Reducing harmful sexual behaviour in adolescents

Wiggins, Joshua; Hepburn, Sarah; Rossiter, Rowena

doi:10.7748/ldp2013.10.16.8.16.e1447

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“…Similarly, a study conducted in Ghana established that young people with hearing and vision loss had a higher likelihood of engaging in casual sex ( 42 ). This further reemphasizes the need to prioritise and integrate disability in programming for SRHR ( 43 ).…”

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The sexual behavior of young people living with a disability: Findings from the KAP study in Northern Uganda

Bukuluki

Wandiembe

Kiwujja³

et al. 2023

Front. Reprod. Health

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IntroductionYoung people living with disability form one of the most vulnerable population groups globally. There is limited information on the use of SRH services among young people living with a disability.MethodsThis analysis is based on household survey data among young people. Drawing on a sample of 861 young people living with a disability (15 -24 years), we investigate the sexual behaviour, and identify the risk factors associated with sexual behavior of young people living with a disability. Multilevel logistic regression was used.ResultsResults indicate that risky sexual behaviour was associated with alcohol consumption (aOR = 1.68; 95%CI: 0.97, 3.01), having limited knowledge of HIV and STI prevention methods (aOR = 6.03; 95%CI: 0.99, 30.00), and low life skills (aOR = 4.23; 95%CI: 1.59, 12.87). The odds of not using a condom at last sex were significantly higher among in-school young people than out of school young people (aOR = 0.34; 95%CI: 0.12, 0.99).DiscussionTargeted interventions aimed at reaching out to young people living with a disability should consider their sexual and reproductive health needs, barriers, and facilitators. Interventions can also promote self-efficacy and agency of young people living with a disability in making informed sexual and reproductive health choices.

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The sexual behavior of young people living with a disability: Findings from the KAP study in Northern Uganda

Bukuluki

Wandiembe

Kiwujja³

et al. 2023

Front. Reprod. Health

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“…The final Keep Safe group model and manual drew on the slim practice-based evidence available from across UK (Hackett, 2011; Murphy et al , 2007; Wiggins et al , 2013), New Zealand (Ayland and West, 2006), Australia (Sakdalan and Gupta 2014) and North America (Silovsky et al , 2012; Carpentier et al , 2006). The aim of the model and manual was to maximise its accessibility and acceptability, through young-person-friendly visual, concrete, and creative materials, promoting active learning and role-play.…”

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“…CBT has also been adapted and used successfully with children and young people with ID and other psychological difficulties, not including harmful sexual behaviour (for example, see (Andrews et al 2010, Wiggins, Hepburn & Rossiter 2013.…”

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Keep Safe: the development of a manualised group CBT intervention for adolescents with ID who display harmful sexual behaviours

Malovic

Rossiter

Murphy

2018

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This paper focuses on the development of Keep Safe, a manualised group intervention for adolescents with intellectual disabilities who display harmful sexual behaviour (HSB), and is the initial phase of a feasibility study. National reports have highlighted the need for the development of specialist programmes, as adolescents with intellectual disabilities make up a significant proportion of young people referred to specialist HSB services and there is a lack of evidence or practice-based interventions for them. Keep Safe development concurrent parental/ carer sessions (some joint). The main focus of Keep Safe is to enhance well-being and reduce harm. Four initial sites volunteered as feasibility leads, and 2 more were added as recruitment was more difficult than foreseen. This study is innovative and valuable given the recognition that research and practice is significantly lacking in this area.

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“…Insufficient interventions to prevent sexual reoffending have to be understood in light of the special needs among this group of adolescents. As previous research has pointed out, the treatment that serves adolescents with cognitive impairments needs to be adapted (Almond & Giles, 2008;Malovic, Rossiter, & Murphy, 2018;Wiggins, Hepburn, & Rossiter, 2013). Among learning disabled respondents in this sample, specialised treatment providers sometimes required extended treatment, but they had to finish the original treatment before assessing that the treatment was completed.…”

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Perspectives of young adult males who displayed harmful sexual behaviour during adolescence on motive and treatment

Kjellgren

2019

Journal of Sexual Aggression

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Few studies have examined the subjective experiences of young people following interventions for sexually abusive behaviour. To learn more about how this population experienced these interventions and how these interventions, affect their adult life, 22 adult males (m = 22 years) who were assessed as teenagers (m = 15 years) for sexually abusing children or peers were interviewed, on average six years after the assessment of their offence. Three main themes were identified: something sexual happened (recalling memories of the sexual acts and motives of the behaviour), societal actions (interventions offered), and life has been affected (memories and feelings associated with the abuse still being present). Seven respondents (32%), who all had a cognitive disability, had sexually reoffended by follow-up. If the respondents received interventions that focused on their abusive behaviour, they were likely to find the interventions helpful. Interventions that did not address abusive behaviour, were perceived as less helpful for dealing with their behaviour, and the short-and long-term consequences associated with this behaviour. Respondents reported feelings of sadness and guilt associated with their sexually abusive behaviour and these feelings remained into adulthood. These findings suggest that interventions for this population need to address the individual needs of the adolescent as well as sexual behaviour problems. In addition, interventions should include opportunities for follow-up.

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Reducing harmful sexual behaviour in adolescents

Cited by 6 publications

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The sexual behavior of young people living with a disability: Findings from the KAP study in Northern Uganda

The sexual behavior of young people living with a disability: Findings from the KAP study in Northern Uganda

Keep Safe: the development of a manualised group CBT intervention for adolescents with ID who display harmful sexual behaviours

Perspectives of young adult males who displayed harmful sexual behaviour during adolescence on motive and treatment

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