What does PrEP mean for 'safe sex' norms? A qualitative study. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2021 While HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective, it has arguably disrupted norms of 'safe sex' that for many years were synonymous with condom use.
Bridget Haire +5 more
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Polygamy and safe sex negotiation among married women: evidence from Cameroon [PDF]
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2023 Background Research indicates that women in polygamous relationships may be exposed to unique sexual and reproductive health challenges. However, there are very few studies that examine whether polygamy is associated with safe sex negotiation among ...
Satveer Dhillon +5 more
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Safe sex self-efficacy and safe sex practice in a Southern United States College [PDF]
Health Promotion Perspectives, 2017 Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the association between safe sex self-efficacy and safe-sex practice in a Southern college setting. Methods: Multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine the association between safe ...
Ovuokerie Addoh +2 more
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Adolescent males’ knowledge about safe sex in light of the Sustainable Development Goals [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de EnfermagemObjectives: to understand adolescent males’ knowledge about safe sex in light of the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda. Methods: a qualitative study involving 18 male adolescents, aged 15 to 19 years, in a public school in Recife ...
Wallacy Jhon Silva Araújo +6 more
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Psychosocial correlates of safe sex self-efficacy among in-school adolescent girls in Lagos, Nigeria. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2020 BackgroundAdolescent girls in Nigeria are at heightened risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. However, there are limited studies on psychosocial factors that are associated with safe sex intentions among this population.
Ucheoma Nwaozuru +10 more
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Knowledge of safe sex and sexually transmitted infections among high school students, Vientiane Prefecture, Lao PDR [PDF]
Global Health Action, 2020 Background Adolescent knowledge of safe sex and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can reduce the risk of STIs as well as unplanned pregnancies.
Khonesavanh Inthavong +3 more
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Gender differences in comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge and safe sex practices among sexually active young people (15–24 years) in Nigeria: insights from the 2008–2018 demographic and health surveys [PDF]
AIDS Research and TherapyThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) have remained global public health issues, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria having the highest number of cases.
Chukwuechefulam Kingsley Imo
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Safe Sex Messages Within Dating and Entertainment Smartphone Apps: A Review [PDF]
JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 2016 BackgroundSmartphone apps provide a new platform for entertainment, information distribution, and health promotion activities, as well as for dating and casual sexual encounters.
Huang, Evelyn Tzu-Yen +3 more
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Predicting safe sex practices from gender-related interpersonal variables
Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 2016 This study investigated whether safe sex practices, including condom use and partner communication, may be predicted from the interpersonal traits of agency, unmitigated agency, communion, and unmitigated communion. Participants were 375 college students
Crystal D. Oberle +2 more
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Barriers to Sexual Expression and Safe Sex Among Mexican Gay Men
American Journal of Men's Health, 2016 Same-sex sexual practices among men in Mexico City are stigmatized. This article analyzes sexual practices and experiences of gay men in Mexico City and its implications on emotional and sexual health.
Ignacio Lozano Verduzco PhD
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