Article
Psychology, Clinical
Bernard Yeboah-Asiamah Asare, Betregiorgis Zegeye, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Sanni Yaya
Summary: Early sexual debut is a significant risk factor for sexual and reproductive health problems, and its prevalence among young women in Mali is 17.8%. Factors associated with lower odds of early sexual debut include higher education level, being from a richer household, having a larger family size, and living in certain regions of Mali. Conversely, currently employed young women and currently married young women have higher odds of early sexual debut. Interventions targeting education, cultural practices, and economic opportunities are necessary to address early sexual debut among young women.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alberto Romano, Elena Ippolito, Camilla Risoli, Edoardo Malerba, Martina Favetta, Andrea Sancesario, Meir Lotan, Daniel Sender Moran
Summary: This study found that an intensive conservative individualized physical and postural activity program can prevent scoliosis progression in patients with RTT, and also improve motor functioning.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Charlene Y. Senn, Misha Eliasziw, Karen L. Hobden, Paula C. Barata, H. Lorraine Radtke, Wilfreda E. Thurston, Ian R. Newby-Clark
Summary: The EAAA program aims to reduce sexual assaults by increasing risk detection, direct resistance, and self-defense self-efficacy among university students. The study found that these primary mediators play a crucial role in achieving reductions in completed and attempted rape, while secondary mediators also contribute to improvements in risk detection. This evidence supports the use of theoretically grounded prevention programs on campuses.
PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN QUARTERLY
(2021)
Article
Psychology
Gu Li, Yeeun Archer Lee, Xiaohan Lin, Elizabeth Krampitz, Gorkem Atilla, Kien C. Nguyen, Hannah R. Rosen, Clarinne Z. E. Tham, Frances S. S. Chen
Summary: This study examined the effects of a brief self-affirmation intervention on internalized heterosexism in sexual minority individuals. The results showed that self-affirmation immediately reduced internalized heterosexism in one study and had long-term benefits in another study. These findings highlight the potential of self-affirmation intervention as a brief and effective strategy to improve the mental health of sexual minority individuals.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER DIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Noemi Espies, Joan Fernandez, Elena Justribo, Jesus Aramburu, Albert Bernet, Alicia Marquez, Pere Godoy, Oriol Yuguero Torres
Summary: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) genital infection in asymptomatic, sexually active young people and evaluate the effectiveness of a community screening program. The results showed a CT infection prevalence of 5.2%, with a higher proportion of female patients and a significant association with the number of sexual partners.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Tracy McClinton Appollis, Kim Jonas, Roxanne Beauclair, Carl Lombard, Zoe Duby, Mireille Cheyip, Kealeboga Maruping, Janan Dietrich, Catherine Mathews
Summary: Early sexual debut was associated with coercion at first sex and lower levels of well-being, indicating that delaying early sexual debut may have a positive impact on well-being.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEXUAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Belen Gutierrez-Bermejo, Noelia Flores, Pedro J. Amor, Cristina Jenaro
Summary: The study results indicate significant progress in promoting responsible and consensual sexual relationships among adults with intellectual disabilities. Participants showed overall improvement in attitudes, particularly in the areas of privacy, safety, and respect.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Katie M. Edwards, Emily A. Waterman, Christina M. Dardis, Sarah E. Ullman, Lindsey M. Rodriguez, Emily R. Dworkin
Summary: Research demonstrates high rates and negative outcomes of dating and sexual violence (DSV) among college students, highlighting the need for cost-effective interventions. A social support intervention for subsequent DSV victims showed lower posttraumatic stress symptoms, but no significant effects on self-blame or depressive symptoms. Overall, interventions providing social support to survivors may offer benefits for individuals who experience DSV.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ignacio Franco Vega, Anastasia Eleftheriou, Cynthia Graham
Summary: Previous studies on video game-based sexual health interventions have been limited and have shown mixed results. It is still unclear which specific game elements can facilitate positive outcomes.
JMIR SERIOUS GAMES
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Jacinta R. Quartermaine, Tanya A. Rose, Megan L. Auld, Leanne M. Johnston
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric evidence of participation-focused measures for young people with cerebral palsy (CP) and map their item content to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) and family of Participation-Related Constructs (fPRC) frameworks. A total of 80 papers were included, and 26 measures were identified. However, these measures need further improvement in measuring involvement, investigating psychometric properties, and enabling self-report by individuals with communication support needs.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Darren Hedley, David F. E. Hedley, Emmanuelle Walkowiak, Simon M. Bury, Jennifer R. Spoor, Alan Shiell
Summary: This study presents a cost-benefit analysis of the DXC Dandelion Program, a 3-year supported employment program for autistic adults in the information and communications technology sector sponsored by the Australian Government. The analysis shows that the program generates significant benefits for both the government and the participants, with increases in wage rates and hours worked and the avoidance of welfare and unemployment benefit payments. The program provides a pathway for autistic adults to enter the labor market, resulting in economic savings.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Susan M. Garrett, Sally B. Rose, Eileen M. McKinlay
Summary: Young people face challenges in accessing healthcare and telehealth could be a way to improve access. However, there are concerns about privacy, communication difficulties, and compromised care quality. Young people desire the choice between in-person and telehealth consultations.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ellie Brown, Samantha Lo Monaco, Brian O'Donoghue, Hayley Nolan, Elizabeth Hughes, Melissa Graham, Magenta Simmons, Richard Gray
Summary: Outside of North America, there is a lack of research on sexual health among high-risk young populations. Future interventions should address sexual health more broadly, with a specific focus on LGBTQI+, homeless, and mental ill-health populations. An international consensus on outcome measures is necessary to facilitate future research and meta-analyses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sally B. Rose, Susan M. Garrett, Eileen M. McKinlay, Sonya J. Morgan
Summary: The study highlights the need for equitable delivery of youth-friendly, culturally safe sexual and reproductive healthcare in general practice settings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEXUAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Maria Dolores Gil-Llario, Olga Fernandez-Garcia, Tania B. Huedo-Medina, Juan Enrique Nebot-Garcia, Rafael Ballester-Arnal
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the SALUDIVERSEX program on affective-sexual education. The results show that the program is equally effective regardless of gender. Younger participants, who have greater autonomy and who have a partner, seem to benefit more from the intervention.
SEXUALITY RESEARCH AND SOCIAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Danielle Giovenco, Audrey Pettifor, Kimberly A. Powers, Lisa Hightow-Weidman, Brian W. Pence, Jessie K. Edwards, Katherine Gill, Jennifer F. Morton, Ariane van der Straten, Connie Celum, Linda-Gail Bekker
Summary: The study found that disclosing PrEP use to parents may increase adherence among adolescent girls and young women aged 16-25 after 6 months. Additionally, most AGYW preferred to disclose their PrEP use to parents, partners, or friends.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paul D. Wesson, Sheri A. Lippman, Torsten B. Neilands, Jennifer Ahern, Kathleen Kahn, Audrey Pettifor
Summary: Inequitable gender norms contribute to increased sexual risk behavior and HIV risk among adolescent girls and young women. The Gender Equitable Men's Scale (GEMS) has been validated as a reliable tool in rural South Africa, with noticeable bias in certain items.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nisha C. Gottfredson, Nivedita L. Bhushan, H. Luz McNaughton Reyes, Audrey E. Pettifor, Kathleen Kahn
Summary: The study identified three distinct trajectory patterns of sexual behavior among South African adolescent girls: abstainers, early unprotected sex, and high-risk sexually active. School bonding and parental monitoring were found to be the strongest predictors of sexual risk, with risky behaviors more frequently occurring in early adolescence for those in the early unprotected sex and high-risk groups.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anna M. Leddy, Torsten B. Neilands, Rhian Twine, Kathleen Kahn, Jennifer Ahern, Audrey Pettifor, Sheri A. Lippman
Summary: The study found that village community mobilization can reduce HIV acquisition risk among adolescent girls and young women by fostering hope for the future, but school attendance and pro-social engagement did not show indirect effects.
Article
Immunology
Allison K. Groves, Nivedita L. Bhushan, Marie C. D. Stoner, Francesc X. Gomez-Olive, Kathleen Kahn, Audrey E. Pettifor
Summary: Research showed that adolescent motherhood increased the risk of HSV-2 infection and engagement in age-disparate partnerships, both of which are known risk factors for HIV infection.
JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Nivedita L. Bhushan, Marie C. D. Stoner, Allison K. Groves, Kathleen Kahn, Audrey E. Pettifor
Summary: Adolescent mothers are more likely to experience unhealthy partnership dynamics, leading to increased HIV risk behaviors such as transactional sex. Interventions need to focus on the partnership dynamics and sexual behaviors of adolescent mothers to prevent new infections in the long term.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Audrey Pettifor, Bethany L. DiPrete, Bonnie E. Shook-Sa, Lakshmanane Premkumar, Kriste Kuczynski, Dirk Dittmer, Allison Aiello, Shannon Wallet, Robert Maile, Joyce Tan, Ramesh Jadi, Linda Pluta, Aravinda M. de Silva, David J. Weber, Min Kim, Arlene C. Sena, Corbin D. Jones
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infections among university research employees. The findings showed that the infection rates were low and varied depending on the serological tests used. Further research is needed to determine appropriate testing methods for unvaccinated and vaccinated populations. Regular RT-PCR testing and repeated serosurveys are important for detecting acute infections and monitoring subclinical infection.
Review
Immunology
Jasmine R. Marcelin, Audrey Pettifor, Holly Janes, Elizabeth R. Brown, James G. Kublin, Kathryn E. Stephenson
Summary: COVID-19 vaccines provide definite prevention and significant reduction in morbidity and mortality from coronavirus 2 infection. However, newer variants show lower vaccine protection against infection and attenuation of vaccine effects on transmission. Challenges in determining the magnitude of transmission reduction include accurate linkage of infections to vaccine status and timing, especially within households.
OPEN FORUM INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
David Chipanta, Audrey Pettifor, Jessie Edwards, Danielle Giovenco, Hillary Mariko Topazian, Rachel M. Bray, Monique C. Millington, Janne Estill, Olivia Keiser, Jessica E. Justman
Summary: We aimed to measure social protection coverage in Eswatini, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia for various populations, including women and men living with HIV, sex workers, men who have sex with men, adolescent girls and young women, and orphans and vulnerable children. Our study found that overall social protection coverage was lower than the global average, but varied across countries and populations.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Henna Budhwani, Allysha C. Maragh-Bass, Elizabeth E. Tolley, Maria Leonora G. Comello, Marie C. D. Stoner, Margo Adams Larsen, Donald Brambilla, Kathryn E. Muessig, Audrey Pettifor, Christyenne L. Bond, Christina Toval, Lisa B. Hightow-Weidman
Summary: Efforts are needed to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Black young adults through targeted interventions. A digital health intervention will be adapted to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and tested in three southern states. The findings will inform efforts to reduce COVID-19 mortality among unvaccinated Black young adults in the southern United States.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rebecca L. West, Rhandzekile Mathebula, Dumisani Rebombo, Rhian Twine, Aimee Julien, Nkosinathi Masilela, Mi-Suk Kang Dufour, Dean Peacock, Kathleen Kahn, Audrey Pettifor, Sheri A. Lippman
Summary: This communication discusses the development and implementation of a monitoring and feedback process during a community mobilization intervention in rural South Africa. Multiple monitoring systems were used to address challenges and make changes in the intervention. Monitoring data collection and analysis were crucial for better understanding the intervention's delivery and responding to challenges.
AJAR-AFRICAN JOURNAL OF AIDS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marie C. D. Stoner, Erica N. Browne, David Tweedy, Audrey E. Pettifor, Allysha C. Maragh-Bass, Christina Toval, Elizabeth E. Tolley, Maria Leonora G. Comello, Kathryn E. Muessig, Henna Budhwani, Lisa B. Hightow-Weidman
Summary: This study investigated the attitudes and experiences related to COVID-19 vaccination among Black or African American young adults in the Southern United States. The results showed a common mistrust in the safety and efficacy of the vaccine among this population, regardless of vaccination status. Concerns about vaccine side effects and mistrust of vaccine safety, effectiveness, and government involvement were main reasons for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine among unvaccinated individuals.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nivedita L. Bhushan, Edwin B. Fisher, Nisha C. Gottfredson, Suzanne Maman, Ilene S. Speizer, Twambilile Phanga, Dhrutika Vansia, Atuweni Mtawali, Rejoice Chisinga, Maria Kapira, Audrey E. Pettifor, Nora E. Rosenberg
Summary: This study found that AGYW who attended communication-specific small-group sessions demonstrated better communication with partners about contraception and increased use of non-barrier contraception. The results suggest that communication with partners about contraception plays a partially mediating role in the relationship between attending communication-specific small-group sessions and non-barrier contraceptive use.
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Kaitlyn Atkins, Catherine MacPhail, Suzanne Maman, Nomhle Khoza, Rhian Twine, F. Xavier Gomez-Olive, Audrey Pettifor, Kathleen Kahn
Summary: The study found that the cash transfer intervention increased recipients' confidence, alleviated financial stressors, and instilled in young women the belief that a better life, defined as being educated, independent, and supportive to family, was attainable. These findings support hope as a critical outcome of cash transfer and other economic strengthening interventions.
CULTURE HEALTH & SEXUALITY
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Margaret W. Gichane, Joyce Wamoyi, Kaitlyn Atkins, Peter Balvanz, Suzanne Maman, Esther Majani, Audrey Pettifor
Summary: This study conducted interviews with young women aged 15-23 in northern Tanzania to examine the impact of cash transfers on their engagement in transactional sex. The findings suggest that cash transfers have the potential to reduce young women's involvement in transactional relationships by providing business capital and savings and altering partner selection criteria.
CULTURE HEALTH & SEXUALITY
(2022)