To know that we know what we know: perceived knowledge and adolescent sexual risk behavior

Rock, Ellen M.; Ireland, Marjorie

doi:10.1016/j.jpag.2003.09.003

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“…Sexual behavior. The first part of the survey was the sexual risk items adapted from Rock, Resnick, and Ireland (2003). This scale evaluated sexual behaviors and their associated risks (9 items): sexual intercourse, talk about sexually transmitted diseases, talk about pregnancy with their sexual partners, unintended pregnancy occurrence (or, for men, caused a pregnancy), condom use, contraceptives use other than condoms in general, condom use during last sexual intercourse, number of male partners and number of female partners.…”

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Examining Relationships Between Sexual Risk–Safety Behaviors and Physical Self-Concept by Gender: A Cluster Analytical Approach

2018

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Sexual behavior is a normative part of the transition to adulthood, with an intensification of the exploration of the links between self-esteem, sexuality, and physical self-perception. This study examined the relationships between sexual risk-safety behaviors and overall physical self-concept, as well as its subdimensions such as sports ability, body fat, or physical appearance. In total, 652 sexually active undergraduate students completed self-report questionnaires about their physical self-concept and sexual behaviors. A clustering analysis described three patterns of sexual risk-safety behaviors for women and men: "birth control in a relationship," "condom users," and "risk-takers." The male sexual risk-takers reported lower physical self-concept scores related to physical competence and masculinity subdomains (sports, endurance) than the two other groups. The female sexual risk-takers expressed significantly higher physical dissatisfaction in social and femininity subdomains (appearance, strength) than the others. A lack of perceived physical coordination was strongly associated with sexual risk-taking for both men and women. These findings indicate that specific subdomains of physical self-concept may be linked to safer or risky sexual behaviors in a sample of young adults.

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“…Outcome Variables of Sexual Risk Behavior Scale According toRock et al (2003).Note. STIs ¼ sexually transmitted infections.…”

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Examining Relationships Between Sexual Risk–Safety Behaviors and Physical Self-Concept by Gender: A Cluster Analytical Approach

2018

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“…It is equally important to remember that the level of knowledge about how to use contraception effectively does not always correlate with consistent use [132][133][134][135][136][137]. Adolescents have common difficulties in adhering with OCP compliance including not refilling OCP prescriptions, starting the next pill pack late, not using a back-up method when needed, and using pills sporadically.…”

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Managing the reproductive health of pediatric and adolescent patients

Thomas

Sanfilippo

2011

Expert Review of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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The field of pediatric-adolescent gynecology addresses the gynecologic needs of a female from the beginning of infancy to the young-adult years. It relies heavily upon the expertise of gynecologists, pediatricians, geneticists, surgeons and psychiatrists as well as allied health professionals. Specifically, social workers play a critical role in ensuring the welfare of this population. Issues such as abuse, neglect, poverty, nutrition and education are constant influences on the reproductive health status of children. A multidisciplinary approach to pediatric-adolescent gynecology is discussed in this article. By reviewing how to manage basic, as well as complex pathologies, guidelines for providing quality care are established, with the goal of securing healthy physical, cognitive and emotional development of children.

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“…Considering that most adolescents have an impaired view of their vulnerability to STIs and often engage in risky sexual behaviors (Rock, Ireland, & Resnick, 2003;Rolison & Scherman, 2003), public policy targeting improving adolescent knowledge and awareness of health risks is warranted. As adolescents develop and age, this perceived invulnerability wanes; however, chronic and devastating health situations may have been acquired before this awareness develops (Hafner, 1995).…”

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Inequities in Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections in African American Adolescents: Can Health Policy Help?

Roberson

2007

J Transcult Nurs

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Although rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in African Americans are higher than other populations, there are disparities in the screening and treatment of STIs for African American adolescents. Many African Americans distrust the health care system, resulting in a reluctance to seek health care. Adolescents may lack access to and the resources to pay for health care. This article reviews historical events believed to influence African American distrust of the health care system, discusses socioeconomic factors influencing adolescent access to services, and offers descriptions of services available to assist adolescents in receiving preventative services. Last, potential health policy solutions for nurses are noted.

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To know that we know what we know: perceived knowledge and adolescent sexual risk behavior

Cited by 20 publications

References 33 publications

Examining Relationships Between Sexual Risk–Safety Behaviors and Physical Self-Concept by Gender: A Cluster Analytical Approach

Examining Relationships Between Sexual Risk–Safety Behaviors and Physical Self-Concept by Gender: A Cluster Analytical Approach

Managing the reproductive health of pediatric and adolescent patients

Inequities in Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections in African American Adolescents: Can Health Policy Help?

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