Jamaican Adolescent Girls With Older Male Sexual Partners

Wood, Elyssa B.; Hutchinson, M. Katherine; Kahwa, Eulalia; Hewitt, Hermi; Waldron, Norman

doi:10.1111/j.1547-5069.2011.01418.x

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“…Parent-adolescent relationships continue to be fraught with trust and boundary issues. These findings are consistent with previous research [26]. In addition to the support of parent-adolescent dialogue, this study may indicate a need to engage adolescents in guided peer support for reproductive health education.…”

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Psychological Health and Life Experiences of Pregnant Adolescent Mothers in Jamaica

Wilson‐Mitchell

Bennett

Stennett

2014

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A recent Jamaican school-based survey revealed that 23.1% of 13–15 year-olds, had attempted suicide one or more times during the last 12 months. Research that links adolescent pregnancy and suicidal behaviour is lacking in Jamaica. Psychological distress and suicidal behaviours amongst pregnant adolescents elsewhere in the Americas has been documented at prevalence of between 13.3%–20%. The purpose of the study was to explore the experiences and the impact of pregnancy on pregnant adolescent psychological health. Individual interviews and focus groups were conducted with adolescents in two Jamaican antenatal clinics. One clinic was designed as a ‘Teen Pregnancy Clinic’ and the other used the standard antenatal clinic design. The following themes were identified: decision-making, resilience, social support, community support system, distress, and perceptions of service. Participants reported positively on the specific interventions tailored to their needs at the Teen Clinic. Although motherhood is valued, none of the pregnancies in this study were planned by the mother. Of the 30 adolescents interviewed, seven cases were referred for counseling due to their need for emotional and psychological support. One of the adolescents reported recent sexual violence and another reported having experienced childhood sexual abuse. Historically, Jamaican adolescent mothers faced barriers to education, self determination, and family planning. Empowering, adolescent-centred healthcare and comprehensive reproductive health education may mitigate psychosocial distress.

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Psychological Health and Life Experiences of Pregnant Adolescent Mothers in Jamaica

Wilson‐Mitchell

Bennett

Stennett

2014

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“…Also, nearly 50% of sexually active female respondents report having a sex partner three or more years older-a factor which has also been shown to increase risk of exposure to STIs and HIV among adolescent women (Beauclair et al, 2012; Volpe et al, 2013). In research conducted in Jamaica among adolescent girls, over 58% were in age-disparate relationships at the time of the survey with 40% reporting their partners had multiple sexual partners (Wood et al, 2011). Qualitative data from Jamaica also indicates that age-disparate relationships among adolescent girls are associated with multiple partners and transactional sexual relations (Wood, 2010).…”

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Cross-sectional data on alcohol and marijuana use and sexual behavior among male and female secondary school students in New Providence, The Bahamas

Kaljee

Wang

Deveaux³

et al. 2015

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health

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Background While The Bahamas have significantly reduced poor reproductive health outcomes among adolescents and emerging adults, data indicate that youth are engaged in sexual risk behaviors. Substance use has been linked to increased risk for HIV and STIs in other contexts. There is limited data on Bahamian youth in relation to consumption of alcohol and use marijuana and engagement in sexual behaviors. Objective To assess potential relationships between alcohol and marijuana use and engagement in sexual behavior among government secondary school students in New Providence, The Bahamas. Subjects Total sample size was 2,572. Fifty-six percent of respondents were female. Mean age was 14.2 (SD 2.7 years). Methods Cross-sectional data are from a baseline survey conducted as part of a longitudinal randomized controlled evaluation of a school-based HIV prevention and reproductive health program in New Providence. Results Overall, 46.5% (519) males and 44.8% (652) females reported alcohol consumption; 7.3% (82) males and 1.7% (25) females reported use of marijuana in the last six months. Forty-three percent (477) male respondents and 16% (231) female respondents reported ever having vaginal sex. Logistic regression analysis indicates increased likelihood of engaging in sex during the past six months is associated with being older, male, and consuming alcohol and marijuana. Conclusion These data provide a ‘global correlation’ between substance use and engagement in sexual behaviors among Bahamian adolescents. Longitudinal research is needed to assess event specific risks and identify mediating and moderating factors. These findings indicate the importance of integrating reproductive health and substance use education.

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“…12,20,21 The HIV prevalence among adults (15-49 years) in Jamaica (the third-largest island in the Caribbean) is~1.7%, with higher rates among sex workers (9%) and men who have sex with men (25-30%). 22,23 Though Jamaica's National HIV/AIDS Response Program has played a central role in slowing the rate of the epidemic, little progress has been made in changing sexual risk behaviours such as having multiple sexual partners, especially among men. 24 In Jamaica, males are often socialised to initiate sex at an early age and often have multiple sex partners to demonstrate manhood and prove that they are not homosexuals.…”

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Gender norms and sexual behaviours among men in western Jamaica

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Abstract. Objectives: Gender norms, especially among men, can reduce the effectiveness of HIV prevention programs. We sought to assess the association between attitudes towards gender norms and risky sexual behaviours, and identify sociodemographic factors that predict gender-inequitable and masculinity norms among men in western Jamaica. Methods: A cross-sectional, survey of 549 men aged 19-54 years was conducted. Attitudes towards gender norms were measured using the Gender Equitable Men and Macho scales. Logistic regression and general linear models were used to assess associations between gender norms and multiple sexual partners, and to identify the associated sociodemographic factors. Adjusted odds ratios (AORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) are presented. Results: Fifty-four percent of the participants (mean age = 32.4 years) reported multiple sex partners and 22% reported unprotected sex with non-regular partner in the past 12 months. Men with moderate (AOR = 2.2; 95% CI = 1.4-3.3) and high (AOR = 4.2; 95% CI = 2.0-8.5) support for inequitable gender norms, and moderate (AOR = 1.7; 95% CI = 1.1-2.7) and high (AOR = 2.5; 95% CI = 1.5-4.3) support for masculinity norms were more likely to report multiple sex partners. Similarly, men with moderate (AOR = 2.4; 95% CI = 1.3-4.3) and high (AOR = 2.5; 95% CI = 1.2-5.2) support for inequitable gender norms were more likely to report unprotected sex with a nonregular partner. Conclusion: A high proportion of Jamaican men engage in risky sexual behaviours. These results highlight the need for behaviour change interventions addressing gender norms targeting Jamaican men.

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Jamaican Adolescent Girls With Older Male Sexual Partners

Cited by 16 publications

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Psychological Health and Life Experiences of Pregnant Adolescent Mothers in Jamaica

Psychological Health and Life Experiences of Pregnant Adolescent Mothers in Jamaica

Cross-sectional data on alcohol and marijuana use and sexual behavior among male and female secondary school students in New Providence, The Bahamas

Gender norms and sexual behaviours among men in western Jamaica

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