Sexual preventative health in US sexual minority women: a review

McCune, Kaitlyn C; Imborek, Katherine L; Stockdale, Colleen K.

doi:10.17077/2154-4751.1329

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“…Women who have sex with women who are cisgender (i.e. whose assigned sex at birth aligns with their current gender identity) are often inaccurately perceived to be at minimal to no risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV (Doull et al 2018;Gorgos and Marrazzo 2011;Matebeni 2009;Muzny et al 2013), despite research documenting equal or higher risk compared to women with exclusively male partners (Gorgos and Marrazzo 2011;McCune, Imborek and Stockdale 2017;Kerr, Ding and Thompson 2013). Studies have documented risk factors for and transmission of trichomoniasis, syphilis, hepatitis A and human papillomavirus between female sexual partners (Gorgos and Marrazzo 2011;Kerr, Ding and Thompson 2013).…”

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HIV and sexually transmitted infection knowledge among women who have sex with women in four Southern African countries

Paschen-Wolff

Reddy

Matebeni

et al. 2019

Culture, Health & Sexuality

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Women who have sex with women in Southern Africa, where HIV prevalence is high, are often presumed to have minimal risk for sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV despite research documenting female-to-female transmission. This study examined the demographic and social factors contributing to female-to-female STI/HIV transmission knowledge among Southern African women who have sex with women using an integrated model of health literacy. In collaboration with community-based organisations in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, data were collected through anonymous surveys (N ¼ 591). Multivariable stepwise forward logistic regression assessed independent associations between participant characteristics and high vs. low knowledge using five items. Overall, 64.4% (n ¼ 362) of women had high knowledge; 35.6% (n ¼ 200) had low knowledge. Higher education (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 2.24, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.48, 3.40), regular income (aOR: 2.14, 95% CI: 1.43, 3.21), residence in Botswana (aOR: 3.12, 95% CI: 1.15, 8.48) and having ever received tailored STI/HIV information (aOR: 2.17, 95% CI: 1.41, 3.32) predicted significantly higher odds of high knowledge in the final multivariable model. Results suggest opportunities for peer-led sexual health programming and expanded HIV prevention campaigns addressing women who have sex with women.

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HIV and sexually transmitted infection knowledge among women who have sex with women in four Southern African countries

Paschen-Wolff

Reddy

Matebeni

et al. 2019

Culture, Health & Sexuality

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“…Specifically, 12% (n = 54) of present study participants identified as bisexual, and 7% (n = 31) of participants identified as either somewhat, mostly, or exclusively gay. In past research, lesbian and bisexual women reported less condom use than heterosexual women (e.g., McCune et al, 2017). Little is known about bisexual and lesbian/gay Latina college students' condom use; future research should explore such partner-and relationship-specific characteristics linked with condom use (Katz et al, 2000).…”

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Associations between ethnic identity commitment, discrimination, and sexism with sexual risk among Latina college students.

Ertl¹,

Martin²,

Dillon³

et al. 2022

Journal of Latinx Psychology

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According to intersectionality theory, oppression predisposes individuals from disadvantaged groups to experience disparities in health. Such disparities are evident in the sexual health among college-aged Latina women living in the U.S., who tend to report significantly higher rates of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies than their White peers. Guided by intersectionality theory, the present study examined sexual risk behaviors (i.e., inconsistent condom use, number of sexual partners) in relation to ethnic identity development and reported experiences of discrimination and sexism among 450 Latina college students (ages 18–26 years old). Notably, results indicated that Latinas who reported relatively lower levels of ethnic identity commitment had, on average, approximately five more sexual partners when they had reported greater lifetime experiences of sexism. Findings highlight how sexist experiences contributed to an increased number of partners among Latinas reporting relatively lower levels of ethnic identity commitment, demonstrating that strong ethnic identity commitment was protective against risk in accordance with past research. Results indicate a continued need for sexual health interventions with Latina college students.

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“…O dispositivo vai depender do tipo de prática sexual a ser realizada. Na penetração de dildos/vibradores, é possível utilizar o preservativo peniano quando há o compartilhamento do fômite em ambas as parceiras, diminuindo assim o contato de secreções entre elas (3) . Quando as práticas são manuais, é possível utilizar dedeiras (dispositivo de látex muitas vezes usado em fonoaudiologia), luvas ou somente os dedos da luva cortados, como preservativo de dedo.…”

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“…Na prática de sexo oral ou no contato entre vaginas, existe a possibilidade do uso de plástico filme, ou preservativos peniano e vaginal/anal cortados para formação de uma barreira. Nessa prática, usa-se também dental dam que é uma folha de látex usada como barreira dental em tratamentos odontológicos (3) . Apesar de haver métodos que diminuem a exposição dessas infecções entre mulheres, a realização deles tem se confrontado, na prática, com algumas barreiras presentes tanto em âmbito pessoal (no desconhecimento das ISTs e como preveni-las) como social (na divulgação dessas práticas) na vida das mulheres que se relacionam com mulheres (3) .…”

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Sexual practices of women who have sex with women and condom use

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Objective: to analyze the sexual practice of women who have sex with women and its association with condom use. Methods: correlational study involving 231 women who have sex with women, recruited through electronic application (Instagram and WhatsApp). A questionnaire was applied through Google Forms, containing sociodemographic data, sexual history, and the types of sexual practices. Results: most women performed oral sex (86.4%) and manual sex (86.9%) without using condoms. A large proportion (84.8%) reported the use of fomites in sexual practices without condoms. The inexistence of a fixed partnership (p=0.000) and the performance of sex with vaginal contact (p=0.013) were associated with sexual intercourse without condoms. Conclusion: the sexual practice of women who have sex with women points to greater vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections, by practicing oral and vaginal sex with manual practices without the use of barrier methods.

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Sexual preventative health in US sexual minority women: a review

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Cited by 8 publications

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HIV and sexually transmitted infection knowledge among women who have sex with women in four Southern African countries

HIV and sexually transmitted infection knowledge among women who have sex with women in four Southern African countries

Associations between ethnic identity commitment, discrimination, and sexism with sexual risk among Latina college students.

Sexual practices of women who have sex with women and condom use

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