Sexual health, risky sexual behavior and condom use among adolescents young adults and older adults in Chiang Mai, Thailand: findings from a population based survey

Although dating applications (apps) have become popular among young adults, there is a dearth of information regarding the sexual health implications among Brazilian college students. This study examined risky sexual behavior and attitudes of dating app users, based on their sex in Brazil’s Legal Amazon. Three hundred and fifty-nine students reported their sociodemographic data, dating app use, and sexual behaviors and attitudes through self-administered questionnaires. Bivariate analyses and analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Bonferroni post-hoc tests were performed. Dating app use was reported by 238 (66.3%) subjects, most of whom had an encounter and sex with a casual partner. Women frequently requested condom use. Trust in one’s partner or having repeated encounters were the main reasons for engaging in risky sexual behavior. Men had a greater number of sexual partners and less protective attitudes. Sexual health awareness by apps was not reported by 97% of women, and most of them were not tested for sexually transmitted infections. A positive attitude toward sexual health was not a predictor of safe sex. Important similarities and differences regarding risky sexual behaviors and attitudes were observed between the sexes, many of which correlated with increased sexual vulnerability during the sexual encounters arranged through the dating apps. This cross-sectional study supports efforts on sexual health promotion and sexual education implementation in the face of growing usage of apps among young adults for sexual matters.

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Risky Sexual Behavior and Alcohol Use among Young Adults: Results from a National Survey

American Journal of Health Promotion ◽

10.4278/0890-1171-10.1.27 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 27-36 ◽

Cited By ~ 48

Author(s):

Karen L. Graves

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Sexual Behavior ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Condom Use ◽

Risky Sexual Behavior ◽

Population Level ◽

Sexual Practices ◽

Multiple Sexual Partners ◽

The Past ◽

Number Of Factors

Purpose. To examine the relationship between alcohol use and sexual activity in a sample of young adults. Design. Data were collected as part of a 1990 survey of a multistage area household probability sample. Setting. In-home interviews were conducted by experienced interviewers. Subjects. In total, 1006 persons from 18 to 30 years of age living in the contiguous United States were contacted. Measures. Detailed information was collected on alcohol use and sexual behavior. To minimize the reluctance of respondents to answer queries on sexual behavior, those questions were contained in a self-administered questionnaire. Results. At the population level, having had multiple sexual partners in the past year was more likely among men who consumed five or more drinks per sitting. Condom use was less likely among respondents who had consumed five or more drinks on at least one occasion in the past year. In multivariate analyses, the amount of alcohol consumed at the new partner event was not associated with condom use with a new partner. When the effects of other demographic and psychosocial factors were removed, the number of drinks consumed during the heaviest drinking event was a significant predictor of engaging in sex for women but not for men. Conclusion. In young adults, alcohol use with sex does not necessarily lead directly to lapses in judgment about safe sexual practices. Alcohol is but one of a number of factors that play an important role in determining the riskiness of a particular sexual encounter.

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Faktor Predisposisi Dan Pemungkin Perilaku Penggunaan Kondom Padapelanggan WPS Di Semampir Kediri

Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.32831/jik.v5i1.107 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 09

Author(s):

Shinta Kristianti

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

Condom Use ◽

Risky Sexual Behavior ◽

Sex Workers ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Influential Variable ◽

Use Behavior

Transmission of HIV-AIDS in Indonesia is growing fast, one of the triggers are due to risky sexual behavior, including sexual behavior in FSW’s clients. This study aimed to analyze the factors that influence the behavior of condom use on the FSW’s clients in Semampir Kediri. This study used quantitative methods to the design of explanatory research with cross sectional approach. A triangulation of qualitative data used to support the results of quantitative analysis were excavated from WPS and pimps as a cross check answers FSW’s clients, the means used was to in-depth interviews and FGDs (Focus Group Discussion) on the FSW and pimps. Sample size was 66 people. Univariate data analysis, with chi-square bivariate and multivariate logistic regression. Results showed most respondents (71.2%) behave consistent in using condoms.Variables related to condom use behavior in FSW were knowledge, perception of vulnerability, severity perceived, benefits perceived, barriers perceived and perceived ability to self (self-efficacy), the availability of condoms, condom regulation, support of friends and support of FSW. Support of friend was the most influential variable on the practice of using condoms to FSW’s clients and the OR value was 19.218.; Key words: female sex workers (FSW), FSW’s clients, condom, consistent

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A Systematic Review of Individual, Psychological and Sociocultural Factors Associated with Safe and Risky Sexual Behavior in Older Adults

American Journal of Sexuality Education ◽

10.1080/15546128.2021.1904310 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-20

Author(s):

Dafne Astrid Gómez Melasio ◽

Dora Julia Onofre Rodríguez ◽

Raquel Alicia Benavides Torres ◽

Pedro Enrique Trujillo Hernández

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Sexual Behavior ◽

Risky Sexual Behavior ◽

Sociocultural Factors ◽

Factors Associated

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Anal Intercourse among Heterosexual Young Adults: A Population-Based Survey in Switzerland

The Journal of Sex Research ◽

10.1080/00224499.2020.1866481 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Marion Meuwly ◽

Diane Auderset ◽

Sophie Stadelmann ◽

Joan-Carles Suris ◽

Yara Barrense-Dias

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Anal Intercourse ◽

Population Based ◽

Population Based Survey

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Sexual Health and Function in Later Life: A Population-Based Study of 606 Older Adults with a Partner

American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.jagp.2014.03.006 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 227-233 ◽

Cited By ~ 42

Author(s):

Vicki Wang ◽

Colin A. Depp ◽

Jennifer Ceglowski ◽

Wesley K. Thompson ◽

David Rock ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Sexual Health ◽

Later Life ◽

Population Based ◽

Population Based Study ◽

And Function

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Back pain and treatment seeking among community-dwelling older adults: Findings from a population-based survey

Geriatric Nursing ◽

10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.09.015 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 42 (6) ◽

pp. 1446-1453

Author(s):

Muhammed Rashid ◽

T. Muhammad ◽

Shobhit Srivastava

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Back Pain ◽

Population Based ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Treatment Seeking ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽

Population Based Survey

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Influence of HIV positive status on sexual behavior among males

Revista de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/s0034-89101998000600002 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 32 (6) ◽

pp. 503-513 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Elvira M. Ventura-Filipe ◽

Stan P. Newman

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

Condom Use ◽

Risky Sexual Behavior ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Safer Sex ◽

Lower Proportion ◽

Hiv And Aids ◽

Unsafe Sex ◽

Male Partners ◽

High Level

OBJECTIVE: To compare HIV seronegative (HIV-) and HIV seropositive (HIV+) males in terms of sexual behavior with female and male partners of different types. METHOD: Cross-sectional study. From August 1994 to February 1995, a sample of 236 respondents (150 HIV- and 86 HIV+) recruited from public health centers in the State of S. Paulo (Brazil), answered a questionnaire, including questions on demographic aspects, HIV and AIDS related knowledge, sexual orientation, use of alcohol and other drugs, sexual behavior with regular and casual female and male partners, and perceived risk of HIV infection. Sexual behavior with regular and casual female and male partners within the previous three months, was investigated. RESULTS: A lower proportion of HIV+ engaged in sexual contact with regular female partners (p < .01) and in vaginal intercourse with this type of partner (p < .01). A lower proportion of HIV+ engaged in overall sexual activity (p < .001) and reported lower frequency of penetrative sexual practices (p < .05). A high level of condom use with female and male partners was identified with no significant differences being found between the two serostatus groups. Some risky sexual behavior was identified, however, especially with regular partners, suggesting that some men were continuing to practice unsafe sex. CONCLUSIONS: The high level of condom use identified suggests that safer sex advice has been taken up. Condom use was not universal, however, and some men continue to place themselves at risk, especially with regular partners. Prevention programs should strive not only to encourage HIV- to practice safer sex, but also to encourage HIV+ to do so in order to prevent further transmission of the virus.

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