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Magdalena Mattebo; Maria Gottvall; Maria Grandahl – Journal of School Nursing, 2024
The present qualitative study is a part of the process evaluation of a complex intervention, the randomized controlled trial, "Prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV) in a school-based setting." We aimed to explore participating school nurses' perceptions and experiences of delivering the educational HPV intervention to adolescents aged…
Descriptors: School Nurses, Intervention, Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Kimberly McNally; Amira Roess; Ali Weinstein; Lisa Lindley; Robin Wallin – Journal of School Nursing, 2024
Understanding the school nurse's experience in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine promotion can reduce vaccine disparities. HPV vaccination is critical to cancer prevention. Despite the importance of the school nurse in vaccine promotion, there is a lack of understanding. This article aims to examine the knowledge, attitude, experience, and role…
Descriptors: School Nurses, Role, Immunization Programs, Cancer
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Wyrick, David L.; Tanner, Amanda E.; Milroy, Jeffrey J.; Guastaferro, Kate; Bhandari, Sandesh; Kugler, Kari C.; Thorpe, Shemeka; Ware, Samuella; Miller, Alicia M.; Collins, Linda M. – Journal of American College Health, 2022
Objective: To describe an iterative approach to developing an online intervention targeting the intersection of alcohol use and sexual behaviors among first year college students. Methods and Participants: Using the multiphase optimization strategy (MOST), we conducted two iterative optimization trials to--(1) identify candidate intervention…
Descriptors: Intervention, Online Courses, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Sex Education
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Morgan J. Grant; Kaileigh Carter; Matt Hoffman; Randolph D. Hubach; Christopher Owens – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2024
Because most parent-adolescent sex communication studies are from the perspectives of sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents rather than their parents, we surveyed 54 parents of SGM adolescents in the Southern region in the U.S. about their HIV-related parent-adolescent sex communication (PASC) practices. We compared topics discussed between…
Descriptors: Parent Child Relationship, Health Behavior, Prevention, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
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Richman, Alice R.; Torres, Essie; Wu, Qiang; Eldridge, David; Lawson, Luan – Health Education Research, 2022
We assessed human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention practices and HPV literacy of pediatricians, family physicians and medical students in North Carolina. An online survey was distributed to physicians in 2018, and paper surveys were collected among medical students in 2019. Surveys measured HPV literacy, HPV prevention practices and HPV prevention…
Descriptors: Immunization Programs, Physicians, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Health Promotion
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Jeon Hee Kim; Soonyoung Park; Youngmi Cho; Sohyune Sok – SAGE Open, 2023
Studies on human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention education and its educational effects for elementary school students are necessary. This study aimed to examine the effects of human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention education on knowledge about cervical cancer, HPV, immunization, and attitude about immunization among girls in the sixth grade…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunization Programs, Disease Control, Prevention
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Sylvia Kauer; Jennifer Power; Adam Bourne; Christopher Fisher – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2025
This study explored the relationship between sexual health indicators and the receipt of, and perceived relevance of, school-based sexuality education. Multiple regression analyses were conducted using data from 4,189 14- to 18-year-olds who participated in a cross-sectional Australian study. Receiving sexuality education was significantly…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sexuality, Sex Education, Correlation
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Laura Santangelo White; Emily Maulucci; Melanie Kornides; Subhash Aryal; Catherine Alix; Diane Sneider; Jessica Gagnon; Elizabeth C. Winfield; Holly B. Fontenot – Journal of School Nursing, 2024
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent 90% of cancers caused by HPV. Health care provider recommendations affect vaccine uptake, yet there are a lack of studies examining the impact of the school nurse (SN) in vaccine recommendations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of adding a SN HPV recommendation to the standard…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunization Programs, Prevention, Cancer
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Tolosa-Kline, Ayla; Yom-Tov, Elad; Hoffman, Caitlin; Walker-Baban, Cherie; Lewis, Felicia M. T. – Health Education & Behavior, 2021
Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) increasingly use internet-based websites and geospatial apps to seek sex. Though these platforms may be useful for public health intervention, evaluations of such interventions are rare. We sought to evaluate the online behavior of young MSM of color in Philadelphia and the effectiveness of using ads to…
Descriptors: Advertising, Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, LGBTQ People
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Nkwonta, Chigozie A.; Dawson, Robin M.; Adegboyega, Adebola – Journal of American College Health, 2022
Objective: Half of new human papilloma virus ( (HPV)) infections occur between the ages of 15 and 24. As preventive measures are underutilized globally; international university students are at particular risk for HPV infection and sequelae. The study aim was to explore HPV knowledge and preventive behaviors in this population. Participants:…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Foreign Students, At Risk Persons, Knowledge Level
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J. Richelle Joe; M. Ann Shillingford; Sheldon Aaron; Tianka Pharaoh; Justin Gonner – Professional School Counseling, 2023
Through an exploratory descriptive study, we examined school counselors' attitudes and beliefs about their role in HIV prevention, and their professional behaviors in addressing HIV in their schools. Participants reported strong support of youth's sexual health rights, moderate agreement with school counselors' role in HIV prevention, moderate to…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Health Behavior, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Prevention
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Zissette, Seth; Atujuna, Millicent; Tolley, Elizabeth E.; Okumu, Eunice; Auerbach, Judith D.; Hodder, Sally L.; Aral, Sevgi O.; Adimora, Adaora A. – Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2020
Given the range of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) products currently being tested to prevent HIV in women, a standardized Acceptability and Use of PrEP Products Among Women Tool may facilitate comparisons of product acceptability and use across different geographies, trials, and users. We conducted three rounds of cognitive interviewing over…
Descriptors: Cognitive Tests, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Prevention, Females
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Chinelli, Alice; Salfa, Maria Cristina; Cellini, Andrea; Ceccarelli, Luca; Farinella, Massimo; Rancilio, Laura; Galipò, Rosario; Meli, Paolo; Camposeragna, Antonella; Colaprico, Ludovica; Oldrini, Massimo; Ubbiali, Marco; Caraglia, Anna; Martinelli, Domenico; Mortari, Luigina; Palamara, Anna Teresa; Suligoi, Barbara; Tavoschi, Lara – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2023
Comprehensive sexuality education is an important means of promoting sexual well-being amongst young people and is key to preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, sexuality education is not currently included in the formal curriculum in Italian schools. The aim of this study was to develop an inventory of school-based sexuality…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sex Education, Curriculum, Prevention
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Samuella Ware; Jennifer Toller Erausquin; Amanda E. Tanner; Yarneccia D. Dyson – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: To examine the associations of dimensions of masculinity--respect/toughness and anti-femininity/hypersexuality--with sexual risk behaviors and protective behavioral intentions and the effects of awareness of anti-Blackness. Participants: 127 Black heterosexual men were recruited from four Historically Black Colleges and Universities and…
Descriptors: African American Students, College Students, Masculinity, Intention
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Samuel O. Master; Samantha Garbers; Laura Lynch; David L. Bell; Marina Catallozzi; John Santelli – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) allows for informed and healthy decisions. College students often lack understanding of sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Conversations and Pizza (CAP), an interactive curriculum, was designed to address gaps in CSE and improve SRH outcomes. Participants: 66 fraternity affiliated undergraduate…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Undergraduate Students, Fraternities, Knowledge Level
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