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Multinational
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Universal Family-Focused Intervention with Young Adolescents: Effects on Health-Risking Sexual Behaviors and STDs Among Young Adults.
Spoth R, Clair S, Trudeau L
Prev Sci. 2013 Feb 14.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Psychometric assessment of HIV/STI sexual risk scale among MSM: A Rasch model approach.
Li J, Liu H, Liu H, Feng T, Cai Y.

BMC Public Health
. 2011 Oct 5;11(1):763
Paper

HIV infection and sexual risk behaviour among youth who have experienced orphanhood:
systematic review and meta-analysis.
Operario D, Underhill K, Chuong C, Cluver L.
J Int AIDS Soc. 2011 May 18;14(1):25
Abstract


Africa
 

Burkino Faso

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL TEXT ARTICLE
HIV/AIDS and Sexual-Risk Behaviors among Adolescents: Factors influencing the use of
condoms in Burkina Faso.
Guiella G, Madise NJ.
 
Afr J Reprod Health.
2007;11(3):182-196
Paper
 

Ethiopia

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Effects of peer education intervention on HIV/AIDS related sexual behaviors of secondary school students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a quasi-experimental study.
Menna T, Ali A, Worku A.
Reprod Health
. 2015 Sep 7;12:84.
Abstract

Kenya
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Discordance of HIV and HSV-2 biomarkers and self-reported sexual behaviour among orphan adolescents in Western Kenya.
Cho H, Luseno W, Halpern C, Zhang L, et al
Sex Transm Infect
. 2014 Nov 6.
Abstract

Psychiatric morbidity among sexually abused children and adolescents.
Syengo-Mutisya CM, Kathuku DM, Ndetei DM.

East Afr Med
J. 2008 Feb;85(2):85-91.
Abstract

Malawi 

  Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
  Partner age differences and associated sexual risk behaviours among adolescent girls and young women in a cash transfer programme for schooling in Malawi.
Beauclair R, Dushoff J, Delva W. et sl
BMC Public Health. 2018 Mar 27;18(1):
Abstract

Nigeria

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Multiple sexual partnership mediates the association between early sexual debut and
sexually transmitted infection among adolescent and young adult males in Nigeria.
Fatusi A, Wang W.
 
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care
. 2009 Apr;14(2):134-43
Abstract
 
Uganda

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Differences in Sexual Practices, Sexual Behavior and HIV Risk Profile between Adolescents and Young Persons in Rural and Urban Nigeria.
Folayan MO, Adebajo S, Adeyemi A, Ogungbemi KM.
PLoS One
. 2015 Jul 14;10(7):e0129106.
Paper

South Africa
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Sexual Risk Behavior, Alcohol Use, and Social Media Use Among Secondary School Students in Informal Settlements in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Kaufman ZA, Braunschweig EN, Feeney J,  et al
AIDS Behav. 2014 Jun 17.
Abstract

Sexual Risk Reduction Interventions for HIV Prevention among South African Youth: A Meta-Analytic Review.
Scott-Sheldon LA, Walstrom P, Harrison A,  et al
Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
HIV Risk and Associations of HIV Infection among men who have sex with men in Peri-Urban Cape Town, South Africa.
Baral S, Burrell E, Scheibe A,  et al

BMC Public Health
. 2011 Oct 5;11(1):766.
Paper

 

Tanzania

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  "Bend a Fish When the Fish Is Not Yet Dry": Adolescent Boys' Perceptions of Sexual Risk in Tanzania.
Sommer M, Likindikoki S, Kaaya S.
Arch Sex Behav
. 2015 Jan 13.

Abstract

Uganda

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
Adolescent Abstinence and Unprotected Sex in CyberSenga, an Internet-Based HIV Prevention Program: Randomized Clinical Trial of Efficacy
Ybarra ML, Bull SS, Prescott TL, Korchmaros JD,  et a
l
PLoS One
. 2013 Aug 14;8(8):e70083.
Paper
 

Examining the Applicability of the IMB Model in Predicting Condom Use Among Sexually Active Secondary
School Students in Mbarara, Uganda.
Ybarra ML, Korchmaros J, Kiwanuka J, et al
AIDS Behav
. 2012 Feb 15.
Abstract

 

Zimbabwe

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Maternal versus paternal orphans and HIV/STI risk among adolescent girls in Zimbabwe.
Kang M, Dunbar M, Laver S, Padian N.  

AIDS Care. 2
008 Feb;20(2):221-4.
Abstract

Asia
 

China

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Sexual attitudes, pattern of communication, and sexual behavior among unmarried
out-of-school youth in China.
Wang B, Li X, Stanton B, et al

BMC Public Health
. 2007 Jul 31;7(1):189
Paper
 
Bangladesh

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
The road seldom traveled: sexuality in the perspective of young girls in Bangladesh
P.A. Chakraborty

(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

 

   
Singapore
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Determinants of Heterosexual Adolescents Having Sex with Female Sex Workers in Singapore.
Ng JY, Wong ML. 
PLoS One
. 2016 Jan 25;11(1):e0147110.
Paper

Premarital sexual intercourse among adolescents in an Asian country: multilevel ecological
 factors.

Wong ML, Chan RK, Koh D, et al 
Pediatrics. 2009 Jul;124(1):e44-52.
Abstract

Thailand

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Differences of sexual behavior predictors between sexually active and nonactive
female adolescents in congested communities, Bangkok metropolis.

Powwattana A, Ramasoota P
J Med Assoc Thai. 2008 Apr;91(4):542-50.
Abstract

HIV risk behaviours and situations as perceived by Thai adolescent daughters and their mothers
in Bangkok, Thailand.

Rasamimari A, Dancy B, Smith J. 

AIDS Care.
2008 Feb;20(2):181-7.
Abstract

Taiwan

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  High-risk sexual behaviours and genital chlamydial infections in high school students in
Southern Taiwan
Hsieh YH, Shih TY, Lin HW,
et al  
Int J STD AIDS
. 2010 Apr;21(4):253-9.
Abstracy

Australia/Pacific Islands
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Sexual Risk Behaviors, Sexual Offenses, and Sexual Victimization Among Homeless Youth: A Systematic Review of Associations With Substance Use.
Heerde JA, Hemphill SA.
 T
rauma Violence Abuse
. 2016 Dec;17(5):468-489.

Abstract

Europe
 

Finland
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
AIDS knowledge and sexual activity among Flemish secondary school students:
a multilevel analysis of the effects of type of education.

Van Rossem R, Berten H, Van Tuyckom C  .
BMC Public Health. 2010 Jan 21;10(1):30.
Paper

Ireland
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Sexual behaviour and knowledge among adolescents in Ireland.
Drennan J, Hyde A, Howlett E
. 
Sex Health
. 2009 Sep;6(3):245-9.
Abstract

The Netherlands
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Which forms of child/adolescent externalizing behaviors account for late adolescent
risky sexual behavior and substance use?

Timmermans M, van Lier PA, Koot HM.
J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2007 Nov 2;
Abstract
 
Spain
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Power Dynamics in Adolescent Couple Relationships and Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV.
Sanchez Rmt, Bermudez M, Buela-Casal G.
Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
Abstract

Attitudes of Adolescent Spanish Roma Toward Noninjection Drug Use and Risky Sexual Behavior.
Rodriguez Garcia de Cortazar A, Cabrera Leon A, Hernan Garcia M, Jimenez Nunez JM. 
Qual Health Res
. 2009 Mar 18.
Abstract
 

United Kingdom
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Sexual risk among orphaned adolescents: is country-level HIV prevalence an important factor?
Robertson L, Gregson S, Garnett GP.
AIDS Care
. 2010 Aug;22(8):927-38.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Early pubertal onset and its relationship with sexual risk taking, substance use and anti-social behaviour: a preliminary cross-sectional study.
Downing J, Bellis MA.
BMC Public Health
. 2009 Dec 3;9(1):446.
Paper

Juvenile sex-only and sex-plus offenders: an exploratory study on criminal profiles
van Wijk AP, Mali SR, Bullens RA.

Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol.
2007 Aug;51(4):407-19.
Abstract
 

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Oral sex and condom use among young people in the United kingdom.
Stone N, Hatherall B, Ingham R, McEachran J.
Perspect Sex Reprod Health. 2006 Mar;38(1):6-12.
Paper
 
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and their relationship with sexual behaviour and
condom use, in a cohort of teenagers referring to a STD centre. A nine-year, prospective
study
Manfredi R, Beltrami C, D'Antuono A, et al.
Infez Med 2001 Sep;9(3):147-53
Abstract

Latin America/Caribbean
 

Brazil
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The use of focus groups to investigate sensitive topics: an example taken from research on adolescent girls' perceptions about sexual risks.
Oliveira DL.
Cien Saude Colet. 2011 Jul;16(7):3093-3102.
Abstract

Family Structure and Adolescent Sexual Behavior in a Poor Area of São Paulo, Brazil.
Peres CA, Rutherford G, Borges G, et al

J Adolesc Health. 2
008 Feb;42(2):177-183
Abstract
 

Haiti

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Carver JW, Dévieux JG, Gaston SC, et al
AIDS Behav
. 2014 Jan 9.
Abstract

Jamaica

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  The determinants of sexual intercourse before age 16 years among rural Jamaican
adolescents.
Ekundayo OJ, Dodson-Stallworth J, Roofe M, et al
 

ScientificWorldJournal.
2007 Apr 9;7:493-503.
Abstract

Peru
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Family influence as a protective factor against risk behaviors in Chilean adolescents.
Santander R S, Zubarew G T, Santelices C L, et al
Rev Med Chil. 2008 Mar;136(3):317-24.
Abstract
 
Mexico
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
Parent-adolescent communication about sex in Morelos, Mexico: does it impact sexual behaviour?
Atienzo EE, Walker DM, Campero L, et al 
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2009 Apr;14(2):111
Abstract
 

Middle East
 

Iran

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Sexual risk-taking behaviors among boys aged 15-18 years in Tehran.
Mohammad K, Farahani FK, Mohammadi MR, et al  

J Adolesc Health. 2
007 Oct;41(4):407-14.
Abstract
Israel

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Sexual risk-taking behaviors among boys aged 15-18 years in Tehran.
Mohammad K, Farahani FK, Mohammadi MR, et al  

J Adolesc Health. 2
007 Oct;41(4):407-14.
Abstract


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