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The Neuropsychology of Risky Sexual Behavior [PDF]

Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 2016
AbstractObjectives:Engagement in risky sexual behavior (RSB) is a significant public health concern. A growing body of literature is elucidating the role of brain systems and neuropsychological constructs implicated in RSB, which may pave the way for novel insights and prevention efforts.Methods:In this article, we review studies incorporating ...
J Megan, Ross, Jacqueline, Duperrouzel, Melanie, Vega, Raul, Gonzalez   +3 more
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Risky Sexual Behavior in Adolescents

Jurnal Biologi Tropis
Adolescence is a transitional period characterized by physical, mental, and social changes that often encourage risk taking behaviors, including sexual activity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescents are individuals aged 10–19 years.
Ridha Tahriani, Baiq Bunga Citra Pratiwi, Pujiarohman Pujiarohman   +2 more
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Child Maltreatment and Risky Sexual Behavior [PDF]

Child Maltreatment, 2016
Risky sexual behavior is a serious public health problem. Child sexual abuse is an established risk factor, but other forms of maltreatment appear to elevate risky behavior. The mechanisms by which child maltreatment influence risk are not well understood. This study used data from 859 high-risk youth, followed through age 18.
Richard Thompson, Terri Lewis, Elizabeth C. Neilson, Diana J. English, Alan J. Litrownik, Benyamin Margolis, Laura Proctor, Howard Dubowitz   +7 more
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Risky sexual behavior and self-rated mental health among young adults in Skåne, Sweden – a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background Risky sexual behavior is a public health challenge that significantly affects young people’s health and well-being in Sweden and throughout the world. Moreover, poor mental health, anxiety and depression among adolescents and young adults have
Anna Karle, A. Agardh, M. Larsson, M. Arunda   +3 more
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Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among sexually-experienced adolescents in Bangkok, Thailand: findings from a school web-based survey

Reproductive Health, 2022
Background The risk of sexually transmitted infections (STI) arises when there is unsafe sexual activity. Unsafe sex often begins in the teenage years, and it will persist as long as there is the opportunity for risky sexual activity. The purpose of this
B. Thepthien, Celyn Celyn
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Contribution of Pornographic Exposure and Addiction to Risky Sexual Behavior in Adolescents

Journal of Public Health Research, 2021
Background The progress of information and technology contributes to the increasingly easier access to pornographic content. Adolescents as the highest Internet accessor become the most susceptible population to pornographic hazards, which has an impact ...
Wiwi Yunengsih, Agus Setiawan
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Protective behavioral strategies for sexual aggression and risky sexual behavior

Aggressive Behavior, 2021
AbstractSexual aggression (SA) is a serious public‐health problem on college campuses, and there is a pressing need for basic research fostering the development of novel prevention strategies. The current study (a) developed measures of protective behavioral strategies (PBS) for sexual aggression (SA) and risky sex (RS); (b) characterized college men's
Teresa A. Treat, William R. Corbin, Richard J. Viken   +2 more
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Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among sexually experienced secondary school students in Guduru, Ethiopia

Preventive medicine reports, 2021
Highlights • High proportion of secondary school students engaged in risky sexual behavior.• From the survey RSB is evaluated among sexually experienced adolescents’.• Adolescents perceive their peer behavior to engage in risky sexual intercourse ...
Buzayehu Fekadu Wakasa, L. Oljira, Melake Demena, Lemma Demissie Regassa, Wakgari Binu Daga   +4 more
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Adolescent Obesity and Risky Sexual Behavior [PDF]

American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2013
To the Editor: The recent supplement to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine—Addressing Latino Childhood Obesity Through Research and Policy: Findings from the Salud America! Experience1—was exciting and interesting to read. It is a constant reminder of the racial and ethnic disparities that exist in health outcomes that can be seen early in ...
Chambers, Earle C., Rodgers, Caryn R.R.
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Exposure to sexually explicit media in early adolescence is related to risky sexual behavior in emerging adulthood

PLoS ONE, 2020
Background Sexually explicit media exposure during early adolescence has been found to be associated with risky sexual behavior. However, previous study suffered from methodological issue, such as selection bias.
Wen-Hsu Lin, Chia-Hua Liu, C. Yi
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