Adolescent Sexuality Research Articles

An Assessment of Community Pharmacists' Competence and Involvement in Adolescent Sexuality Education and Reproductive Health Services.

Background: Provision of sexuality education and reproductive health (SERH) services for the adolescent population has been inadequate. Increasing access to adolescent SERH through the community pharmacy is a viable option in bridging this gap. Objective: The study objectives were to assess community pharmacists' involvement, self -reported competence, confidence and comfort level regarding provision of adolescent SERH services and explore barriers to service delivery. Method: A pre-tested questionnaire was distributed to 200 community pharmacists by simple random sampling. Self-reported competency and confidence were measured on a Likert scale ranging from 1-5, midpoint 3. Continuous data was expressed as mean and standard deviation while categorical data was expressed as frequencies and percentages. Results: Community pharmacist' self-reported competence, confidence and comfort levels were high, 4.09 ± 0.14; 3.2±0.75; 4.17± 0.18 respectively on a Scale of 1-5. Majority of the pharmacists, 130 (81.3%) claimed to have had formal training in sexuality education and nearly three quarters, 105 (65.6%) had recently updated their knowledge. Although product availability was adequate, 118 (73.6%), availability of educational materials was low, 37 (23%). Schools were the most frequent place where pharmacists had distributed sexuality education materials 96 (60%). Lack of time and religious objection were the major barriers to service delivery 99(61.9%); 63(39.4%) respectively. Conclusion: Pharmacist' self-reported comfort, competency and confidence levels in delivering adolescent SERH services were high. The major barriers to service delivery were lack of time and religious objection. These findings suggest that community pharmacists have a potentially major impact on improving access to adolescent SERH service. Therefore, the option of delivering SERH services through pharmacies is worth exploring in order to improve access and service delivery to the adolescent population.

Adapting the Tackling Teenage Training Sex Education Program for Autistic Adults in the US: A Pilot Study.

Despite the established need for sexuality and relationship programming for autistic adults, there are extremely limited curricula for this population. This pilot study used an evidence-based sexuality and relationship education program for autistic adolescents (Tackling Teenage Training) as the basis for an adult-focused virtual psychoeducational group. Qualitative feedback, quantitative ratings of the programming, and behavioral surveys from participants were collected. Nine participants completed the program, and corresponding pre and post measures. Highly rated topics, for example gender identity and online dating, were consistent with previous research on what autistic adults want from a sexuality and relationship education program. Future programming should incorporate increased attention to themes and topics highlighted by participants, and should utilize the teaching tools (e.g., role play, peer discussions) identified as useful by the participants.

Sexuality Education for Adolescents, Between the Forbidden and the Permitted: The Case of the Ndogpassi II Neighbourhood in Douala

Sexuality is an integral part of human life and is constructed throughout the life of a human being. In adolescents, sexuality education is crucial, as sexuality is a new field of knowledge influencing their sexual behaviour and orientation, but delicate because of the disruptions related to their age and the paradigm of digitised sexuality. Many young people adopt risky behaviours leading to unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. Adolescents and families, faced with an emancipating social environment and a more or less static cultural field, are caught in a vice of the forbidden (cultural values) and the permitted (social values), making sexuality education difficult. Hence the research question: How do householders and adolescents integrate the forbidden and the permitted in the sexuality education of adolescents? To answer this question, a descriptive qualitative study was carried out over a period of 4 months (September 2020 - January 2021) among heads of households and adolescents in the NDOGPASSI II neighbourhood in the city of Douala, Cameroon. A non-probabilistic data collection technique by reasoned choice was adopted, and the size was based on the saturation principle. Using a semi-structured interview guide, the parents responsible for the families and the adolescents concerned were interviewed. The data obtained was subjected to a content analysis. Two theories underpinned the interpretation of the data, namely social representation theory and structural-functional theory. The results of this study show that both heads of households and adolescents articulate constraints (structural and functional) to adolescent sexuality education and strategies for integrating the permitted and the prohibited. Regarding structural constraints, families and adolescents absorb information on sexuality from social institutions, as well as from social networks that provide spaces for virtual and informal exchanges. Regarding functional constraints, social representations of sexuality and data are culturally embedded. With regard to strategies for integrating the permitted and the forbidden, we noted the debate of convenience, sexuality as a space reserved for insiders and the absence of communication techniques. All this leads both adolescents and parents to avoid discussing it; a silence develops, a stress of the forbidden/permissible. This favours strategies of freedom of operation for adolescents, of openness to ICT, thus disrupting family responsibilities in relation to the sexuality education of their adolescents. Adolescents have a tendency toexplain and contextualise everything.

Efforts to Facilitate the Development of Adolescent Sexuality through Training for Counseling Teachers

Today, sex education for teenagers has become increasingly important. Adolescents experience a sexual crisis with various sexual problems they experience, such as pornography, pornoaction, masturbation, confusion of sexual orientation, free sex behavior, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. This phenomenon has attracted the attention of teachers, especially counseling teachers at SMP BPK Penabur Jakarta to assist students in developing healthy sexual development. When teachers can understand adolescent sexuality and have the skills to provide appropriate psychoeducation about sex education to students, they will be more competent to apply it to prevent and intervene in student problems, especially in sexual matters. By using the survey method and descriptive analysis, the evaluation results showed a positive response from the counseling guidance teachers to be able to carry out the training. In addition, the evaluation results show that teachers acquire knowledge and skills about psychoeducation to facilitate healthy sexual development among students. This psychoeducation can be developed for a wider context.

Inclusive and Age-Appropriate Timing of Sexual Health Discussions at Home According to Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Adolescent Males

PurposeThe exclusion of gay, bisexual, and queer (GBQ) adolescent males' specific sexuality concerns in standard classroom education heightens the need for parents to be primary sources of trusted sexual health information. The aim of this study was to collect GBQ adolescent males' suggestions for a comprehensive list and age-appropriateness of topics that parents may use for inclusive discussions at home throughout the elementary, middle school, and high school years. MethodsSemistructured interviews and card sorts of 48 topics were conducted with a sample of 30 racial and ethnic diverse GBQ adolescents in central North Carolina. Thematic analysis of the interview transcripts and a calculation of card sort responses followed. ResultsTopics chosen for elementary-age GBQ youth were focused on core issues about human anatomy, safety, and the continuum of sexual orientations and gender identities. Participants designated the majority of topics for home-based discussions in middle school and emphasized considerations for engaging in sex, relating with others socially, options for HIV/STI risk reduction, issues around interpersonal safety, and pleasure. They reserved topics for high school focused on complex sociorelational issues and technology-based concerns. DiscussionParticipants' varied rationale for timing of topics centered on the age-appropriateness and level of details that they deemed acceptable for discussions with parents. To address disproportionate negative sexual and mental health outcomes noted in this youth subgroup, parents should focus on being supportive by providing factual and sequential information crucial for their GBQ childrens' anticipated developmental needs and sexual identity milestones.

THE INFLUENCE OF PARENT-ADOLESCENT AND PEER INTERACTION ON PREMARITAL SEXUAL PERCEPTION OF BROKEN HOME ADOLESCENT

Divorce in Indonesia continues to increase, resulting in an imbalance of family roles and functions. This imbalance has an impact on adolescents such as adolescent premarital sexual behavior. The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship and influence of parent-adolescent interaction and peer interaction on the perception of premarital sexuality in adolescents from broken home families. The method used in this study was purposive sampling method with online survey completion. The number of research samples was 190 adolescents from broken home families in the Jabodetabek area (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi). The relationship test shows that parent-adolescent interaction has a significant negative relationship with the premarital sexual perceptions of adolescents from broken home families. The results of the effect test show that parent-adolescent interaction has a significant negative effect on the premarital sexual perceptions of adolescents from broken home families, but peer interaction has a positive and insignificant effect on the sexual perceptions of adolescents from broken home families. It is expected that parents can be a discussion partner for adolescents in solving problems. Teenagers are expected to be able to choose a good friendship environment.

Affectivity and Sexuality in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder from the Perspective of Education and Healthcare Professionals: A Qualitative Study.

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present several different characteristics that predispose them to greater difficulties with intimate emotional and sexual relationships. This qualitative study uncovers the perspective of education and healthcare professionals on the affective and sexual needs of young people with ASD by analysing their narratives in semi-structured focus group sessions. Professionals highlight the inadequate training they receive in this aspect of health. They consider it should be commonplace for professionals working with autistic people as it would aid their collaborative efforts when treating children and adolescents with ASD. They show that, by working together with the families to establish joint objectives, these professionals can appropriately address sex and affective education, preventing risky behaviours among young people with ASD, and improving the interactions these individuals have with others. Sex and affective education is described as an indispensable tool at this stage of development and should be specially adapted for those with ASD.

Influences of Puberty Development and Sexuality on Academic Performance Among Secondary Students of Ngamaba Tsalakoua of Brazzaville (Republic of Congo)

Background: Pubertal development and sexuality in prime adolescence can individually or both affect academic performance during the secondary cycle. Objectives: The present study aims to examine the relationship between pubertal maturation, sexuality and academic Performance of secondary school students. Methods: Data were collected via a cross-sectional survey after the release of the first quarter results. The sample was composed of 418 students (195 boys and 223 girls aged 13.96 ± 0.97 and 14.26 ± 0.85 years old respectively). The pubertal development scale and sexuality at prime adolescence scales were used to collect data. Academic performance was assessed based on quarterly cumulative GPA. Chi-square and Pearson's correlation tests were used and responses were structured into subcategories regarding factors of pubertal development, sexuality and academic performance. Results: The pubertal development of girls was more advanced than that of boys; the boys scores on the "going out with someone" scale (P ≤ 0.05) and on the “flirting with the aim of having sexual relations” scale (P ≤ 0.01) whereas girls scores on the "giving priority to love" scale (P ≤ 0.05). In general academic performance was above mean and below mean respectively for boys and girls. Pubertal development and sexuality were negatively correlated with academic performance mostly in girls. Conclusions: The developmental stage was more pronounced in girls. Boys were ahead in sexuality and the mean of their academic performance was higher. The interactions of development and sexuality and their combined effect negatively influenced the academic performance of girls and boys with gender-specific degrees.

Changing Paradigm of Criminalizing Adolescent Sexuality in India

Changing Paradigm of Criminalizing Adolescent Sexuality in India

Child Pornography - Behavioural insights on Adolescent Sexuality: A Commentary

Child Pornography - Behavioural insights on Adolescent Sexuality: A Commentary

Conundrum of adolescent sexuality in the digital era in contemporary India.

Conundrum of adolescent sexuality in the digital era in contemporary India.

A Literature Review on Adolescent Sexuality in Relation to the Context of Peers

Adolescent sexuality is a solid foundation of adult sexual outcomes. As such this paper intends to examine adolescent sexuality in relation to peers as well as investigate relevant theoretical approaches and research findings to understanding adolescent sexuality. To achieve these two aims the paper addresses the following questions: What theories are used to explain development of adolescent sexuality? Which theory is the best and why? What factors create prominence in the issue of adolescent sexuality? What are the problems faced by adolescents in relation to developing sexuality? Are there specific problems for boys/girls? How are the problems of adolescent sexuality connected to peer relations? What roles do peers play in developing sexuality? How is research examining adolescent sexuality in relation to peers? What are the main findings? What is the implication of these findings in working with adolescents? Are there any programs in schools and/or communities addressing adolescent sexuality? What are the strengths and limitations of adolescent sexuality programs?

Socioecological analysis of determinants of early adolescent sexuality in Benin: a qualitative study.

early adolescent sexuality is associated with an increase in risky sexual behaviour, unwanted pregnancies, and the occurrence of sexually transmitted infections. However, despite the efforts of governments and their partners, the implementation and effectiveness of appropriate and adapted services to improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health are lagging. Therefore, this study aimed to document determinants of early adolescent sexuality in the central district of Tchaourou in Benin based on a socio-ecological approach. an explorative and descriptive qualitative study was conducted using focus groups and individual interviews based on the socio-ecological model. Participants included adolescents, parents, teachers, and community leaders in Tchaourou. the number of participants in each focus group was 8 (32). There were 20 girls and 12 boys aged 10-19 years, of whom 16 were students (7 females and nine males) and 16 were apprentice dressmakers and hairdressers. In addition, five participants attended individual interviews (two community leaders, one religious' leader, one teacher and one parent). Four themes were identified that influence early sexuality among adolescents and grouped into individual determinants related to knowledge about early sexuality; interpersonal determinants related to adolescents' function, including the influence of family and peers; community and organizational determinants related to where harmful sociocultural norms; political determinants comprising the disadvantaged socioeconomic status of the communities where adolescents live. many factors at multiple social levels influence early adolescent sexuality in the commune of Tchaourou in Benin. Therefore, interventions directed at these various levels are needed urgently.

Conduta suicida em adolescentes e violências intrafamiliares e de gênero: revisão narrativa

Abstract Objective This study is a narrative review to consider how intrafamilial and gender violence can engender psychological suffering and suicidal behavior in adolescents. Method The Portal de Periódicos Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, and Scientific Electronic Library Online databases were searched for publications about risk factors for suicide attempts and suicidal ideation in adolescents, between 2010 and 2020. Results Intrafamilial violence was found to be a risk factor. Most suicide attempts occur between 15 and 19 years and are mainly due to drug intake. Gender violence, especially homophobia, is a risk factor for ideation and suicide attempts among adolescents, especially bisexual adolescents. Conclusion Interventions concerning sexual education in schools, promotion of spaces for dialogues about suicide, and modification of the binary bias in studies about adolescent sexualities are necessary.

Stable and Shifting Sexualities among American High School Students, 2015 to 2021

In a context of widespread attacks on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth, statistics on rising LGBTQ+ identification need to be addressed with precision and care. In this visualization, the author presents nationally representative sexuality data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Using stacked horizontal bar graphs, the author summarizes American high school students’ reported sexual identities and same-sex sexual contacts from 2015 to 2021. In contrast to sensationalistic reporting claiming that these data show “explosive” and “skyrocketing” growth, this visualization illustrates that most measures of American adolescent sexuality have been fairly stable. Since 2015, the only substantial changes that have occurred are in female students’ reports of being bisexual or “not sure.” These changes in sexual identity have been accompanied only by very modest changes in female students’ same-sex sexual contacts. Among male students, sexual identities and contacts have been almost entirely stable since 2015.

Pornography and Its Impact on Adolescent/Teenage Sexuality

Adolescents/Teenagers are exposed to pornography due to a variety of factors and it is accepted as a process of sexual exploration/normal development of sexuality. However, early exposure to pornography and unregulated/excess exposure to pornography during the formative years of adolescence has been seen to have various long-term deleterious effects on sexual maturation, sexual behavior, Internet addiction, and overall personality development. To safeguard the growing minds of the teens from the harmful effects of pornography, few rules/regulations have been passed in India as well as banning of porn sites. However, there are very limited research on the impact of pornography on various aspects of adolescents’ growth and development. This mini-review covers the issues pertinent to the effect of pornography with regard to adolescent sexuality.

ПІДЛІТКОВИЙ ВІК ЯК ОДИН ІЗ КРИТИЧНИХ ПЕРІОДІВ ПСИХОСЕКСУАЛЬНОГО РОЗВИТКУ ЛЮДИНИ

The article highlights the problems of researching the issue of critical periods in the formation of human sexuality. In particular, attention is focused on adolescence as one of the turning points in a person's psychosexual development, since many sexual problems originate from childhood or adolescence. The limits of adolescence in the understanding of domestic scientists are defined, a concise interpretation of the essence of adolescent sexuality, its differences and characteristic manifestations is provided. The process of development of platonic, erotic, sexual libido is described and the possible consequences in case of "falling out" of one of the stages are indicated. The role and significance of the third stage of psychosexual development, which coincides with adolescence and young adulthood, is revealed, the stages included in this stage of the development of human sexuality are outlined, and the tasks faced by adolescents at this time against the background of puberty, increased interest in the opposite sex and the emergence of sex drive Alternative scenarios of the formation of sexuality in the case of violations of psychosexual development or fixations at one of its stages are highlighted. Attention is focused on how disorders of psychosexual development can later affect a person's sexual behavior. It is shown that some complications in the realization of adult genital sexuality can originate from adolescence. On the basis of the studied material, directions for further research are outlined, current problems and ways for further development of relevant training, educational and educational programs for teenagers and adults are determined.

Knowledge of the Doctors in Attention Primary on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Teenagers and Young

Introduction: the problem of sexual and reproductive health during youth is linked to risky sexual practices. It is up to primary care to carry out promotional actions. The Ministries of Public Health and Education have created methodological guidelines for comprehensive sex education, so the basic health team must be prepared to carry them out. Objective: to identify the knowledge that family doctors who provide services in primary care have on sexual and reproductive health in adolescents/youth. Method: descriptive, longitudinal and retrospective study with a quantitative- qualitative approach developed at the Luis Augusto Turcios Lima Polyclinic , San José de las Lajas municipality. Mayabeque, during March - May 2018. With a sample of 14 young doctors who carry out care work in family medical offices. Primary source of data collection: survey. Results: 86% Doctors with stable partners (92%), between 24-26 years of age (57%) with inadequate knowledge about the ages of youth (79%), with wrong concepts and opinions about them (79 and 71% respectively), with inadequate responses about the factors that contribute to the increase in maternity and sexually transmitted infections (86%) and those that cause problems in sexual and reproductive health as well as strategies to reduce them (86 and 57%), the level obtained was low: 79%. Conclusions: Primary care physicians require interdisciplinary preparation with a social, pedagogical, philosophical, and psychological approach that equips them with skills to work on sexuality in adolescents and young people.

Pornography addiction and adolescent sexuality

Pornography addiction and adolescent sexuality

Review: Vulgar Beauty: Acting Chinese in the Global Sensorium, by Mila Zuo

Review: <i>Vulgar Beauty: Acting Chinese in the Global Sensorium</i>, by Mila Zuo