Objectives A core construct targeted by behavioural interventions is the perception that one
is at risk for acquiring a sexually transmitted disease (STD). The objective of this analysis …

Background It is not well understood whether characteristics of adolescent main
partnerships differ categorically from one relationship to the next or whether observed …

This study describes associations of partner‐specific relationship characteristics with
consistent condom use among 297 young people (ages 13–24) with sexually transmitted …

Adolescents and young adults have higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) than
any other age cohort in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The sub-population of young parents is at …

Purpose: To compare characteristics of sexual relationships in HIV infected and HIV
uninfected female adolescents and their association with condom use. Methods: HIV …

A large proportion of young people move from one sexually active dating relationship to
another over the course of their teen and young adult years. A common behavioural pattern …

This study explores beliefs held by young African American men newly diagnosed with a
sexually transmitted infection (STI), regarding condom use. Recruited from a publicly funded …

Objectives: To examine the amount of time adolescents waited to have intercourse with past
partners (main and casual), and intentions to delay with future partners. To determine …

Background Research on the relationship between sexual risk behavior and perceived risk
for contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) has yielded mixed results. The objective …

Purpose: To explore associations of self-reported condom use with sexual risk knowledge
and behaviors, perceptions of peer condom use, and communication with sexual partners …