Adolescent sexual behavior is multidimensional, yet most studies of the topic use variable-
oriented methods that reduce behaviors to a single dimension. In this study, we used a …

CONTEXT Identifying young adult outcomes associated with adolescent sexual behavior,
including patterns of first oral, vaginal and anal sex, is critical to promoting healthy sexual …

Objectives. We examined disparities in risk determinants and risk behaviors for sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) between gay-identified, bisexual-identified, and heterosexual …

Background Evaluation of sexual behaviors is essential to better understand the
epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections and their sequelae. Methods The National …

This study examined longitudinal changes in condom use inconsistency and sexual
encounters involving alcohol use and the within-person associations of these two risky …

Background: Latent class analysis (LCA) is a useful statistical tool that can be used to
enhance understanding of how various patterns of combined sexual behavior risk factors …

Although research has increasingly emphasized how adolescent sexual behavior may be
associated with aspects of health beyond unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted …

Due to its long-term longitudinal design, the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to
Adult Health (Add Health) has provided numerous valuable insights into adolescent and …

Background Influencing adolescents' sexual behaviors has the potential to influence
trajectories of risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young adults. Objective …

PURPOSE: Although sexual risk behavior has negative consequences in adolescence and
early adulthood, little is known about pathways of sexual risk across development and their …