
Infection rates
Sexually infected contacts
Sti screening
Infection prevention
Predictors of sti reinfection
Sti clinics
Adolescent sexual health
Risk factors for reinfection
Early sti detection
Journal: Preventive Medicine
• August-2021
Nonfatal firearm assault incidents are more prevalent than gun homicides, however, little is understood about nonfatal firearm assault incidents due to a lack of accurate data in the United States. Th...
Nonfatal firearm assault
Firearm violence
Gun injuries
Police data
Clinical records
Data linkage
Firearm-related injury
Gunshot wounds
Crime data
Public health surveillance
Icd coding
Victim demographics
Law enforcement reports
Emergency room data
Gun violence epidemiology
Trauma registry
Injury prevention
Firearm-related assault
Criminal justice data
Hospital encounters
Firearm injury surveillance
Gunshot victims
Urban violence
Community safety
Gun policy
Data discrepancy
Incident matching
Medical coding
Violence prevention
Firearm-related accidents
Self-inflicted gun injuries
Law enforcement firearm incidents
Public safety
Health informatics
Administrative data integration
Indianapolis crime statistics
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• August-2021
Compared to studies on sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy prevention, sexual pleasure has received limited attention in the adolescent sexual development literature. In the present study, w...
Adolescence
Sexual pleasure
Sexual behavior
Sexual development
Teen intimacy
Partnered sexual experiences
Adolescent sexual health
Emotional intimacy
Sexual desire
Youth sexual experiences
Orgasm and pleasure
Adolescent relationship dynamics
Cuddling and intimacy
Sexual satisfaction
Teenage sexual exploration
Socioemotional factors in sex
Adolescent sexual well-being
Youth sexual education
Sexual experience perceptions
Pleasure and emotional connection
Teen relationship research
Physical vs. emotional pleasure
Adolescent sexual psychology
Intimacy in teen relationships
Journal: International Journal of Sexual Health
• August-2019
Much work on sexual health has emphasized adverse outcomes such as sexually transmitted infections/HIV, unintended pregnancy, and sexual violence. Although these objectives are of continued importance...
Sexual pleasure
Sexual health
Sexual rights
Sexual wellbeing
Sexual politics
Health promotion
Public health
Reproductive health
Sexuality policy
Pleasure-centered approach
Hiv prevention
Sti prevention
Sexual violence
Advocacy
Law and policy
Sexual satisfaction
Gender rights
Reproductive justice
Global health
Clinical practice
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• August-2018
Purpose
Youth living with HIV (YLHIV) in the United States (U.S.) account for nearly one-third of new HIV infections and face significant barriers to care engagement; only 25% are virally suppressed....
Healthcare transition
Youth living with hiv
Hiv care continuum
Adolescent hiv
Hiv treatment adherence
Antiretroviral therapy
Viral suppression
Hiv care engagement
Healthcare disparities
Transition to adult care
Hiv and insurance
Disclosure stigma
Adolescent clinics
Adult hiv care
Retention in care
Minority health
Sexual minority youth
Hiv public health
Hiv policy
Multisite study
Longitudinal research
Healthcare access
Patient outcomes
Clinic best practices
Hiv support services
Healthcare barriers
Medicaid and hiv
Hiv youth services
Adolescents
Hiv
Clinical care
Healthcare
Transition
Youth
Living
Care
Continuum
Adolescent
Treatment
Adherence
Antiretroviral
Therapy
Viral
Suppression
Engagement
Disparities
Adult
Insurance
Disclosure
Stigma
Clinics
Retention
Minority
Public
Policy
Multisite
Study
Longitudinal
Research
Access
Patient
Outcomes
Best
Practices
Support
Services
Barriers
Medicaid
Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
• August-2016
Sexual satisfaction is commonly defined and discussed in physiological terms of arousal and orgasm. Yet this narrow discourse does not accommodate the complex, multidimensional, and interpersonal aspe...
Bisexual women
Sexual satisfaction
Interpersonal dynamics
Emotional attunement
Emotional gratification
Partner gratification
Sensory gratification
Sexual experience
Relational dynamics
Intimacy
Mutuality
Partner skill
Communication
Novelty in relationships
Holistic sexual satisfaction
Sexual wellbeing
Mcclelland’s framework
Emotional security
Quality of interaction
Best sex experiences
Thematic analysis
Women’s sexual health
Sexual relationships
Partnered sexual encounters
Psychological aspects of sexuality
Sexual experience diversity
Embodied experiences
Bisexual
Sex
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• August-2015
Objectives Behaviourally bisexual women (women who have sex with women and men (WSWM)) are more likely to report a history of sexually transmitted infections (STI) than women who have sex exclusively...
Sti testing
Self-collected samples
Bisexual women
Women who have sex with women and men (wswm)
Sexual health
Sti screening
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Trichomonas vaginalis
Vaginal self-sampling
Oral self-sampling
Anal self-sampling
Barriers to sti testing
Sexual behavior and sti risk
Anal play and sti risk
Non-traditional sti testing
Sexual health disparities
Women's sexual health
At-home sti testing
Sti prevention strategies
Bisexual health research
Lgbtq+ sexual health
Public health interventions
Underserved populations
Sti care accessibility
Lgbtq+
Sti
Wswm
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• August-2013
Although frequently cited as being at high risk for HIV/STI transmission, little is known about behaviorally bisexual men’s patterns and experiences of condom use and nonuse with male and female sexua...
Bisexuality
Bisexual men
Sexual behavior
Condom use
Gender
Hiv prevention
Sti transmission
Safe sex
Sexual health
Male partners
Female partners
Relationship dynamics
Casual partners
Sexual risk
Public health
Behavioral patterns
Risk factors
Prevention strategies
Sexual practices
Intimate relationships
Health interventions
Lgbtq health
Sexual orientation
Hiv risk
Condom
Hiv
Sti
Journal: Vaccine
• August-2012
Introduction
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine trials have demonstrated high efficacy in preventing HPV infections and HPV related disease in females ages 16–26. However, there is no source data to...
Human papillomavirus vaccination
Human papillomavirus infection
Adolescent
Hpv prevention
Vaccine efficacy
Sexual health
Sti prevention
Urban adolescents
Public health
Hpv detection
Sexual behavior
Vaccination impact
Health disparities
Risk reduction
Immunization
Disease prevention
Cervical cancer prevention
Adolescent health
Vaccination rates
Hpv screening
Condom use
Behavioral study
Clinical research
Healthcare access
Preventive medicine
Vaccine coverage
Health outcomes
Sexual risk behavior
Health education
Vaccine hesitancy
Epidemiology
Journal: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
• August-2012
Methods
Participants were 13- to 21-year-old females receiving their first HPV vaccine dose, recruited from an adolescent primary care clinic between June 2008 and June 2010. These data are from th...
Human papillomavirus (hpv)
Hpv infection
Hpv prevalence
Quadrivalent hpv vaccine
Adolescent women
Young women
Sexual health
Cervicovaginal swabs
Hpv-16
Hpv-18
Hpv screening
Sexually experienced vs inexperienced
Sti co-infection
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Multiple sexual partners
Sexual behavior
Hpv risk factors
Hpv dna testing
Public health
Adolescent gynecology
Vaccine impact
Hpv and sexual activity
Sti epidemiology
Reproductive health
Hpv and socioeconomic factors
Adolescent vaccination.
Journal: Journal of Adolescence
• August-2011
Developing a sexual self-concept is an important developmental task of adolescence; however, little empirical evidence describes this development, nor how these changes are related to development in s...
Adolescent women
Sexual self-concept
Sexual behavior
Sexual openness
Sexual esteem
Sexual anxiety
Latent growth curve modeling
Adolescent development
Sexual health
Psychological well-being
Sexual identity
Behavioral development
Sexual exploration
Longitudinal study
Developmental psychology
Youth sexuality
Reciprocal relationship
Journal: Culture, Health & Sexuality
• August-2011
Research on behaviourally bisexual Latino men in the USA has not yet examined sexual health issues among men living in diverse areas of the nation, including the Midwest. A community-based participato...
Bisexual
Latino
Men who have sex with both men and women (msmw)
Migration
Usa
Sexual health
Bisexual identity
Latino men
Midwest usa
Community-based research
Public health barriers
Cultural competency
Sexual risk behaviors
Health disparities
Social stigma
Substance use
Disclosure
Family relationships
Lgbtq+ health
Minority health
Migration experiences
Community support
Structural interventions
Affirmative healthcare
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• August-2011
Background:
The natural history of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) infections is largely unknown. The objective of the current study was to use sequential weekly vaginal samples and molecular techniques...
Gonorrhea
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Adolescent women
Natural history of infection
Incident infections
Bacterial load
Coinfection
Chlamydia
Longitudinal study
Vaginal swabs
Molecular techniques
Transmission
Shedding patterns
Asymptomatic infections
Sexual health
Primary care clinics
Urban population
Std surveillance
Microbial quantification
Public health
Infectious disease
Epidemiology
Sexually transmitted infections (sti)
Clinical outcomes
Risk factors
Disease progression
Journal: Journal of Medical Virology
• August-2011
Most human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in young women become undetectable by standard assays after a few months. It is possible that many HPV infections do not actually clear, but persist at very...
Hpv 16 persistence
Human papillomavirus
Hpv clearance
Adolescent women
Hpv detection
Low-level hpv
Hpv reappearance
Hpv longitudinal study
Viral persistence
Hpv genotyping
Nested pcr
Hpv dna
Hpv testing methods
Hpv infection duration
Hpv epidemiology
Cervical health
Hpv screening
Hpv natural history
Adolescent hpv study
Hpv research
Hpv
Clearance
Adolescence
Persistence
Journal: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
• August-2011
Study Objective
Although underutilized, the vaginal contraceptive ring has several advantages over other contraceptive methods that could benefit adolescents. We examined factors that may influence w...
Vaginal contraceptive ring
Adolescent contraception
Birth control acceptability
Female reproductive health
Sexual health education
Contraceptive method preferences
Vaginal ring awareness
Contraceptive counseling
Genital comfort
Insertion and removal concerns
Alternative insertion techniques
Adolescent sexual health
Female genital self-perception
Vaginal health
Contraceptive decision-making
Healthcare provider influence
Contraceptive knowledge
Contraceptive method utilization
Teen pregnancy prevention
Reproductive anatomy education
Barrier to contraceptive use
Youth-friendly family planning
Hormonal contraception
Sexual and reproductive wellbeing
Contraceptive attitudes
Adolescent
Contraception
Acceptability
Birth control
Sexual health
Contraceptive method
Insertion and removal
Reproductive anatomy
Sexual education
Family planning
Sti prevention
Adolescent health
Women's health
Public health
Reproductive rights
Sexual wellbeing
Medical counseling
Contraceptive access
Health literacy
Birth control education
Self-perception
Health communication
Sexual empowerment
Intimate health
Vaginal ring
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• August-2010
This review presents a summary of existing knowledge regarding the effect of testicular cancer along four broad domains, including romantic and sexual relationships, body image, and fertility. A total...
Testicular cancer
Survivorship
Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
Romantic relationships
Sexual relationships
Body image
Fertility
Sexual function
Psychological adjustment
Partnered vs. unpartnered survivors
Cancer and sexual health
Developmental research
Oncology
Cancer survivorship research
Health outcomes
Cancer treatment effects
Reproductive health
Mental health
Psychosocial well-being
Research gaps
Future directions in cancer survivorship studies
Journal: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
• August-2009
Study Objective
Contraceptive withdrawal, or coitus interruptus, is a widespread method in adolescents, but factors affecting usage have not been longitudinally investigated. Study objectives were to...
Withdrawal
Contraception
Adolescents
Contraceptive withdrawal
Coitus interruptus
Adolescent contraceptive use
Sexual behavior
Adolescent sexual health
Withdrawal effectiveness
Sti risk
Pregnancy prevention
Condom use
Hormonal contraceptive use
Sexual self-efficacy
Sexual control
Sexual coercion
Partner influence on contraception
Family influence on sexual health
Contraceptive counseling
Reproductive health
High-risk sexual behavior
Contraceptive decision-making
Adolescent relationship dynamics
Sexual health education
Public health interventions
Teen pregnancy prevention
Reproductive autonomy
Journal: Archives of Sexual Behavior
• August-2008
Mood and sexual interest changes are commonly cited reasons for discontinuing hormonal contraceptives. Data, however, are inconsistent and limited to adult users. We examined associations of hormonal...
Adolescent contraception
Hormonal contraception
Oral contraceptives
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (dmpa)
Sexual interest
Sexual desire
Mood changes
Positive mood
Negative mood
Contraceptive adherence
Contraceptive discontinuation
Adolescent reproductive health
Family planning
Birth control
Hormonal effects
Sexual behavior
Longitudinal study
Daily diary method
Adolescent psychology
Reproductive health
Women's health
Contraceptive side effects
Menstrual cycle
Mood stability
Sexual well-being
Adolescent
Mood
Daily diaries
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• August-2006
Purpose
Sexual abstinence has become the primary response to adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention. However, most abstinence programs are based on adult ideas of ab...
Sexual abstinence
Adolescence
Decision-making
Qualitative research
Sexual behavior
Adolescent development
Readiness
Rite of passage
Maturity
Relationships
Moral beliefs
Social factors
Health risks
Family influence
First sex
Conceptualization
Transition
Gender differences
Age differences
Sexual experience
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• August-2005
Purpose
To explore associations of relationship quality, coital frequency, unprotected coitus, and chlamydia infection over time.
Methods
Data came from 142 adolescent females with sexually transmi...
Relationship quality
Adolescents
Chlamydia infection
Condom use
Coital frequency
Unprotected coitus
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Adolescent sexual health
Partner change
Std prevention
Chlamydia trachomatis
Safe sex practices
Sexual behavior
Adolescent relationships
Sexual risk factors
Condom protection
Structural equation modeling
Public health interventions
Teen sexual behavior
Reproductive health
Partner dynamics
Sti risk reduction
Condom effectiveness
Youth sexual health education
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Infections
• August-2002
Objective: To evaluate sexual behaviour (including abstinence), sex partner change, and condom use during the 3 month period following treatment for Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trich...
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Adolescents
Post-treatment behaviors
Sexual behavior
Prevention strategies
Condom use
Partner change
Abstinence
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Trichomoniasis
Non-gonococcal urethritis (ngu)
Reinfection risk
Sexual health
Public health clinics
Risk reduction
Partner re-exposure
Safe sex practices
Adolescent health
Behavioral change
Sti prevention
Journal: Transgender Health
• April-2022
Purpose: Telemedicine holds potential to improve access to gender-affirming care for gender-diverse youth (GDY), but little is known about youth's perspectives regarding its use. The purpose of this s...
Gender-diverse youth
Telemedicine
Gender-affirming care
Covid-19
Healthcare access
Virtual care
Adolescent health
Lgbtq+ health
Medical satisfaction
Online healthcare
Patient experience
Privacy concerns
Digital health
Telehealth services
Remote consultation
Youth perspectives
Gender identity
Healthcare equity
Mental health
Pediatric care
Medical technology
Virtual visits
Healthcare innovation
Inclusivity
Digital accessibility
Medical preferences
Journal: The Journal of Pediatrics
• April-2021
The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused over 1 000 000 deaths worldwide and over 200 000 deaths in the US to date.1 Most, but not all of the deaths and more severe conseque...
Covid-19
Coronavirus disease 2019
Sars-cov-2
Vaccination
Immunization
Vaccine confidence
Vaccine hesitancy
Public health
Nonpharmaceutical interventions (npis)
Social distancing
Mask-wearing
Hand hygiene
Contact tracing
Pandemic management
Vaccine development
Clinical trials
Vaccine efficacy
Vaccine-induced immunity
Seasonal vaccination
Public health communication
Health disparities
Pediatric vaccination
Adolescent immunization
Equitable vaccine allocation
Covid-19 morbidity
Covid-19 mortality
Economic impact
Social stress
Emotional well-being
Health policy
Journal: Journal of the International AIDS Society
• April-2021
Introduction
There are approximately 1.7 million adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV, ages 10 to 19) globally, including 110,000 in Kenya. While ALHIV experience poor retention in care, limited data e...
Adolescent hiv
Hiv care disengagement
Trauma and hiv
Mental health
Hiv stigma
Retention in hiv care
Psychological trauma
Hiv disclosure
Social support
Antiretroviral adherence
Hiv and depression
Hiv youth care
Trauma-informed care
Adolescent health outcomes
Hiv patient dropouts
Hiv policy
Hiv care strategies
Stigma and isolation
Violence and hiv
Hiv mental healthcare
Hiv
Care disengagement
Trauma
Stigma
Retention
Adherence
Depression
Youth
Patient dropouts
Policy
Strategies
Isolation
Violence
Healthcare
Treatment
Intervention
Well-being
Support systems
Counseling
Resilience
Awareness
Community
Prevention
Diagnosis
Therapy
Journal: JMIR Research Protocols
• April-2021
Background:
In the United States, adolescents and young adults are disproportionately affected by HIV and have poorer HIV-related health outcomes than adults. Health care transition (HCT) from pediat...
Hiv
Mhealth
Transition to adult care
Young adults
Feasibility studies
Retention in care
Control groups
United states
Telemedicine
Hiv infections
Mobile phone
Digital health
Social cognitive theory
Health care transition
Hiv care
Patient engagement
Viral suppression
Behavioral health
Public health
Adolescent health
Implementation science
Youth living with hiv
Itransition
Mobile health (mhealth)
Medication adherence
Intervention development
Pilot implementation
Feasibility
Acceptability
Usability testing
Hiv treatment
Health outcomes
Clinical trial
Hiv disparities
Transition-eligible youth
Medical chart abstraction
Qualitative research
Social determinants of health
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Hiv care providers
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• April-2020
Purpose
Youth in the child welfare system experience disproportionate rates of negative sexual health outcomes as well as increased engagement in risky sexual behaviors. This study explored the impac...
Sexual identity
Sexual well-being
Sexual health
Child welfare
Foster care
Foster youth
Foster care alumni
Adolescent
Young adult
Adolescent sexual development
Young adult sexual health
Sociosexualization
Sexual identity development
Sexual orientation identity
Risky sexual behaviors
Sexual abuse history
Adverse childhood experiences (aces)
Sexuality-related discussions
Foster parent communication
Peer influence
Public policy
Trauma and sexual health
Sexual identity commitment
Sexual identity exploration
Sexual identity synthesis
Sexual orientation uncertainty
Sexual health outcomes
Youth sexual education
Journal: Journal of Bisexuality
• April-2019
Research on sexual satisfaction tends to focus mostly on heterosexual women and women in monogamous relationships. Sexual satisfaction among sexual minority women and women who are nonmonogamous or no...
Monogamous
Nonmonogamous
Unpartnered sexual minority
Bisexual women
Sexual minority women
Sexual satisfaction
Non-monogamy
Monogamous relationships
Nonmonogamous relationships
Unpartnered women
Sexual identity
Internalized homonegativity
Relationship configuration
Sexual health
Gender of partner
Dating satisfaction
Sexual well-being
Partnered vs unpartnered
Sexual behavior
Lgbtq+ health
Women’s sexuality
Sexual relationship dynamics
Minority women’s health
Sexual research
Online survey
Interpersonal factors
Sexual orientation
Psychological well-being
Sexual expression
Non-heterosexual women
Inclusive sexual health research
Sexual autonomy
Relationship satisfaction
Alternative relationships
Sexual studies
Queer women
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• April-2018
Purpose
Linkage of HIV-negative youth to prevention services is increasingly important with the development of effective pre-exposure prophylaxis that complements behavioral and other prevention-focu...
Hiv prevention
Youth linkage
Prevention services
Barriers
Facilitators
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (prep)
Sexual minority youth
Community partnerships
Provider-youth trust
Healthcare access
Confidentiality
Health records
Privacy concerns
Hiv testing
Sti prevention
Public health infrastructure
Health disparities
At-risk youth
Behavioral interventions
Health equity
Youth navigation
Medical trust
Adolescent medicine
Minority health
Lgbtq+ health
Community-based programs
Structural barriers
Program implementation
Health policy
Insurance confidentiality
Prevention continuum
Hiv
Lgbtq+
Sti
Prep
Journal: Journal of Urban Health
• April-2018
Criminal justice practices in the USA disproportionately affect sexual and racial/ethnic minority men, who are at higher risk of incarceration. Previous research demonstrates associations between inca...
Incarceration
Transactional sex
Young men who have sex with men (ymsm)
Hiv
Health disparities
Criminal justice system
Racial/ethnic minority
Sexual risk behaviors
Hiv-infected ymsm
Homelessness
Social-structural factors
Public health
Social services
Hiv clinic engagement
Sexual health
Hiv prevention
Minority health
Economic disadvantage
Urban centers
Multivariate logistic regression
Risk behaviors
Sexual exploitation
Youth vulnerability
Criminal justice reform
Hiv care retention
Journal: mBio
• April-2015
Puberty is an important developmental stage wherein hormonal shifts mediate the physical and physiological changes that lead to menarche, but until now, the bacterial composition of vaginal microbiota...
Vaginal microbiota
Puberty
Menarche
Adolescent health
Lactobacillus
Gardnerella vaginalis
Bacterial vaginosis
Microbial composition
Reproductive health
Vaginal flora
Vulvar microbiota
Hormonal changes
Adolescent development
16s rrna sequencing
Longitudinal study
Lactic acid bacteria
Perimenarcheal girls
Skin microbiota
Microbiome transition
Female health
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• April-2015
Purpose
For young women, new sexual experiences normatively increase after puberty and coincide with extensive changes to brain regions governing self-regulation of risk behavior. These neurodevelopm...
Adolescent sexual decision-making
Neuroimaging
Fmri
Risk-taking
Self-regulation
Cognitive control
Prefrontal cortex
Anterior cingulate cortex
Visual cortex
Neural activation
Sexual risk
Sexual behavior
Adolescent brain development
Decision-making processes
Neurocognitive development
Behavioral neuroscience
Impulse control
Emotional regulation
Risk perception
Sexual health
Sti prevention
Unintended pregnancy
Public health
Sexual emotions
Prospective diary study
Appetitive stimuli
Reward processing
Risk assessment
Brain and behavior
Health psychology
Adolescent psychology
Cognitive-affective network
Affective neuroscience
Executive function
Developmental neuroscience
Adolescent vulnerability
Sexual risk-taking
Neurodevelopment
Neural correlates
Behavioral science
Sexual well-being
Adolescent health
Health risk behaviors
Neuroethics
Adolescent decision-making
Psychosocial factors
Sexual risk prevention
Brain function
Mental health
Developmental psychology
Youth sexuality
Cognitive processing
Health interventions
Journal: AIDS and Behavior
• April-2015
Women (N = 138) with histories of illicit drug use were recruited into an electronic diary study that used Android smartphones for data collection. The diary was to be completed each day for 12 weeks...
Heterosexual anal intercourse
Women
Drug use
Daily diary study
Electronic data collection
Sexual behavior
Hiv prevention
Risk behaviors
Methamphetamine
Cocaine
Condom use
Sexual lubricants
Harm reduction
Substance use and sexual activity
Sexual health
Smartphone-based research
Behavioral interventions
African american women
Latina women
Public health
High-risk sexual behavior
Sex work
Sti prevention
Sexual pleasure
Multiple sexual partners
Transactional sex
Injection drug use
Health disparities
Reproductive health
Intimate partner violence
Sexual risk-taking
Mobile health (mhealth)
Real-time data collection
Journal: Trends in Microbiology
• April-2013
Research on the human microbiome is beginning to address factors associated with between-group differences. Recognition of the social and political nature of traditional race and ethnicity categories...
Ethnicity
Race
Microbiome
Human microbiome
Health disparities
Social determinants of health
Genetic variation
Cultural influences
Epidemiology
Microbiota
Gut microbiome
Microbial diversity
Public health
Personalized medicine
Ancestry
Environmental factors
Healthcare inequality
Biomedical research
Precision medicine
Racial and ethnic differences
Socioeconomic factors
Population health
Genetic ancestry
Health equity
Microbiome and disease
Community health
Translational medicine
Medical anthropology
Health policy
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• April-2013
Unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STI) continue to be significant public health problems, and adolescents are disproportionately affected by both. With national attention and f...
Long-acting reversible contraceptives (larc)
Dual-method contraception
Condoms
Adolescent sexual health
Unintended pregnancy
Sexually transmitted infections (sti)
Contraceptive use
Public health
Pregnancy prevention
Sti prevention
Adolescent behavior
Condom use
Sexual risk
Barrier methods
Reproductive health
Sexual decision-making
Health promotion
Safe sex practices
Adolescent relationships
Preventive care
Journal: The Journal of Sexual Medicine
• April-2012
Introduction
Recent nationally representative data documenting event-level condom use have included samples that are predominantly heterosexual, resulting in limited information on rates of condom us...
Condoms
Sexual event
Msm
Anal intercourse
Men
Condom use
Men who have sex with men (msm)
Sexual behavior
Hiv prevention
Sti risk
Safe sex practices
Sexual health
Lgbtq+ health
Public health
Risk reduction strategies
Partner status
Sexual event context
Ejaculation
Sexual risk assessment
Internet survey
Demographics
Hiv risk
Behavioral epidemiology
Sexual partner dynamics
Condom efficacy
Sti transmission
Prevention strategies
Msm sexual health research
Sexual orientation
Health disparities
Sexual risk-taking
Journal: Journal of Pediatric Psychology
• April-2012
Objective: To explore the relationships among impulse control, diabetes-specific self-efficacy, and diabetes management behaviors among emerging adults with type 1 diabetes.
Methods: A total of 204...
Adolescents
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes management
Impulse control
Self-efficacy
Diabetes-specific self-efficacy
Health behavior
Emerging adults
Chronic disease management
Behavioral health
Self-regulation
Diabetes self-care
Youth diabetes
Psychological factors in diabetes
Glycemic control
Health psychology
Diabetes treatment adherence
Diabetes education
Self-management strategies
Coping mechanisms
Patient empowerment
Healthcare interventions
Behavioral interventions
Metabolic health
Diabetes research
Diabetes outcomes
Public health
Adolescent health
Journal: International Journal of STD & AIDS
• April-2010
Rectal sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common in men at risk for urethral infections with these pathogens, particularly men who have sex with men (MSM). However, for those individuals not r...
Rectal sti screening
Men who have sex with men (msm)
Self-obtained rectal specimens
Sti diagnostics
Sexual health
Community-based testing
Self-sampling acceptability
Sti prevention
Public health
Urethral infections
Clinical screening
Sexual behavior
Sti testing methods
Health-care provider interaction
Diagnostic feasibility
Risk reduction
Infectious disease control
Lgbtq+ health
Epidemiology
Sti treatment
Health interventions
Preventive care
Patient experience
Sexual health services
At-risk populations
Disease surveillance
Accessible testing
Community health
Medical diagnostics
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• April-2008
We conducted a pilot study using new technology to track adolescent “place.” Using Global Positioning System (GPS)–enabled cell phones, we recruited and tracked 15 female adolescents for a 1-week peri...
Adolescents
Adolescent travel
Travel patterns
Gps tracking
Global positioning system (gps)
Adolescent health
Distance from home
Time of day
Day of week
Weekend travel
Holiday travel
Neighborhood mobility
Spatial behavior
Health research
Dynamic measurement
Mobility patterns
Travel behavior
Urban mobility
Location tracking
Movement patterns
Geospatial analysis
Adolescent independence
Environmental exposure
Daily travel routines
Technology in health research
Place-based behavior
Transportation trends
Journal: Journal of Pediatric Psychology
• April-2007
Objective This study tested parallel adolescent and parent versions of the Perceptions of Adolescents’ Assumption of Diabetes Management scales. Methods First, 78 items developed from interview data w...
Adolescents
Diabetes
Diabetes management responsibility
Perceptions
Parental involvement
Self-care
Chronic disease management
Type 1 diabetes
Adolescent health
Family dynamics
Health responsibility
Pediatric diabetes
Diabetes self-management
Parent-adolescent relationship
Health behavior
Diabetes care
Health perception
Disease management
Treatment adherence
Youth chronic illness
Health psychology
Adolescent independence
Caregiver perceptions
Diabetes education
Medical adherence
Family support
Behavioral health
Psychometric testing
Scale validation
Patient-centered care
Adolescent autonomy
Health measurement
Pediatric endocrinology
Diabetes self-efficacy
Psychological assessment
Shared decision-making
Health communication
Diabetes intervention
Diabetes monitoring
Parental influence
Health outcomes
Self-regulation
Adolescent development
Healthcare engagement
Psychosocial factors
Diabetes research
Measurement tools
Adherence scales
Family support systems
Healthcare research
Journal: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• April-2005
Background:
Treatment of sex partners by patient-delivered partner therapy (PDPT) may prove to be an effective strategy in reducing reinfection and preventing the sequelae of sexually transmitted in...
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Trichomonas vaginalis
Sexually transmitted infections
Partner notification
Patient-delivered partner therapy
Sti prevalence
Sexual dyads
Sti treatment
Infection prevalence
Partner treatment
Reinfection prevention
Sti clinic
Coinfection
Chlamydia prevalence
Gonorrhea prevalence
Trichomonas vaginalis in partnerships
Sti risk
Uninfected partners
Sexual health
Public health
Sti screening
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health
• April-2005
Over the past century, public health approaches to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have come from 1 of 2 camps. Although specific policies certainly reflected the times in which they arose, the...
Abstinence-only
Sti prevention
Public health policy
Adolescent health
Sexual education
Comprehensive sex education
Risk reduction
Epidemiologic causality
Sexual behavior
Virginity pledge
Longitudinal study
Add health
Behavioral interventions
Safe sex practices
Condom use
Public health interventions
Sexual risk-taking
Youth sexuality
Health education
Reproductive health
Teen pregnancy prevention
Policy analysis
Moral agendas
Religious influence
Sexual abstinence
Failure rate
Simulation studies
Longitudinal research
Prevention strategies
Sexual decision-making
Epidemiology
Journal: Herpes : the Journal of the IHMF
• April-2004
Stigma affects both herpes-infected and uninfected people. The stigma associated with genital herpes may influence a person's decision to seek care or disclose the infection to others. For uninfected...
Genital herpes
Stigma
Care-seeking behaviors
Sexually transmitted infections (stis)
Herpes prevention
Sti disclosure
Public health approaches
Sti treatment
Health stigma
Stigma in healthcare
Sti prevention
Herpes treatment
Healthcare barriers
Stigmatization in sexual health
Social impact of stis
Health-seeking behavior
Journal: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
• April-2003
Study Objective: To describe frequency of douching and reasons as timing to menses, vaginal symptoms, and coitus and the association of these behaviors to the diagnosis of three sexually acquired infe...
Vaginal douching
Sexual health
Adolescent health
Young adult women
Sexually transmitted infections
Sti risk
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Trichomonas
Sexual risk behaviors
Contraceptive choices
Injectable progestins
Vaginal symptoms
Menstrual hygiene
Coital hygiene
Self-treatment
Reproductive health
Public health
High-risk adolescents
Std clinics
Community health
Dna amplification testing
Urine-based testing
Vaginal swabs
Infection prevention
Adolescent sexual behavior
Women's health
Sexually active
Journal: Journal of Research on Adolescence
• 1997
Relations of contraceptive behavior, problem behaviors, and health-protective behaviors were examined in an ethnically and socioeconomically diverse sample of sexually active adolescents. First-order...
Contraceptive behavior
Adolescent lifestyles
Structural modeling
Problem behaviors
Health-protective behaviors
Sexual health
Risk behavior
Adolescent contraceptive use
Alcohol use
Drug use
Aggression
Delinquency
Diet
Exercise
Seatbelt use
Dental hygiene
Confirmatory factor analysis
Health behavior models
Reproductive health
Safe sex practices
Adolescent decision-making
Public health
Behavioral patterns
Risk reduction
Sti prevention
Pregnancy prevention
Youth health
Social determinants of health
Sexual risk-taking
Health psychology
Adolescent well-being
Protective factors
Journal: Journal of the American Medical Association
In 2000, a total of 702 093 genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis and 358 995 due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.1 These reported ca...
Sexually transmitted diseases
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Infectious diseases
Public health
Asymptomatic infections
Disease burden
Epidemiology
Sti surveillance
Cdc reports
Sexual health
Disease transmission
Undiagnosed infections
Sti prevention
Curable infections
Health disparities
Population health
Reproductive health
Sti screening
Epidemiological trends
Hidden epidemic
Untreated stis
High-risk populations
Sexual behavior
Health policy
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