Objective: To implement a STI risk behavior reduction program to reduce sexual risk behaviors in university-aged students. Participants: Fifty-nine freshman from the university participated in the STI Risk Behavior Reduction program. Methods: Pre- and post-test design using descriptive statistics evaluated the STI Risk Behavior Reduction Program.…

Objective: College students experience elevated rates of alcohol and sexual risk behaviors, but underrepresentation of rural institutions precludes tailored intervention. This study characterizes prevalence and short-term alcohol-sex risk at a rural institution. Participants: Undergraduates at a rural northeastern university. Method: Online health…

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the association between life skills (self-awareness (SA)) and risky sexual behaviours among adolescents in primary schools. It was thought so because a larger number of adolescents engage in risky sexual behaviours and life skills were among the preventive measures. Design/methodology/approach: This…

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…

In sub-Saharan Africa, the effective implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) remains challenging especially for teachers who fail to meet young people's sexual health needs. In this study, we examine rural Zimbabwean teachers' perspectives on, and their approach to sexuality education provided through Guidance and Counseling…

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…