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Download full textJohnson, Kimberly; Markham, Christine; Tortolero, Susan R. – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2017
Background: Much of the research literature on sexual consent and sexual consent education has been focused on college students, providing a significant gap in our understanding of high school students, especially ethnic minority youth, who are at greatest risk for unwanted sexual contact and sexual activity. Furthermore, recent research suggests…
Descriptors: Music, Popular Culture, Culturally Relevant Education, High School Students
Shegog, Ross; Baumler, Elizabeth; Addy, Robert C.; Peskin, Melissa; Thiel, Melanie Ann; Tortolero, Susan R.; Markham, Christine – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2017
In the United States, adolescents 15 to 24 years of age account for nearly half of new cases of sexually transmitted infection (STI) each year, and female adolescents 15 to 19 years of age account for 24.2 of every 1000 births, 17% of which are repeat births. The provision of evidence-based sexual health curricula is indicated. To be effective,…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Health Behavior, Behavior Change, Sex Education
Direct linkSanta Maria, Diane; Markham, Christine; Swank, Paul; Baumler, Elizabeth; McCurdy, Sheryl; Tortolero, Susan – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2014
This study examined parental monitoring (PM) as a potential moderator of the relation between parent-child communication (PCC) and pre-coital sexual behaviours (PCSB) in an urban, minority, early adolescent population. Seventh-grade students (n = 1609) reported PCC, PM and PCSB. Multivariable logistic regression was conducted to assess for…
Descriptors: Parent Child Relationship, Sexuality, Interpersonal Communication, Urban Areas
Tortolero, Susan R.; Johnson, Kimberly; Peskin, Melissa; Cuccaro, Paula M.; Markham, Christine – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2011
Background: School-based sex education is effective in reducing risky sexual behavior among adolescents that may lead to unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. However, most sex education policies in the US do not support evidence-based programs. Understanding parental attitudes around sex education is crucial to overcoming…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Parent Attitudes, Sex Education, Barriers
Peskin, Melissa F.; Hernandez, Belinda F.; Markham, Christine; Johnson, Kimberly; Tyrrell, Shellie; Addy, Robert C.; Shegog, Ross; Cuccaro, Paula M.; DeRoulet, Paul; Tortolero, Susan R. – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2011
US teens are having sex early; however, the vast majority of schools do not implement evidence-based sexual health education (SHE) programs that could delay sexual behavior and/or reduce risky behavior. This study examines middle school staff's knowledge, attitudes, barriers, self-efficacy, and perceived support (psychosocial factors known to…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Sex Education, Middle School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes
Markham, Christine; Peskin, Melissa; Hernandez, Belinda F.; Johnson, Kimberly; Addy, Robert C. – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2011
Background: The US has higher rates of teen births and sexually transmitted infections (STI) than other developed countries. Texas youth are disproportionately impacted. Purpose: To review local, state, and national data on teens' engagement in sexual risk behaviors to inform policy and practice related to teen sexual health. Methods: 2009 middle…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Health Behavior, Contraception, Middle School Students
Hernandez, Belinda F.; Peskin, Melissa; Shegog, Ross; Markham, Christine; Johnson, Kimberly; Ratliff, Eric A.; Li, Dennis H.; Weerasinghe, I. Sonali; Cuccaro, Paula M.; Tortolero, Susan R. – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2011
Background: Despite effective solutions to reduce teen birth rates, Texas teen birth rates are among the highest in the nation. School districts can impact youth sexual behavior through implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs); however, teen pregnancy prevention is a complex and controversial issue for school districts. Subsequently, very…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Adolescents, Pregnancy, Prevention
