This study examined the factors related to premarital sex among 400 junior high school students in Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia. The results found that 20.3% of students reported having premarital sex. Bivariate analysis identified seven factors associated with premarital sex: having a boyfriend/girlfriend, lack of knowledge, access to pornography, unharmonious family, modern lifestyle, influence of peers, and low parental monitoring. Multivariate analysis revealed that the two most influential factors were unharmonious family and low parental monitoring. The study concludes that these seven factors are related to and influence the incidence of premarital sex among junior high school students.
This study examined sexual knowledge, parental communication, condom usage, relationship status, and race using data from 211 Georgia teens aged 13-18 who participated in an HIV prevention program. Descriptive analyses found that over half were currently in a relationship and 62.1% reported using a condom last time. There was no correlation between parental communication and sexual knowledge pre-intervention. Teens had higher sexual knowledge post-intervention. There were no differences in sexual knowledge or parental communication between African American and Caucasian teens. Relationship status was significantly related to condom usage.
Sexual Expressions in Jamaica evaluates particular reproductive health matters in Jamaica. All the chapters are cogently selected in keeping with the general purpose of a comprehensive proposition to forward an understanding of sexual expressions of Jamaicans aged 15-49 years old. Sex education in Jamaica has been, for years, seeking to address lowered aged of sexual debut to no avail, and the consequences of this reality is such that they open socioeconomic challenges for the populace. The sexual expressions of youth may result in cervical cancers, teenage pregnancies and STIs, and these tabs must be borne by the society. It is not the resultant cost of the health and reproductive health matters that is of concern in this book, but the sexual expressions of Jamaicans aged 15-49 years. Many of the sexual expressions that are enlisted in this book are placed herein because they contribute to the broad-spectrum in understanding Jamaicans’ sexual choices, by forwarding peoples’ perspectives these will allow policy makers a better understanding of those issues from the vantage point of the target population and thereby policies can be institute to address particular issues from a research focus
By Dr. Paul A. Bourne
The MAP Study: Knowledge Creation & Knowledge TranslationChristine Wekerle
The MAP Study is a longitudinal epidemiological study that follows 345 youth ages 14-17 who are involved with child protective services in Toronto over 2.5 years. It aims to describe their health, development trajectories, and examine factors linking maltreatment to outcomes. Initial findings show MAP youth experience higher rates of physical and sexual abuse, emotional and physical neglect compared to national averages. They also exhibit poorer physical health, more residential instability, lower school achievement, less employment, higher substance use, earlier risky sexual behavior, and greater depression and suicidal ideation. Caseworkers' ratings of youth functioning did not predict later suicide attempts, but youth self-reports of ongoing suicidal thoughts did.
Strategies for enhancing healthy sexual behaviour among secondary school adol...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that investigated strategies for enhancing healthy sexual behavior among secondary school adolescents in Nigeria. The study found that unhealthy sexual behaviors led to increased rates of unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, deaths, and abortions. Strategies identified to promote healthy behaviors included providing sexual education during school assemblies, encouraging emulation of parents' healthy behaviors, discouraging viewing of pornographic films, and displaying information about the harms of unhealthy behaviors. There was no significant difference found between urban and rural adolescents' perceptions of the consequences of unhealthy sexual behaviors.
Adolescents health and management of sexual risk taking behaviour among selectedAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that assessed adolescents' health and management of sexual risk-taking behaviors among secondary school students in Osun State, Nigeria. The study involved a sample of 810 students who completed a questionnaire. The results showed that the majority of respondents were between 13-15 years old and identified as Christian. Most respondents had little knowledge about sexual and reproductive health. Regarding sexual experiences, 25.8% of respondents willingly had their first sexual encounter while 52.4% took no precautions during their first intercourse. The study concluded opportunities are needed to increase adolescents' awareness of sexuality and health.
1) The study examined gender differences in marijuana use initiation and academic performance among US high school students using data from a 2009 national survey.
2) A larger percentage of male students reported initiating marijuana use before age 15 compared to females.
3) Male students who initiated marijuana use early were more likely to have unsatisfactory academic performance in the past year compared to females, with the risk being highest for males who initiated use before age 13.
This document provides a summary of the 2012 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey. Some key points:
- Over 70,000 students from 746 schools participated in the survey about their substance use.
- Strengths included declining rates of alcohol, cigarette, and other drug use compared to past years. Rates of inhalants, club drugs, and less common drugs remained low.
- Opportunities for improvement included alcohol and marijuana remaining the most commonly used substances. Rates of binge drinking and synthetic marijuana use were increasing. Perceived risks of drug use were declining.
- The survey assessed risk and protective factors and how they correlated with substance use. Factors like family and community support
The Farrington study aimed to document offending behavior from childhood to adulthood and investigate factors influencing criminal behavior. Researchers interviewed 411 boys aged 8-9 in East London every few years up to age 48. By age 48, 161 participants had convictions. Chronic offenders, making up 7% of participants, tended to be convicted before age 21, have a convicted parent, delinquent sibling, young mother, and disrupted family. The study links criminal behavior to one's upbringing and environment, finding children from large, disrupted families or with criminal parents are more likely to offend.
This study examined sexual knowledge, parental communication, condom usage, relationship status, and race using data from 211 Georgia teens aged 13-18 who participated in an HIV prevention program. Descriptive analyses found that over half were currently in a relationship and 62.1% reported using a condom last time. There was no correlation between parental communication and sexual knowledge pre-intervention. Teens had higher sexual knowledge post-intervention. There were no differences in sexual knowledge or parental communication between African American and Caucasian teens. Relationship status was significantly related to condom usage.
Sexual Expressions in Jamaica evaluates particular reproductive health matters in Jamaica. All the chapters are cogently selected in keeping with the general purpose of a comprehensive proposition to forward an understanding of sexual expressions of Jamaicans aged 15-49 years old. Sex education in Jamaica has been, for years, seeking to address lowered aged of sexual debut to no avail, and the consequences of this reality is such that they open socioeconomic challenges for the populace. The sexual expressions of youth may result in cervical cancers, teenage pregnancies and STIs, and these tabs must be borne by the society. It is not the resultant cost of the health and reproductive health matters that is of concern in this book, but the sexual expressions of Jamaicans aged 15-49 years. Many of the sexual expressions that are enlisted in this book are placed herein because they contribute to the broad-spectrum in understanding Jamaicans’ sexual choices, by forwarding peoples’ perspectives these will allow policy makers a better understanding of those issues from the vantage point of the target population and thereby policies can be institute to address particular issues from a research focus
By Dr. Paul A. Bourne
The MAP Study: Knowledge Creation & Knowledge TranslationChristine Wekerle
The MAP Study is a longitudinal epidemiological study that follows 345 youth ages 14-17 who are involved with child protective services in Toronto over 2.5 years. It aims to describe their health, development trajectories, and examine factors linking maltreatment to outcomes. Initial findings show MAP youth experience higher rates of physical and sexual abuse, emotional and physical neglect compared to national averages. They also exhibit poorer physical health, more residential instability, lower school achievement, less employment, higher substance use, earlier risky sexual behavior, and greater depression and suicidal ideation. Caseworkers' ratings of youth functioning did not predict later suicide attempts, but youth self-reports of ongoing suicidal thoughts did.
Strategies for enhancing healthy sexual behaviour among secondary school adol...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that investigated strategies for enhancing healthy sexual behavior among secondary school adolescents in Nigeria. The study found that unhealthy sexual behaviors led to increased rates of unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, deaths, and abortions. Strategies identified to promote healthy behaviors included providing sexual education during school assemblies, encouraging emulation of parents' healthy behaviors, discouraging viewing of pornographic films, and displaying information about the harms of unhealthy behaviors. There was no significant difference found between urban and rural adolescents' perceptions of the consequences of unhealthy sexual behaviors.
Adolescents health and management of sexual risk taking behaviour among selectedAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that assessed adolescents' health and management of sexual risk-taking behaviors among secondary school students in Osun State, Nigeria. The study involved a sample of 810 students who completed a questionnaire. The results showed that the majority of respondents were between 13-15 years old and identified as Christian. Most respondents had little knowledge about sexual and reproductive health. Regarding sexual experiences, 25.8% of respondents willingly had their first sexual encounter while 52.4% took no precautions during their first intercourse. The study concluded opportunities are needed to increase adolescents' awareness of sexuality and health.
1) The study examined gender differences in marijuana use initiation and academic performance among US high school students using data from a 2009 national survey.
2) A larger percentage of male students reported initiating marijuana use before age 15 compared to females.
3) Male students who initiated marijuana use early were more likely to have unsatisfactory academic performance in the past year compared to females, with the risk being highest for males who initiated use before age 13.
This document provides a summary of the 2012 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey. Some key points:
- Over 70,000 students from 746 schools participated in the survey about their substance use.
- Strengths included declining rates of alcohol, cigarette, and other drug use compared to past years. Rates of inhalants, club drugs, and less common drugs remained low.
- Opportunities for improvement included alcohol and marijuana remaining the most commonly used substances. Rates of binge drinking and synthetic marijuana use were increasing. Perceived risks of drug use were declining.
- The survey assessed risk and protective factors and how they correlated with substance use. Factors like family and community support
The Farrington study aimed to document offending behavior from childhood to adulthood and investigate factors influencing criminal behavior. Researchers interviewed 411 boys aged 8-9 in East London every few years up to age 48. By age 48, 161 participants had convictions. Chronic offenders, making up 7% of participants, tended to be convicted before age 21, have a convicted parent, delinquent sibling, young mother, and disrupted family. The study links criminal behavior to one's upbringing and environment, finding children from large, disrupted families or with criminal parents are more likely to offend.
317 sexual minority adolescent women completed an online survey as part of a pregnancy prevention program after being recruited from Facebook across the United States. 14% had been tested for HIV and 16% for other STIs, with 2% testing positive for HIV and 15% for other STIs. 3% of participants had ever been pregnant. The study challenges assumptions that sexual minority girls are not at risk for STIs/HIV and pregnancy, and calls for identity-inclusive sexual health education for these groups.
A survey of over 900 youth ages 16-24 in Cape Town, South Africa found that rates of anal sex were higher among boys (31%) than girls (11%). Youth who had engaged in anal sex were more likely to have negative views of abstinence, inconsistent condom use, experience or perpetrate dating violence and sexually coercive behaviors. While rates differed between boys and girls, risk factors associated with anal sex were similar, indicating a need for harm reduction programs addressing anal sex and its integration into relationship education curriculum.
This document provides a summary of the 2013 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey results. Over 12,000 students in grades 6-12 across Florida completed the anonymous survey in February and March 2013. Key findings include:
- Alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana were the most commonly used substances. However, use of most substances has declined since 2004, with the exception of marijuana use.
- Risk factors like early initiation of drug use and favorable attitudes toward drug use showed reductions from 2004-2013. Protective factors like school and community involvement increased over this period.
- Opportunities for improvement include continued high rates of binge drinking and alcohol/marijuana use before/during school. Nonmedical use of
social and ethical literature aspects of sex selectionreviewMitu Khosla
This document provides a literature review and annotated bibliography on social and ethical aspects of sex selection. It summarizes the objective, search methods, key findings from attitudinal studies of the general population and medical/ancillary staff on views toward sex selection. Several general population surveys from the 1970s-1980s in the US and UK found a preference for gender balance over a single sex. Studies of couples seeking sex selection found preferences varied by culture/region.
Determinants of adolescent pregnancy and abortion among secondary school girl...Gabriel Ken
This document appears to be the introduction chapter of a research project on determinants of adolescent pregnancy and abortion among secondary school girls in Nigeria. It provides background on issues like adolescent sexuality, risks of early pregnancy, lack of sexual education. It notes that over 20% of secondary school girls in Nigeria are sexually active and 50% of adolescent pregnancies occur within 6 months of first sex. The problem statement indicates adolescent pregnancy and abortion has been a concern in developing countries. The objectives are to study pregnancy and abortion rates among senior secondary school girls in Oye Local Government Area of Nigeria.
This document summarizes the state of sex education in the United States. It finds that only 13 states require sex ed to be medically accurate, leaving much open to interpretation. Research shows that comprehensive sex ed leads to healthier outcomes like fewer unplanned pregnancies and less STDs. However, state policies vary widely on what must be included. Comprehensive sex ed includes age-appropriate information on many topics like relationships and contraception, but many states do not address issues like sexual orientation. As a result, the US has higher teen pregnancy and STD rates than other developed nations. Improving access to accurate sex ed in schools could help address these health issues.
Maternal Alcohol Use Disorder and Risk of Child Contact with the Justice Syst...BARRY STANLEY 2 fasd
These finding were actually first described in - Understanding the Occurrence of Secondary Disabilities in Clients with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome [FAS] and Fetal Alcohol Effects [FAE] - Final Report, August 1996: Ann P Streissguth et.al. Often ignored, but never refuted.
Perhaps the most important point of this 20 year old report was that early diagnosis was a major contributing factor in reducing subsequent involvement with the justice system.
I was disappointed, but not surprised, that this paper did not mention the importance of an early diagnosis.
Barry Stanley
This document summarizes a study on systems-level barriers that contribute to secondary conditions in individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). The study involved interviews and focus groups with parents of children with FASD and service providers.
The key findings were:
1) A pervasive lack of knowledge about FASD exists throughout multiple systems, including healthcare, education, and social services. This lack of knowledge contributes to barriers across different systems.
2) Systems-level barriers that interfere with preventing secondary conditions include delayed diagnosis of FASD, difficulty qualifying for and accessing services, poor implementation of services, and challenges maintaining services long-term.
3) Broad system changes are needed using a public
This document summarizes a presentation given at the 121st Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association in Honolulu, HI on July 31, 2013. The presentation discussed rates of physical, psychological, and sexual teen dating violence found in the national Growing up with Media survey. Key findings included that 41% of females and 37% of males reported experiencing dating violence victimization, with higher rates of physical perpetration reported among females and sexual perpetration among males. Differences in rates between demographic groups were generally small, and many adolescents reported both perpetrating and experiencing abuse. The presenters concluded that dating abuse is common among teens and that relationship dynamics likely play a role in reciprocal abuse.
This document provides background information on a research paper examining the economic consequences of unintended teenage pregnancy and the intersection of poverty and teenage pregnancy in urban areas. The author will conduct case studies of three cities - Memphis, Baltimore, and Portland - to analyze how sex education programs and poverty levels affect teenage pregnancy rates and associated economic costs. The introduction outlines higher rates of dropout, welfare reliance, crime, and poverty that result from teenage pregnancy. It also discusses abstinence-only versus comprehensive sex education and the correlation between abstinence-only education and increased unintended pregnancies. The author will use an economic model and averages to calculate costs rather than exaggerate impacts.
The presentation will discuss use of focus groups to obtain data to tailor sexual health program approaches. We conducted 4 focus groups of middle and high school-aged youth in our program areas to identify prevalent sexual beliefs, attitudes and behaviors of Hispanic border community adolescents Each focus group comprised 8-12 participants. Such data were used to tailor the sexual heath education program implementation and evaluation and make them relevant to our program populations.
The document summarizes a study on disproportionate minority contact (DMC) in the juvenile justice system in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The study found that minority youth made up a disproportionate percentage of suspensions from schools as well as arrests by police, compared to white youth. For example, minority youth accounted for 76-81% of school suspensions but only make up 42-44% of the youth population. The study also analyzed data from the juvenile justice department and found minority youth were over 4 times as likely to be referred to juvenile court compared to white youth. However, decisions made after complaints were filed showed little disparity across races. Further analysis of other systems like education, welfare and mental health was recommended.
The 2009 Fairfax County Youth Survey collected data from over 42,000 students on health behaviors, mental health, bullying, substance use, and other topics. Some key findings include:
- Over 20% of students are physically active daily, but activity levels decline with age. Fruit/vegetable consumption also declines with age.
- Bullying is most common in early grades, with 13% of 6th graders bullied weekly. Half of all students report being bullied in the past year.
- Alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use increases with age but remains below national averages, though marijuana use rose slightly.
- The report recommends continued prevention efforts across sectors to address issues like depression, obesity, and substance
The majority of child abuse perpetrators in Puerto Rico are parents (77%) and other relatives (11%), with most being female (61%). Risk factors for parents include being young, single, having been abused as children themselves, or coming from dysfunctional homes. Many perpetrators are under age 40, use drugs and alcohol, and have psychiatric diseases. Sexual abuse is most often associated with male offenders, and most abuse victims in Puerto Rico are under 1 year old (67%). Child abuse and violence statistics have been increasing each year in Puerto Rico.
1) A survey of 160 residents in Tompkins County, NY found that over half believed child sexual abuse was a serious problem in their area, and most felt confident in their ability to identify inappropriate behaviors or signs of abuse.
2) Respondents were asked about their knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding child sexual abuse through phone interviews. However, the sample was not fully representative of the county population.
3) The majority of respondents thought child sexual abuse was preventable and believed they would respond appropriately if they suspected abuse, though some answers may have been impacted by discomfort with the topic.
This document discusses child abuse, providing statistics on the prevalence and types of abuse. It states that 13,700 children are abused or neglected daily in the US, and outlines physical and behavioral indicators of different types of abuse, including emotional, physical, neglect, and sexual abuse. The text also examines stressors that can contribute to abuse, such as issues relating to the child, parent, or their environment. Prevention strategies and the importance of reporting any suspected abuse are emphasized.
Marijuana is commonly discussed among high school students, with around 20% of 8th graders reporting lifetime illicit drug use from 2006 to 2007. While over half of teens speak to parents about alcohol and tobacco, nearly 44% of high schoolers report drinking alcohol and 26% engaging in binge drinking within the last 30 days. Additionally, 6% of teen drinkers have required medical treatment for alcohol abuse and 9.9% have reported drinking and driving. In a survey of 50 students, 40 reported past or current smoking or drinking while 4 had stopped and 6 had never used substances.
This study examined perceived positive consequences of teenage childbearing among female adolescents in an urban sample. The researchers developed a Perceived Consequences of Teenage Childbearing (PCTC) scale to measure these perceptions. They administered surveys to 584 female students assessing attitudes, risk behaviors, and PCTC scores. Higher PCTC scores were associated with increased risk of sexual intercourse and unprotected sex. Higher scores also correlated with being Latina, non-native, expecting lower education, low parental monitoring, and wanting many children. The study aimed to understand motivations for risky behavior to inform prevention programs.
This document summarizes a study examining the effect of a father figure/male caregiver on the sexual debut of African American adolescent females seeking psychiatric care. The study found no significant relationship between the presence of a father figure/male caregiver (whether living in or outside the home) and the age of sexual debut. No relationship was found between the absence of a father figure and age of sexual debut either. The study had limitations, such as a small sample size and self-reported sexual activity data. Further research is needed examining the quality of father-daughter relationships and different types of father figures.
Adolescents who engage in early sexual activity face risks of STIs, pregnancy, and emotional pain. Two common types of sex education in the US are abstinence-only and comprehensive sex education, but few studies have examined the influence of peer groups and families on adolescent sexual decision-making. This document reviews literature showing that adolescents who engage in risky sexual behavior often minimize risks, have risk factors like lack of supervision, or believe relationships are "safe". Comprehensive sex education may marginally reduce sexual activity and pregnancy rates compared to abstinence-only or no sex education, though abstinence-only programs claim to delay sexual initiation despite little evidence of effectiveness.
317 sexual minority adolescent women completed an online survey as part of a pregnancy prevention program after being recruited from Facebook across the United States. 14% had been tested for HIV and 16% for other STIs, with 2% testing positive for HIV and 15% for other STIs. 3% of participants had ever been pregnant. The study challenges assumptions that sexual minority girls are not at risk for STIs/HIV and pregnancy, and calls for identity-inclusive sexual health education for these groups.
A survey of over 900 youth ages 16-24 in Cape Town, South Africa found that rates of anal sex were higher among boys (31%) than girls (11%). Youth who had engaged in anal sex were more likely to have negative views of abstinence, inconsistent condom use, experience or perpetrate dating violence and sexually coercive behaviors. While rates differed between boys and girls, risk factors associated with anal sex were similar, indicating a need for harm reduction programs addressing anal sex and its integration into relationship education curriculum.
This document provides a summary of the 2013 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey results. Over 12,000 students in grades 6-12 across Florida completed the anonymous survey in February and March 2013. Key findings include:
- Alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana were the most commonly used substances. However, use of most substances has declined since 2004, with the exception of marijuana use.
- Risk factors like early initiation of drug use and favorable attitudes toward drug use showed reductions from 2004-2013. Protective factors like school and community involvement increased over this period.
- Opportunities for improvement include continued high rates of binge drinking and alcohol/marijuana use before/during school. Nonmedical use of
social and ethical literature aspects of sex selectionreviewMitu Khosla
This document provides a literature review and annotated bibliography on social and ethical aspects of sex selection. It summarizes the objective, search methods, key findings from attitudinal studies of the general population and medical/ancillary staff on views toward sex selection. Several general population surveys from the 1970s-1980s in the US and UK found a preference for gender balance over a single sex. Studies of couples seeking sex selection found preferences varied by culture/region.
Determinants of adolescent pregnancy and abortion among secondary school girl...Gabriel Ken
This document appears to be the introduction chapter of a research project on determinants of adolescent pregnancy and abortion among secondary school girls in Nigeria. It provides background on issues like adolescent sexuality, risks of early pregnancy, lack of sexual education. It notes that over 20% of secondary school girls in Nigeria are sexually active and 50% of adolescent pregnancies occur within 6 months of first sex. The problem statement indicates adolescent pregnancy and abortion has been a concern in developing countries. The objectives are to study pregnancy and abortion rates among senior secondary school girls in Oye Local Government Area of Nigeria.
This document summarizes the state of sex education in the United States. It finds that only 13 states require sex ed to be medically accurate, leaving much open to interpretation. Research shows that comprehensive sex ed leads to healthier outcomes like fewer unplanned pregnancies and less STDs. However, state policies vary widely on what must be included. Comprehensive sex ed includes age-appropriate information on many topics like relationships and contraception, but many states do not address issues like sexual orientation. As a result, the US has higher teen pregnancy and STD rates than other developed nations. Improving access to accurate sex ed in schools could help address these health issues.
Maternal Alcohol Use Disorder and Risk of Child Contact with the Justice Syst...BARRY STANLEY 2 fasd
These finding were actually first described in - Understanding the Occurrence of Secondary Disabilities in Clients with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome [FAS] and Fetal Alcohol Effects [FAE] - Final Report, August 1996: Ann P Streissguth et.al. Often ignored, but never refuted.
Perhaps the most important point of this 20 year old report was that early diagnosis was a major contributing factor in reducing subsequent involvement with the justice system.
I was disappointed, but not surprised, that this paper did not mention the importance of an early diagnosis.
Barry Stanley
This document summarizes a study on systems-level barriers that contribute to secondary conditions in individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). The study involved interviews and focus groups with parents of children with FASD and service providers.
The key findings were:
1) A pervasive lack of knowledge about FASD exists throughout multiple systems, including healthcare, education, and social services. This lack of knowledge contributes to barriers across different systems.
2) Systems-level barriers that interfere with preventing secondary conditions include delayed diagnosis of FASD, difficulty qualifying for and accessing services, poor implementation of services, and challenges maintaining services long-term.
3) Broad system changes are needed using a public
This document summarizes a presentation given at the 121st Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association in Honolulu, HI on July 31, 2013. The presentation discussed rates of physical, psychological, and sexual teen dating violence found in the national Growing up with Media survey. Key findings included that 41% of females and 37% of males reported experiencing dating violence victimization, with higher rates of physical perpetration reported among females and sexual perpetration among males. Differences in rates between demographic groups were generally small, and many adolescents reported both perpetrating and experiencing abuse. The presenters concluded that dating abuse is common among teens and that relationship dynamics likely play a role in reciprocal abuse.
This document provides background information on a research paper examining the economic consequences of unintended teenage pregnancy and the intersection of poverty and teenage pregnancy in urban areas. The author will conduct case studies of three cities - Memphis, Baltimore, and Portland - to analyze how sex education programs and poverty levels affect teenage pregnancy rates and associated economic costs. The introduction outlines higher rates of dropout, welfare reliance, crime, and poverty that result from teenage pregnancy. It also discusses abstinence-only versus comprehensive sex education and the correlation between abstinence-only education and increased unintended pregnancies. The author will use an economic model and averages to calculate costs rather than exaggerate impacts.
The presentation will discuss use of focus groups to obtain data to tailor sexual health program approaches. We conducted 4 focus groups of middle and high school-aged youth in our program areas to identify prevalent sexual beliefs, attitudes and behaviors of Hispanic border community adolescents Each focus group comprised 8-12 participants. Such data were used to tailor the sexual heath education program implementation and evaluation and make them relevant to our program populations.
The document summarizes a study on disproportionate minority contact (DMC) in the juvenile justice system in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The study found that minority youth made up a disproportionate percentage of suspensions from schools as well as arrests by police, compared to white youth. For example, minority youth accounted for 76-81% of school suspensions but only make up 42-44% of the youth population. The study also analyzed data from the juvenile justice department and found minority youth were over 4 times as likely to be referred to juvenile court compared to white youth. However, decisions made after complaints were filed showed little disparity across races. Further analysis of other systems like education, welfare and mental health was recommended.
The 2009 Fairfax County Youth Survey collected data from over 42,000 students on health behaviors, mental health, bullying, substance use, and other topics. Some key findings include:
- Over 20% of students are physically active daily, but activity levels decline with age. Fruit/vegetable consumption also declines with age.
- Bullying is most common in early grades, with 13% of 6th graders bullied weekly. Half of all students report being bullied in the past year.
- Alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use increases with age but remains below national averages, though marijuana use rose slightly.
- The report recommends continued prevention efforts across sectors to address issues like depression, obesity, and substance
The majority of child abuse perpetrators in Puerto Rico are parents (77%) and other relatives (11%), with most being female (61%). Risk factors for parents include being young, single, having been abused as children themselves, or coming from dysfunctional homes. Many perpetrators are under age 40, use drugs and alcohol, and have psychiatric diseases. Sexual abuse is most often associated with male offenders, and most abuse victims in Puerto Rico are under 1 year old (67%). Child abuse and violence statistics have been increasing each year in Puerto Rico.
1) A survey of 160 residents in Tompkins County, NY found that over half believed child sexual abuse was a serious problem in their area, and most felt confident in their ability to identify inappropriate behaviors or signs of abuse.
2) Respondents were asked about their knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding child sexual abuse through phone interviews. However, the sample was not fully representative of the county population.
3) The majority of respondents thought child sexual abuse was preventable and believed they would respond appropriately if they suspected abuse, though some answers may have been impacted by discomfort with the topic.
This document discusses child abuse, providing statistics on the prevalence and types of abuse. It states that 13,700 children are abused or neglected daily in the US, and outlines physical and behavioral indicators of different types of abuse, including emotional, physical, neglect, and sexual abuse. The text also examines stressors that can contribute to abuse, such as issues relating to the child, parent, or their environment. Prevention strategies and the importance of reporting any suspected abuse are emphasized.
Marijuana is commonly discussed among high school students, with around 20% of 8th graders reporting lifetime illicit drug use from 2006 to 2007. While over half of teens speak to parents about alcohol and tobacco, nearly 44% of high schoolers report drinking alcohol and 26% engaging in binge drinking within the last 30 days. Additionally, 6% of teen drinkers have required medical treatment for alcohol abuse and 9.9% have reported drinking and driving. In a survey of 50 students, 40 reported past or current smoking or drinking while 4 had stopped and 6 had never used substances.
This study examined perceived positive consequences of teenage childbearing among female adolescents in an urban sample. The researchers developed a Perceived Consequences of Teenage Childbearing (PCTC) scale to measure these perceptions. They administered surveys to 584 female students assessing attitudes, risk behaviors, and PCTC scores. Higher PCTC scores were associated with increased risk of sexual intercourse and unprotected sex. Higher scores also correlated with being Latina, non-native, expecting lower education, low parental monitoring, and wanting many children. The study aimed to understand motivations for risky behavior to inform prevention programs.
This document summarizes a study examining the effect of a father figure/male caregiver on the sexual debut of African American adolescent females seeking psychiatric care. The study found no significant relationship between the presence of a father figure/male caregiver (whether living in or outside the home) and the age of sexual debut. No relationship was found between the absence of a father figure and age of sexual debut either. The study had limitations, such as a small sample size and self-reported sexual activity data. Further research is needed examining the quality of father-daughter relationships and different types of father figures.
Adolescents who engage in early sexual activity face risks of STIs, pregnancy, and emotional pain. Two common types of sex education in the US are abstinence-only and comprehensive sex education, but few studies have examined the influence of peer groups and families on adolescent sexual decision-making. This document reviews literature showing that adolescents who engage in risky sexual behavior often minimize risks, have risk factors like lack of supervision, or believe relationships are "safe". Comprehensive sex education may marginally reduce sexual activity and pregnancy rates compared to abstinence-only or no sex education, though abstinence-only programs claim to delay sexual initiation despite little evidence of effectiveness.
EFFECT OF PARENTS’ INFLUENCE ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG STUDENTS IN SECONDAR...paperpublications3
Abstract:Increased sexual liberty and early initiation of adolescents into sexual activities have led to irresponsible and risky sexual behaviors among the adolescents. However, regardless of the availability of various sources of information about sexuality and reproduction, the adolescents are yet to adopt safe sexual behaviors. This has raised questions about the effects of parents on sexual behaviors among adolescent students. This study sought to investigate the effects parents' influence on the sexual behaviors among students in secondary schools in Nyahururu Division, Laikipia County. This study adopted an ex post facto research design. A random sample, of 338 respondents, was chosen from the seven randomly selected schools. Data was collected through administration of a structured questionnaire to the selected respondents. The collected data was then processed and analyzed descriptively using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 17 for Windows. The content validity of the research instrument was established by ascertaining that it contained information that answered the research objectives. The instrument was piloted to ensure reliability and it gave a reliability coefficient of 0.82. The study finding indicated that most parents encouraged their adolescent children to have good sexual behaviors. They, however, lacked effective communication skills to pass their good intentions to their adolescent children and thus making their discussions on sexual matters boring and uninteresting. The study recommends the need for parents to adopt effective communication skills that could enable them pass their good sexual intentions to their adolescent children.
Keywords:Parental Influence, Sexual behaviors, Sexual problems, Adolescent, Sex related information, Parent.
EFFECT OF PARENTS’ INFLUENCE ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG STUDENTS IN SECONDARY ...paperpublications3
This study investigated the effects of parental influence on the sexual behaviors of students in secondary schools in Nyahururu Division, Laikipia County, Kenya. The study found that most parents encouraged their adolescent children to avoid sexual activity. However, parents lacked effective communication skills to effectively discuss sexual matters with their children, making conversations about sex boring and uncomfortable. As a result, over half of students did not find parental discussions helpful for resolving sexual problems. The study recommends that parents adopt more effective communication skills to discuss sexuality in a way that engages their adolescent children.
Son preference and fertility behavior evidence from Viet Nam - Project statementHanh To
This project seeks to contribute to the current literature of son preference and sex imbalance in Vietnam and other developing countries by extending the measure of “son preference” to birth interval, number of children and probability of using contraceptive methods.
Sexo en adolescentes: la influencia de los padresGloria
1) The document discusses teen sexual activity in the United States, noting troubling statistics such as two-thirds of 12th graders having been sexually active. It also discusses negative outcomes associated with early sexual activity like sexually transmitted infections and teen pregnancy.
2) Social science research suggests that parental influences can impact adolescents' sexual behavior, including an intact family structure, parents disapproving of teen sex, and a strong parent-child relationship.
3) Policies aimed at reducing teen sexual activity and related issues should strengthen parental involvement, while those that discourage parental consent may be counterproductive. The document advocates for programs that support the family structure and healthy relationships.
The study examined the relationship between parental physical affection during adolescence and teenage years and issues like attachment, aggression, sex, and drug/alcohol use. It found that 80% of boys who did not receive physical affection were more likely to engage in risky behaviors, while only 50% of girls showed a relationship between lack of affection and such behaviors. The research suggests that parental physical affection during adolescence is strongly associated with healthier attachment and less destructive behavior in children.
Running head What factors affect the quality of our relationships.docxrtodd599
Running head: What factors affect the quality of our relationships?
WHAT FACTORS AFFECT THE QUALITY OF OUR RELATIONSHIPS?
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What factors affect the quality of our relationships?(Autumn R. Scrivens)University of West Georgia
Abstract
Risky attachment styles are behaviors that are high risk and enacted by an impulse that can eventually lead to engaging in sexual acts with a person who has a sexually transmitted infection/ disease or someone who is at risk of becoming pregnant. Girls who grew up in a two-parent household or one parent household but the father was present during adolescent years have shown to engage in less risky attachment styles; whereas girls who grew up without a father figure or a non-parent household have shown to engage in riskier attachment styles such as avoidant and insecure/ambivalent styles. Past research experiences shows’ evidence that the impact of a fatherly figure can affect how young girls choose their relationships but this impact was not as definite in young males. Because the research is so biased, the following research identifies the factors that affect the quality of our relationships based on the impact of a fatherly figure and how this impact affects young girls' attachment styles when in a relationship. Finally, I offer implications for this research from a social and psychological aspect.
Keywords: attachment styles, relationships, Introduction
The factors that affect the quality of our relationships provides researchers with a qualitative framework for the understanding of the overall effects of the parental figure being a part of the development of the child; and how this development affects how young ladies and men get involved in quality relationships. These factors also give researchers the opportunity to understand how the emotional and physical relationship between a father and daughter affect how the daughters that did not grow up with healthy paternal relationships have underlying sexual factors and attachment styles. The significance of this research is to identify which factors from various upbringing whether being one parent, two-parent, or care system household affect the quality of our relationships. Furthermore, this research will explain what our upbringing says about those who we enter relationships with or keep in our life. At this stage in the research, the factors that define the quality of relationships for young ladies and men between the ages of 15 to 24 are scarce. Some deficiencies within each article in regards to research between the physical and emotional bond are described as strong emotional bonds and a need for a consistent partner but there were no articles that related to emotional development and how fathers play a major part in this development. Because of these various deficiencies, by using qualitative methods during my research I hope to explore the emotional and physical bond between a father and daughter while using personal experiences and various.
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Introduction
Early sexual activity is one of the major issues in the development of adolescents. Different surveys such as Youth Risk Behavior Survey and National Survey of Family Growth have established that most adolescents engage in sexual activities at earlier ages. However, older adolescents aged 15 years and older have recorded a reduction in sexual activity whereas those that are younger have recorded increased sexual activity. There are different factors that make adolescents engage in sexual activities. Some of these factors include peer pressure to engage in sexual activity, adolescents that mature earlier and the influence of the new media. The use of drugs as well as alcohol leads to reduced inhibitions hence, influencing unprotected sexual activity. Boys and girls that smoke or take alcohol are at risk of early sexual activity. This is because the use of these substances influences their decision making in social contexts.
Fake references According Peters, 2017, early sexual activity is associated with teen pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy has been a national concern for many decades. Teenage pregnancy in most cases complicates the development of adolescents and it leads to a difficultshift to young adulthood. This leads to potential limited economic and most important educational opportunities. There has been a significant teenage pregnancy decline in the last three decades. However, based on the National Campaign aimed at preventing teen pregnancy shows that out of ten girls, four of them get pregnant before they are twenty years old. Compared to other industrialized countries, United States has the highest teen pregnancy, abortion and birth rates (Peters, 2017).
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Sexual risk behavior among adolescents in the United States is a major health concern. According to Rebecca et al, 2011, approximately 800,000 girls aged between fifteen and nineteen years get pregnant every year. In recent years, the proportion of sexually experienced adolescents has decreased. However, 34 percent of the ninth graders and 61 percent of the 12th graders agree to having had sexual intercourse. Of those that go to high school, 7 percent agree to have sex before their thirteenth birthday. Fake data
In 2015, 229,715babies were born to mothers aged between 15 years and 19 years. This represented a birth rate of approximately 22 per 1,000 girls in the 15-19 age group. This was a record low showing a drop of 8 percent from the previous year, 2014. There was also a significant drop of 9% for girls aged 15 to 17 and 7% for women between 18 years and 19 years. The decline was attributed to abstinence of teens from sexual activity and those that are were sexually active using birth control ...
PREMARURE ENGAGEMENT IN SEXUAL ACTIVITIES BY ADOLESCENTS: AN ASSESSMENT OF ITS IMPACTS ON THEIR HEALTH, ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-WELFARE. The case of Government High School Kendem, Mbeme and Kendem Communities – Mamfe, South West Region of Cameroon.
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The document discusses several socio-demographic factors that can influence the risk of physical child abuse by fathers. It finds that children living in single-parent households, families in poverty, and those with unemployed fathers are at greater risk. Younger fathers, who may experience economic hardship, depression, and social isolation, as well as those involved in criminal activities, also present higher risks. More research is still needed using larger and more diverse samples of fathers to further understand the paternal factors that shape children's safety and well-being.
With the objective of evaluating sexual behavior and perspective on sex education to a sample of 110 students belonging to a secondary school in the city of Maracaibo, Venezuela, a descriptive study was carried out with a longitudinal section, with a non - Field experiment. The students were given a survey with different ways of answering. The first part of the instrument measured aspects related to sexual behavior and the second, knowledge about sex education. The results of the study showed statistically significant differences (P< 0.05) for items: At what age did you first have sex? How many sexual partners have you had? Do you use any contraceptive method regularly? For the rest of the variables there was no significance. It is concluded that the sexual activity of the sample studied is not precocious, the product of good sexual orientation in the home.
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In many African countries, discussing sexuality still remains a taboo, despite the increasing number of
sexual activities among college students. The study sought to find out college students attitude towards premarital sex
and the implication of guidance and counselling. It was guided by the social learning theory. Using a descriptive survey
design data was collected through personally delivered questionnaire to 452 students who were randomly selected
from middle level colleges in Nakuru County. The questionnaire was validated through piloting in one college outside
Nakuru. Reliability coefficient for questionnaire was estimated through test-retest method and Cronbach’s alpha stood
at R=84. Data was analyzed using qualitative and quantitative data. Study findings indicate that 258 or 57% of the
respondents were liberal about premarital sex and viewed it as a normal act that should not attract criticism. A total of
194 or 43% were conservative and believed that it is against the norms of society and the teachings of the church.
Factors associated with premarital sex, include love, peer pressure, drug abuse and economic factors. Counselling was
seen as the best strategic to handle sex issues, but was not effective due to stigma associated with premarital sex. The
study recommended the college administrators step up strategies to supervise both the social and academic life of the
students. By providing them with information, to make informed consent on sexual matters.
National studies have demonstrated that LGBTQ adolescents are disproportionately impacted by negative health outcomes including STDs, HIV, and unplanned pregnancy. In 2014, Essential Access Health surveyed LAUSD school-based Wellness Centers; gaps in current knowledge and practice related to inclusive clinical care of LGBTQ patients were identified. In 2016, we implemented staff trainings to improve LGBTQ-inclusive services. Based on training evaluation, areas for further technical assistance were identified, and used to develop online training resources. This presentation will discuss tools and best practices for implementing trainings on inclusive care.
This study examined the prevalence of coercive sex among adolescents in Uganda. The findings were:
1) Over half (51%) of sexually active youth reported experiencing sexual victimization, and more than one third (37%) reported perpetrating sexual coercion.
2) Girls were more likely than boys to be victims, while boys were more likely than girls to be perpetrators. However, high rates of both victimization and perpetration were reported among boys and girls.
3) The average reported age of first sex was 15, but over 40% reported first having sex at age 12 or younger. Over half of adolescents also reported not being willing during their first sexual experience.
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Background: Television is a window to the outside world for children. More than half of television viewers in India are children below 15 years. Studies suggest that exposure to violence on television influences child’s behavior especially aggressive behavior. Objectives: To assess the television viewing habit and violent behavior among school going children. To determine the association of television viewing habit and violent behavior with their selected demographic variables. To find out the correlation between television viewing habit and violent behavior. Material and Methods: A Non-experimental, Explorative and Descriptive study design was undertaken. Data was collected from 60 school going children selected by stratified random sampling and 60 parents of the same children. A structured questionnaire and rating scale was used for data collection. Results: Findings showed that majority (72%) of samples had moderately high television viewing habit. The overall mean score of violent behavior was (64.7±18.61) suggesting that the school going children had mild level of violent behavior. There was significant positive relationship between the television viewing habit and violent behavior (r=0.50).There was significant association between the television viewing habit and gender (χ2- 5.91, P<0.05) and leisure time (χ2- 4.34, P<0.05). There was highly significant association between violent behavior and gender (χ2- 11.09, P<0.05) and significant association between violent behavior and angry behavior among family member (χ2- 6.43, P<0.05) and leisure time (χ2-6.69, P<0.05).Conclusion: Study revealed that there is significant relationship between the television viewing habit and violent behavior among school children. Nurses could initiate and encourage discussions with the parents in this aspect and generate awareness among them.
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