Unhealthy Sexual Behavior Research Articles

Relationship between Unhealthy Sexual Behaviour and Urinary Infections among Adolescents Presenting in a Tertiary Hospital in South West Nigeria

Adolescent is an important segment of the world population accounting for about one fifth. It is a transition state between childhood and adulthood and characterized with the development of behaviours with lifelong consequences. Such behaviours include unhealthy sexual practices with its associated risks like unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. This was a cross sectional descriptive study of 321 adolescents who presented at the general outpatient clinic of a tertiary health institution. The diagnosis of urinary infection was by the use of rapid dipstick test to detect the presence of nitrites, while the presence of pus cells, white blood cells greater than 5 per high power fluid, epithelial cells and trichomonal vaginalis were identified microscopically. Their HIV status was also determined. The fifty three (16.25) of the respondents who had coital experience were screened for evidence of urinary infection. The prevalence of urinary infection was 24.5% among the respondents with 10% and 5% of the sexually exposed females reported homosexual and bisexual experience. Parental higher socioeconomic class was protective against sexual exposure among the adolescents. In view of the high level of poverty with a large part of the population belonging to low socioeconomic class, it is necessary to research into possible interventional study on how to prevent unhealthy sexual behavior among adolescents from low socioeconomic class.Key words: sexual behavior; Urogenital Infection; Adolescents

HUBUNGAN SIKAP PENGENDALIAN DIRI DALAM PENGGUNAAN MEDIA JEJARING SOSIAL FACEBOOK DENGAN PERILAKU SEKSUAL PRANIKAH REMAJA USIA 15–19 TAHUN (STUDI DI KELURAHAN KAPASMADYA BARU KECAMATAN TAMBAKSARI KOTA SURABAYA)

Facebook is widely used in social communication, especially adolescents. Facebook can be easily accessed by using their smartphone. One of negative effect from facebook is unhealthy pre-marital sexual behavior. This effect can be minimized if the adolescents has a good self-control. This study was analyticobservational with cross-sectional design. The goal was analyze correlation between self-control of using facebook and pre-marital sexual behaviour. Self-control variable in this study foccused on accepting a friend request from someone who is never known, communicating with someone who is never known on facebook, asking to meet each other in real life with someone who is never known on facebook, and accepting to meet each other in real life with someone who is never known on facebook. The population was 13.532 adolescents (15–19 years old) who was living at Kapasmadya Baru, Tambaksari, Surabaya City, Indonesia in 2016. Sampling was simple random sampling and obtained 97 sample. The analysis used Chi-square test with α = 5%. The result showed that all of adolescents communicate easily with someone who is never known before. There were correlation between self-control of using facebook and pre-marital sexual behaviour (p = 0.000). So that, adolescents need support from their social living, especially their parents to control themselves during use facebook or another social media.Keywords: self-control, facebook, adolescent, pre-marital sexual behaviour

The Effect of Internal and External Factors on Preventive Reproductive Health Behaviors in Adolescents, in Banjarmasin, Kalimantan

Background: Many adolescents had engaged in unhealthy sexual behavior that can result in unintended health outcomes. In theory, the adolescent sexual behavior is influenced by a complex set of interactions between biology, genetics, individual perception, personality characteristics, and sociocultural norms and values. This study aimed to determine the influence of internal and external factors on preventive reproductive health behavior in adolescents, in Banjarmasin, Kalimantan, using Health Belief Model.Subjects and Method: This was an analytic observational study with the cross-sectional design. The study was conducted at 10 senior high schools in Banjarmasin, Kalimantan. A total sample of 200 grade XI students was selected for this study by proportional stratified random sampling. The dependent variable was preventive reproductive health behavior. The independent variables were perceived susceptibility, perceived seriousness, perceived threat, perceived benefit, perceived barrier, self-efficacy, the role of parents, peer role, and information access. The data were collected by questionnaire and analyzed by path analysis. Results: The strong role of parents (b=0.05; SE= 0.01; p<0.001), perceived benefit (b=0.06; SE= 0.02; p=0.006), perceived threat (b=0.10; SE= 0.02; p<0.001), self-efficacy (b=0.13; SE= 0.01; p<0.001), and peer role (b=0.06; SE= 0.01; p<0.001) positively affected preventive reproductive health behavior. Perceived barrier (b= -0.03; SE= 0.01; p=0.026) negatively affected preventive reproductive health behavior. Perceived threat increased with increasing role of parents (b=0.05; SE= 0.02; p= 0.059), perceived susceptibility (b=0.21; SE= 0.05; p<0.001), perceived seriousness (b=0.10; SE= 0.04; p= 0.015), and self efficacy (b= 0.13; SE= 0.06; p= 0.040). Perceived barrier decreased with improving access of information (b=-0.16; SE= 0.05; p= 0.004). Perceived benefit increased with improving access of information (b=0.09; SE= 0.04; p= 0.030) and perceived susceptibility (b=0.20; SE= 0.06; p= 0.002). Perceived susceptibility (b=0.13; SE= 0.04; p= 0.004), perceived seriousness (b=0.10; SE= 0.05; p= 0.057), and self efficacy (b=0.09; SE= 0.03; p= 0.006) increased with access of information. Self efficacy increased with stronger role of parents (b=0.06; SE= 0.02; p= 0.018), and peer role (b=0.07; SE= 0.04; p= 0.062).Conclusion: Preventive reproductive health behavior among adolescents is affected by the role of parents, perceived of threat, self-efficacy, peer role, perceived of benefit, and perceived of a barrier. Health belief model can predict health preventive behavior.Keywords: Preventive behavior, reproductive health, health belief model, internal and external factorsCorrespondence: Azura Arisa, Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: azura.syakura@gmail.com.Journal of Health Promotion and Behavior (2017), 2(4): 350-358https://doi.org/10.26911/thejhpb.2017.02.04.07

Sexual practices and knowledge of sexually transmitted infections among hairdressers in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria

The environment in salons provides hairdressers the opportunity to discuss sexual exploits which may promote unhealthy sexual behaviour and increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The aim of the study was to determine sexual practices and knowledge and experience of STIs among hairdressers.The study was carried out in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria. A total of 1700 hairdressers were selected by cluster sampling technique. Predictors of risky sexual behaviour, knowledge and experience of STIs were identified.Their mean age was 27.0 ± 8.1 years, 860 (50.6%) were single. Majority of them, 1453(85.5%) had ever had sex. The mean age at sexual debut was 15.9 years. Mean knowledge score of STIs was 14.0 out of 25. Only 158(9.3%) experienced symptoms of STIs in the last 12 months. Among singles, senior secondary education was a predictor of ever had sex (odds ratio [OR]: 2.20, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.53–3.13), good knowledge of STIs (OR: 2.04, 95% CI: 1.45–2.83) and experience of STIs in the last 12 months (OR: 2.20, 95% CI: 1.53–3.13).Hairdressers, especially singles, are a vulnerable group at risk of reproductive health morbidities. There is a need to focus reproductive health interventions on this occupational group.

Curriculum-making in South Africa: promoting gender equality and empowering women (?)

The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (2000−2015) are clearly embedded in South Africa's education policy documents. However, they are not adequately infused into the curriculum. This article focuses specifically on the third Millennium Development Goal (MDG) − promoting gender equality and empowering women − and the need to place this curriculum content at the centre and not on the periphery, to achieve its goal. Qualitative document research was used to explore the extent to which South Africa's curriculum-making has promoted gender equality and the empowerment of women during the promotion of the 2000–2015 MDGs. The findings of this research show potential intersections of poverty, age and worldviews with gender; a stronger focus on human rights values; and concrete strategies to combat unhealthy sexual behaviour. However, the curriculum continues to be saturated with negative perspectives and binary perceptions of gender. There is also a lack of attention to the world of work. The assumption underlying this seems to be that gender equality and the empowerment of women are unattainable or that they are unimportant. This article concludes by underlining the need for the curriculum to be a genuine agent of change, which necessitates a new gender discourse in curriculum-making.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Youths' Perspectives of Inclusive School-Based Sexuality Education

Sexuality education is perceived as one way to prevent unhealthy sexual behaviors. However, current sexuality education materials are not tailored to fit the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth, and many have been critiqued for disenfranchising these populations. This study solicited the perspectives of LGBTQ youth on their experiences with school-based sexuality education in order to create a framework of LGBTQ-inclusive sexuality education. Five semistructured focus groups (N = 30 LGBTQ participants) were conducted to investigate the sexuality education experiences of LGBTQ youth and to solicit youth suggestions for improving the inclusiveness of sexuality education curricula. Results indicate that LGBTQ youth perceive current sexuality education as primarily “exclusive,” although examples of “inclusive” sexuality education were provided. In addition, participants provided suggestions for creating a more inclusive experience, such as directly discussing LGBTQ issues, emphasizing sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention over pregnancy prevention, and addressing healthy relationships. Educators and policymakers can use these ideas to help improve the quality of sexuality education—not only to make it more inclusive for LGBTQ youth but to make sexuality education more inclusive for all young people.

A Systematic Qualitative Review of Risk and Protective Factors for Sexual Violence Perpetration

The current review summarized results of 191 published empirical studies that examined the risk and protective factors for sexual violence perpetration. Studies in the review examined factors for perpetration by and against adolescents and adults, by male and female perpetrators, and by those who offended against individuals of the same sex or opposite sex. Factors associated with child sexual abuse (CSA) perpetration were not included. In all, 2 societal and community factors, 23 relationship factors, and 42 individual-level factors were identified. Of these 67 factors, consistent significant support for their association with SV was found for 35, nonsignificant effects were found for 10, 7 factors had limited or sample-specific evidence that they were associated with SV but were in need of further study, and 15 demonstrated mixed results. The factors identified in the review underscore the need for comprehensive prevention programs that target multiple risk and protective factors as well as factors that occur across the social ecology. Moreover, we identified two domains of factors—the presence and acceptance of violence and unhealthy sexual behaviors, experiences, or attitudes—that had consistent significant associations with SV but are not typically addressed in prevention programs. Therefore, SV prevention may also benefit from learning from effective strategies in other areas of public health, namely sexual health and youth violence prevention.

Gender Differences in Knowledge and Health Beliefs Related to Behavioral Intentions to Prevent Human Papillomavirus Infection

This study assessed gender differences in human papillomavirus (HPV) awareness (including knowledge), health beliefs, and behavioral intentions to prevent infection. The participants comprised 763 and 905 sexually active men and women, respectively. Gender differences were observed in HPV knowledge, health beliefs, and sociodemographics that were significantly correlated with behavioral intentions to prevent infection. There were gender differences in the factors related to behavioral intentions to prevent HPV. In multiple regression analysis, HPV knowledge was not related to behavioral intentions, whereas perceived benefits were related to behavioral intentions consistently among men and women, while the effects of perceived barriers were inconsistent. HPV awareness was very low regardless of gender. While HPV education is urgently required for men, enhancing HPV awareness, reinforcing positive perceptions of HPV prevention, and reducing unhealthy sexual behaviors are necessary for the entire Korean population.

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: Issues and Challenges

There has been an increasing awareness of the need to pay special focus on the adolescent and their sexual and reproductive health. This article reviews the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents in the Niger Delta region (NDR) of Nigeria. The objective is to bring to focus these important issues in the region. Adolescents in the NDR engage in unhealthy sexual behaviour characterized by early age at sexual initiation, unsafe sex and multiple sexual partners. The local socioeconomic condition exerts extra pressure on the adolescent with negative reproductive health consequences. There is urgent need to develop a time bound strategic framework and plan to redress this situation. This will require the participation of all stake holders.

Sexual Problems of Nigerian Adolescents and their Implications for Counselling

The issue of sexuality among youths is a very delicate one to handle. The matter is particularly crucial at the turbulent adolescent stage when special attention is needed to ensure that the youth does not derail as he/she searches for sexual identity. Thus if youth sexuality is neglected or wrongly approached the consequences may be disastrous. These may include incidence of unwanted pregnancies, psychological problems arising from lack of preparedness for motherhood, child abandonment, high school drop-out-rate and decrease in literacy level. It was discussed that school counselors should introduce sex counselling where discussions would centre on how to minimize the effects of unhealthy sexual behaviour among youths Keywords: Sexuality; Problems; Adolescents; Nigeria The Nigerian Journal of Guidance and Counselling Vol. 11 (1) 2006: pp. 70-75

Dating violence and the sexual health of black adolescent females.

This study examines the association between having a history of dating violence and the sexual health of adolescent females. Black adolescent females (n = 522) completed a survey that assessed dating violence, defined as ever having a physically abusive boyfriend, and an interview that assessed sexual behaviors. Dating violence was reported by 18.4% of adolescents (n = 96). Adolescents with a history of dating violence were, in the past 6 months, 2.8 times more likely to have a sexually transmitted disease, 2.8 times more likely to have nonmonogamous male partners, and half as likely to use condoms consistently. Furthermore, adolescents with a history of dating violence were significantly more likely to fear the perceived consequences of negotiating condom use (odds ratio [OR] = 2.8); fear talking with their partner about pregnancy prevention (OR = 2.6); have a higher perceived risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease (OR = 2.1); perceive less control over their sexuality (OR = 2.4); have peer norms nonsupportive of using condoms (OR = 3.1); and have norms nonsupportive of having a healthy relationship (OR = 2.1). Adolescents who have experienced dating violence are more likely to exhibit a spectrum of unhealthy sexual behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, and norms.

Can the Mass Media Be Healthy Sex Educators?

The mass media--television, music, magazines, movies, and the Internet--are said to be important sex educators. Yet, they have been rarely concerned with the outcome of their sexual lessons. Evidence is accumulating that besides imparting basic information about sex, the ubiquitous and risk-free media portrayal, coupled with inadequate alternative models from others sectors, encourage unhealthy sexual attitudes and behaviors. Notably, it is in the media-saturated world in which children live where sexual behavior is frequent and increasingly explicit. Nevertheless, efforts have been made to encourage more sexually responsible media content, and a number of comprehensive sexuality education Web sites for young people have been launched. Even so, it is unlikely that the media, including the Internet, will shift toward a healthier depiction of sexuality in the future. Therefore, efforts to both encourage the media to present a healthier view of sexuality and make accessible healthier sources of sexual information should continue. Most importantly, children should be armed with the necessary skills they will need to be able to create sexually healthy lives despite what the media mostly teach.

Use of the bridge model of sexual health in a psychoeducational group

Abstract People recovering from sexual addiction/cotnpulsivity may become adept at identifying unhealthy and dangerous sexual behaviors, but still be confused about what constitutes healthy sexuality. This article introduces the Bridge Model of Healthy Sexuality, which uses the metaphors of the Bridge, the Sexual House, and Foundation Stones to describe the process of creating healthy sexuality. A 10-week psychoeducation group for recovering sexual addicts and sexual abuse survivors is described that incorporates the Bridge Model to assist group members in taking the next step toward claiming their healthy sexuality. Ideas for further use of the Bridge Model are discussed.

Just world beliefs, self-esteem, and attitudes towards homosexuals with AIDS.

The belief that AIDS is a deserved punishment on homosexuals for unnatural and unhealthy sexual behaviour was associated with stronger just world beliefs and lower self-esteem among 160 Northern Irish college students.

FAKTOR PERILAKU SEKS BEBAS PADA REMAJA

Unhealthy sexual behavior among teenagers, especially teenagers who are not married tend to increase. WHO data as much as 6 % of respondents reported having had sexual intercourse before marriage. This is evident from several studies that show that the teenage years when he first entered active sexual relationship varies between the ages of 14-23 years of age and most were between 17-19 years old. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between gender, age, staying with whom, facilities, media, peers, school, of environment, knowledge of sex behavior in adolescents. This type of research is a kind of cross-sectional approach. The population of this study were all high school students in Jakarta district Lenteng Negri 38 grand for 820 people. The research sample is taken into a purposive sampling of 90 students. The results showed that there is a relationship between variables, namely gender variable (p value = 0.030 &lt; 0.05), the variable age ( p value = 0.003 &lt; 0.05), the variable media (p value = 0.026 &lt; 0.05), the variable communication peers ( p value = 0.035 &lt; 0. 05 ), school environment variables (p value = 0.037 &lt; 0.05 ), the variable knowledge ( p value = 0.041 &lt; 0.05 ). The results obtained from the study of sex behavior in adolescents in Negri SMA 38 Jakarta South Jakarta district has bad manners and good knowledge, it is recommended that schools need to supervise students on media and requires further research on cultural factors.