Other Titles
Adolescent Sexual Health
Abstract
Despite high rates of unplanned pregnancy and other negative sexual outcomes, detailed descriptions of Scottish adolescents sexual behaviors and risk reduction strategies are limited.We conducted in-depth focus groups with 18 teens ages 16-19, both male and female, to gain understanding of these behaviors in preparation for intervention modification.
Sigma Membership
Unknown
Lead Author Affiliation
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Adolescents, Culturally-diverse, Sexual Risk
Recommended Citation
Morrison-Beedy, Dianne; Martin, Caroline Hollins; Pow, Janette; and Elliott, Lawrie, "Scottish adolescents' sexual experiences and risk behaviors: Understanding for evidence-based intervention tailoring" (2018). INRC (Congress). 252.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/presentations_2018/252
Conference Name
29th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Melbourne, Australia
Conference Year
2018
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Scottish adolescents' sexual experiences and risk behaviors: Understanding for evidence-based intervention tailoring
Melbourne, Australia
Despite high rates of unplanned pregnancy and other negative sexual outcomes, detailed descriptions of Scottish adolescents sexual behaviors and risk reduction strategies are limited.We conducted in-depth focus groups with 18 teens ages 16-19, both male and female, to gain understanding of these behaviors in preparation for intervention modification.