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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleATTACHMENT STYLE AS A PREDICTOR OF RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOR IN ADOLESCENTSAmber Paulk, Ryan ZayacThe aim of the current study was to examine attachment style as a predictor of risky sexual behavior in a younger, more vulnerable sample than previously investigated in the literature: High school aged adolescents. The hypothesized associations among the variables were partially supported. Contrary to our predictions, there was no significant association between avoidance and risky sexual behavior. However, higher … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 2 · 20 Aug 2013 · 8,184 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Risky Sexual Behavior and AbortionMarshall H. MedoffProblem statement: incidence of abortion in the United States has steadily declined since 1990. The question is why? Approach: This study, using multiple linear regression, examines whether women’s unprotected sexual activity is deterred by the risk of contracting AIDS as reflected in decreased abortion rates. Results: The empirical evidence consistently finds that the prevalence of AIDS reduces the risky (unprotected) … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2012 · 8,538 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsBorderline Personality Symptoms and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Risk in Alcohol and Other Drug Abusing Adolescent OffendersJessy G. Dévieux, Robert M. Malow, Rhonda Rosenberg et al.Problem statement: Incarcerated youth with borderline symptomatology represent a particularly at risk-population due to their enggement in risky behaviors. Five hundred twenty two adolescents were assessed for borderline symptomatology (MACI), engagement in risky behaviors and attitudes/knowledge. Approach:Adolescents were divided into two groups: low borderline (below the 60 scale score cutoff) and high borderline (subclinical and clinical range). Multivariate analyses were … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 7,814 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsHIV Prevention Intervention Outcome among Minority Adolescents in Court Mandated Drug TreatmentJessy Devieux, Robert C. McMahon, Rhonda Rosenberg, Robert M. MalowProblem statement: Delinquent adolescents with substance abuse disorders frequently engage in behaviors that elevate their risk of contracting HIV. Although effective risk reduction interventions are urgently needed, there is uncertainty about the nature of interventions required to produce change. Approach: This study evaluated whether Modified version of Becoming A Responsible Teen (M-BART) produced greater reductions in drug use and sexual … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 3, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2007 · 6,339 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Moderating Effect of Sibling Delinquency on Risky Behavior during Emerging AdulthoodF. Ryan Peterson, Leslie Gordon Simons, Adriatik Likcani, Katherine HickeyThis study examines the relationship between sibling delinquency and respondent risky behavior of emerging adults. This study attempts to understand the influence a sibling has on deviant behavior, sexual behavior and substance use during emerging adulthood. Sibling support and sibling contact were the two components of sibling relationships that were examined. A social learning theory framework was used. It was … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 3 · 13 Aug 2017 · 7,754 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAlcohol Consumption and its Correlates Among Residents of Mining Town, Kitwe, Zambia: 2011 Population Based SurveyCosmas Zyaambo, Olusegun Babaniyi, Peter Songolo et al.Alcohol consumption is a risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, liver cirrhosis and cancers. It has also been associated with risky sexual behaviors, hence, attributed as a factor in the increase of HIV incidence and prevalence. A cross sectional study was conducted using a modified World Health Organizations Global Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) Surveillance Initiative NCD-STEPs 1and … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 29 Jan 2013 · 8,050 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRecreational Viagra Use and Sexual Risk among Drug Abusing MenDennis G. Fisher, Robert Malow, Rhonda Rosenberg et al.Until recently, the Viagra connection to HIV was anchored in older adults. However, CDC investigation showed stability in 50+ HIV diagnoses on the heels of upward trends in risk indicators among men who have sex with men (MSM) and substance abusing populations. Signs have increasingly pointed to recreational drug use among younger populations, to which Viagra is being added to … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2006 · 10,605 accessesView PDF Cite