Abstract Heterosexual African American youth face substantial disparities in sexual health
consequences such as HIV and STI. Based on the social ecological framework, the current …

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are high in populations of color compared to Whites.
High-risk sexual behaviors are widely viewed as the key contributors to the levels of STDs …

Disease transmission across borders may occur during the context of international travel
and is a critical public health arena for study. This study examined the associations between …

It remains unclear how the seemingly ubiquitous use of the internet impacts user's offline
personal relationships, particularly those that are romantic or sexual. Therefore, we …

Purpose: The current study extends the limited body of intersectional research on
adolescents' sexual health by examining experiences of bias-based bullying and multiple …

There is growing evidence showing that patterns of individual sexual risk behaviors are
insufficient in explaining the disproportionate HIV/AIDS burden borne by African Americans …

Little is known about the implications of cannabis legalization on adolescent health
behaviors. This study sought to examine the relationship between recreational cannabis …

This study aimed to investigate predictors of male sexual partner risk among Latinas and
Black women in their late thirties. We used multiple regression analysis to examine factors …

Adolescent substance use (SU) is associated with risky sex behavior and sexually
transmitted infections and is a risk factor for subsequent risky sex decisions. Based on a …

Background Neisseria gonorrhoeae (N. gonorrhoeae) infections have increased among
men who have sex with men and are high among transgender women. Presumptive …