Paper Title
Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Among a Heterogeneous Group of WSW(M)
Keywords
- women who have sex with women
- gender identity
- lesbian health
- stis
- prevention
- testing
- wsw(m)
- sti screening
- sexual health
- gender expression
- sexual orientation
- preventative health
- masculinity
- sexual behavior
- health disparities
- bisexual women
- queer health
- non-heteronormative relationships
- sexual risk
- sexual minority women
- erotic health
- fantasy
- masturbation
- role play
- lgbtq+ research
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Publication Info
Volume: 28 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 9–15
Published On
December, 2015
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Abstract
Objectives: This study explored predictors of STI screening among a heterogeneous group of women who have sex with women and men. Methods: Following bivariate analyses, a multivariate logistic regression model was conducted to assess the relationship between testing and sociodemographic, relationship characteristics. Results: The majority of participants reported not receiving STI screening in the past year. Gender expression, and not sexual orientation, was a significant predictor of screening. For each increase in masculinity, participants had lower odds of receiving an STI test. Conclusions: More research is needed to understand how gender expression of WSW(M) relates to preventative health behaviors.
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