The Impact of Traumatic Experiences on Risky Sexual Behaviors in Black and White Young Adult Women

Werner, Karel; Cunningham-Williams, Renee M.; Sewell, Whitney; Agrawal, Arpana; Waldron, Mary; Heath, Andrew C.; Bucholz, Kathleen K.

doi:10.1016/j.whi.2018.04.011

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“… 83 , 87 It is important to note that a similar behavioural pattern has been identified among people who have suffered traumatic experiences, particularly sexual trauma, with a higher risk of engaging in risky sexual behaviours such as compulsive sexual behaviour and unprotected sexual intercourse. 116 , 117 Considering that sexual traumatic history is greatly overrepresented among schizophrenia samples, 118 future research should focus on exploring whether the presence of traumatic history could be a major mediating factor in this population.…”

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Sexually transmitted infections, sexual life and risk behaviours of people living with schizophrenia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Aymerich,

Pedruzo,

Salazar de Pablo

et al. 2024

BJPsych open

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Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), along with sexual health and behaviour, have received little attention in schizophrenia patients. Aims To systematically review and meta-analytically characterise the prevalence of STIs and sexual risk behaviours among schizophrenia patients. Method Web of Science, PubMed, BIOSIS, KCI-Korean Journal Database, MEDLINE, Russian Science Citation Index, SciELO and Cochrane Central Register were systematically searched from inception to 6 July 2023. Studies reporting on the prevalence or odds ratio of any STI or any outcome related to sexual risk behaviours among schizophrenia samples were included. PRISMA/MOOSE-compliant (CRD42023443602) random-effects meta-analyses were used for the selected outcomes. Q-statistics, I2 index, sensitivity analyses and meta-regressions were used. Study quality and publication bias were assessed. Results Forty-eight studies (N = 2 459 456) reporting on STI prevalence (including 15 allowing for calculation of an odds ratio) and 33 studies (N = 4255) reporting on sexual risk behaviours were included. Schizophrenia samples showed a high prevalence of STIs and higher risks of HIV (odds ratio = 2.11; 95% CI 1.23–3.63), hepatitis C virus (HCV, odds ratio = 4.54; 95% CI 2.15–961) and hepatitis B virus (HBV; odds ratio = 2.42; 95% CI 1.95–3.01) infections than healthy controls. HIV prevalence was higher in Africa compared with other continents and in in-patient (rather than out-patient) settings. Finally, 37.7% (95% CI 31.5–44.4%) of patients were sexually active; 35.0% (95% CI 6.6–59.3%) reported consistent condom use, and 55.3% (95% CI 25.0–82.4%) maintained unprotected sexual relationships. Conclusions Schizophrenia patients have high prevalence of STIs, with several-fold increased risks of HIV, HBV and HCV infection compared with the general population. Sexual health must be considered as an integral component of care.

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confidence: 99%

Sexually transmitted infections, sexual life and risk behaviours of people living with schizophrenia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Aymerich,

Pedruzo,

Salazar de Pablo

et al. 2024

BJPsych open

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“…Sexual risk-taking and sexual ill health are strongly associated with multiple violence victimization, regardless of gender [42], but particularly sexual abuse has been linked to risky sexual behaviour in young women [50]. Childhood sexual abuse is a significant risk factor for risky sexual behaviours in adulthood among both men and women [51].…”

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Identification of young people at risk of sexual ill health : implementing a new tool in youth clinics

Hammarström

2021

Linköping University Medical Dissertations

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There were all my answers, I had been honest. I used to do drugs, so we talked about that and how guys treated me and things like that. So, yes, we started talking more after that piece of paper. I wouldn't have opened up otherwise, sure if she would have asked, but I still wouldn't have told as much without that paper. So, we had a conversation, it went well."Lisa, 17 years, interviewed for Study III Contents

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“…En esta sesión se utilizó la técnica "Personificación subjetiva" con el fin de conocer a los participantes y aumentar el clima de confianza. A cada uno de ellos se les repartió un fragmento de papel en blanco y se les orientó escribir el nombre de un animal con el cual se sintieran identificados; posteriormente https://doi.org/10.56294/cid20237 11 Izquierdo LR, et al se fueron poniendo de pie, presentando y explicando las características del animal que escogieron. También se creó un buzón con una pequeña caja de cartón donde los adolescentes depositaron por escrito diariamente las inquietudes que les surgieron en el transcurso de la actividad.…”

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“…Es esencial que se integre la educación sobre salud sexual y reproductiva en programas educativos y comunitarios para reducir la incidencia de ITS entre adolescentes y jóvenes. (11) La adolescencia es un periodo crítico donde ocurren cambios biológicos, psicológicos y sociales importantes. Los jóvenes tienden a ser más espontáneos en su actitud hacia la sexualidad y, aunque esto puede ser positivo, también implica mayores riesgos.…”

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Evaluation of educational intervention on sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents

Ramírez Izquierdo,

Torres Zaldívar

2021

Community and Interculturality in Dialogue

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Introduction: Insufficient knowledge about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among adolescents is a serious problem that requires attention. Sex education is essential to address this problem and promote a healthy relationship with sexuality. Adolescence is a critical stage for establishing behaviors and attitudes, and effective educational programs are critical to improve knowledge and awareness of STIs in this vulnerable population. Methods: An educational intervention study was conducted to improve STI knowledge in adolescents. The effectiveness of the intervention was evaluated by means of before and after questionnaires, being considered effective if more than 80% of the sample improved their knowledge. Results: Active sexual life increases the risk of STIs. Education is essential to prevent them, but lack of information and social taboos are obstacles. After an educational intervention, adolescents improved their knowledge, including symptoms, prevention and behavior to follow. This highlights the importance of education in promoting healthy sexuality and prevention. Conclusions: Adolescents have little knowledge about STIs before education, which improves their understanding. Lack of parental information and social taboos contribute to this lack. Adequate understanding of STIs is essential for informed sexual health decisions. Sex education should be a shared responsibility between family, school and health professionals, actively involving adolescents.

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The Impact of Traumatic Experiences on Risky Sexual Behaviors in Black and White Young Adult Women

Cited by 12 publications

References 46 publications

Sexually transmitted infections, sexual life and risk behaviours of people living with schizophrenia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Sexually transmitted infections, sexual life and risk behaviours of people living with schizophrenia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Identification of young people at risk of sexual ill health : implementing a new tool in youth clinics

Evaluation of educational intervention on sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents

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