Background Previous studies have tried to determine the relationship between sexting and
risky behaviour to discover whether sexting fits into a deviance or normalcy discourse. This …

To date, most condom research has focused on young or high-risk groups, with little
evidence about influences on condom use amongst lower-risk community samples. These …

HIV/AIDS has disproportionately affected Latino communities. The majority of research
addressing HIV risk behaviors within this population has focused on women. However, men …

Condoms must be used effectively in order to prevent pregnancy and the spread of HIV/STD.
This study investigated two types of ineffective condom use, delayed condom use (initiated …

Young adult involvement in sexual behavior typically occurs within a relationship context,
but we know little about the ways in which specific features of romantic relationships …

The purpose of this study was to measure the accuracy of HIV-infected persons' knowledge
of their sexual partners' HIV infection status. HIV-infected persons at two public health clinics …

RESUMO A adolescência é um tempo de exploração, descobertas e escolhas. Alguns dos
comportamentos adoptados durante esta fase podem pôr em risco a saúde e a vida do …

With high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and STD transmission rates among African
American young adults, there is a need to study the patterns of risk behaviors among this …

Objectives: To examine the impact of downward social comparison and the “known partner
is a safe partner” heuristic on college students' sexual decisions. Participants: One hundred …

This study examined the effects of contextual and cognitive variables for sexual protection
on perceived social relationship factors. University students (108 women and 108 men) read …