Reasons for non- use of condoms and self- efficacy among female sex workers: a qualitative study in Nepal by Dahal Rashmi, van Teijlingen Edwin R, Smith W Cairns S, Ghimire Laxmi, Luitel Nagendra P

“…In-depth interviews and extended field observation were conducted with 15 FSWs in order to explore issues of safe sex and risk management in relation to their work place, health and individual behaviours.…”
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Factors associated with the knowledge and attitude of adolescents regarding male condom use by Vitória Caroline da Cunha Rodrigues, Gabriella Farias Lopes, Giovanna Evelyn Luna Silveira, Isabelle Barros Sousa, Marcela Matias Sena, Thays Silva de Souza Lopes, Priscila de Souza Aquino

“…Results: The assumption of having sufficient knowledge regarding safe sex, not having a casual/dating partner, and having had three or more sexual partners in the last three months affected adequate knowledge. …”
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A comparison of two population-based household surveys in Uganda for assessment of violence against youth. by Dustin W Currie, Rose Apondi, Christine A West, Samuel Biraro, Lydia N Wasula, Pragna Patel, Jennifer Hegle, Ashleigh Howard, Regina Benevides de Barros, Tonji Durant, Laura F Chiang, Andrew C Voetsch, Greta M Massetti

“…Previous research has demonstrated that violence, gender, and HIV are linked via complex mechanisms that may be direct, such as through forced sex, or indirect, such as an inability to negotiate safe sex. Accurately estimating violence prevalence and its association with HIV is critical in monitoring programmatic efforts to reduce both violence and HIV. …”
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Incidence of acute hepatitis C in Brazil by Karolyne Hellen Braga Nunes, Luiz Henrique Bizinoto Sales, Olavo Silva Valente, Francisco José Dutra Souto

“…Cases in >40 years may mean that some of them are not new, but chronic infections, or because of the growing importance of sexual transmission as a consequence of relaxation in safe sex. Despite possible inconsistencies and weaknesses in the notification systems, these numbers are of concern, justifying efforts to review cases for better classification and clarification of contagion routes. …”
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Perinatal HIV Transmission Prevention: Challenges among Women Living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa by Elizabeth Armstrong-Mensah, PhD, Krystal Ruiz, BSPH, Aminata Fofana, BSPH, Victoria Hawley

“…These strategies include safe sex education and behavioral change, increased access to integrated antenatal care, training of unskilled traditional birth attendants into formal delivery systems, access to antiretroviral therapy, and investing in virologic testing. …”
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Young Women’s Experience of Sexuality: A Battle of Pleasure and Sexual Purity in the Context of Malaysian Society by Fazli Khalaf, Zahra, Liow, Jun Wei, Low, Wah Yun, Ghorbani, Behzad, Merghati-Khoei, Effat

“…The authors recommend appropriate sexuality education regarding sexual assertiveness and communication, safe-sex practices, and improving sexual decision-making skills.…”

Assessment of sexual risk behaviors and perception of vulnerability to sexually transmitted diseases/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in women, 1999–2012: a population based surv... by Marilia Arndt Mesenburg, Ludmila Correa Muniz, Mariângela Freitas Silveira

“…Reduction of non-use of condoms may be an indicator of the effectiveness of campaigns to promote safe sex. However, the increased prevalence of early sexual debut and anal sex indicates the need for campaigns to continue and to expand their focus, especially among vulnerable groups. …”
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Engaging Boys in Eradicating Gender-based Violence: A Pilot Study of a Promundo-adapted Program by Allison Foley, Kimberly Davies, Todd Powell-Williams

“…Research on Promundo and similar gender-transformative programs demonstrate that this type of intervention can significantly increase beliefs in gender equality and improve sexual health outcomes—pregnancy, safe sex practices, sexual and intimate partner violence, and STI and HIV transmission. …”
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Early Resumption of Sex following Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision amongst School-Going Males. by Gavin George, Kaymarlin Govender, Sean Beckett, Carl Montague, Janet Frohlich

“…In addition, those males that engage in sexual activity during the healing period were less inclined to practice safe sex in the future (AOR = 0.055, p = 0.002) than the group of males who reported no sex during the healing period. …”
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Consistently low prevalence of syphilis among female sex workers in Jinan, China: findings from two consecutive respondent driven sampling surveys. by Meizhen Liao, Xijuan Nie, Rongjian Pan, Chuangxin Wang, Shiman Ruan, Changqing Zhang, Dianming Kang, Jihua Fu, Yuesheng Qian, Xiaorun Tao, Jinkou Zhao

“…Targeted interventions to promote the safe sex and utilization of existing intervention services are still needed to keep the epidemic from growing.…”
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Healthcare Professionals' Attitudes and Practice of Sexual Health Care: Preliminary Study for Developing Training Program by Sung-Hee Ahn, Jung-Hee Kim

“…Participants' educational needs regarding SHC included changes in sexual function, safe sex during treatment, reproductive health, and sexual counseling approaches. …”
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Sexual beliefs and patterns among Thai adolescents and youths in educational institutions in Songkhla Province by A Prasartwanakit, P Songwathana, B Phetcharat

“…There was a significant difference among males and females on whether it was acceptable to have sex, and in their understanding or ability to practice safe sex (p < 0.001).…”
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Congenital Syphilis—An Illustrative Review by Deepika Sankaran, Elizabeth Partridge, Satyan Lakshminrusimha

“…Prevention of congenital syphilis is multifaceted and involves routine antenatal screening, timely treatment of perinatal syphilis with penicillin, partner tracing and treatment, and health education programs emphasizing safe sex practices and strategies to curb illicit drug use. …”
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Fish-for-Sex (FFS) and risk of HIV Infection among Fishers in Elmina Fishing Community in Ghana by Sylvester Kyei-Gyamfi

“…The paper also calls for the intensification of education by relevant agencies involved in HIV education on safe sex practices through the use of condoms in fishing communities.…”
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Sexual practices, condom use and hiv testing among nursing undergraduates by Thelma Spindola, Vinícius Rodrigues Fernandes da Fonte, Elizabeth Rose Costa Martins, Márcio Tadeu Ribeiro Francisco, Carolina Passos Sodré, Claudia Silvia Rocha Oliveira

“…Results: 73,6% of the participants reported having sex, 58,2% always have safe sex, 50,6% use condoms in stable relationships, 89,1% use condoms with casual partners, and 44,8% did the HIV diagnostic test. …”
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Sexual health knowledge and needs among young adults with congenital heart disease. by Su Jin Kwon, Yu-Mi Im

“…The Knowledge related to Safe Sex Practice scale (KSSP), an assessment tool containing 15 questions on sexual knowledge, was administered, and the rates of correct answers for each item and the overall scale were compared with the age and sex of a control group (n = 164). …”
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Homossexualidade e saúde: desafios para a terceira década de epidemia de HIV/AIDS by Veriano Terto Jr.

“…Although homosexuals are at the forefront of the struggle against the epidemic, with a mobilization that has generated the creation of NGOs, safe sex manuals and the promotion of human rights, they are still suffering with the association AIDS-homosexuality. …”
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Accessibility and availability of the Female Condom2: Healthcare provider’s perspective by Seepaneng S. Phiri, Richard Rikhotso, Miriam M. Moagi, Varshika M. Bhana, Priscilla M. Jiyane

“…The FC2 affords women dual protection and the option to negotiate safe sex. Objective: This paper explores and describes the perspective of the healthcare providers regarding accessibility and availability of the FC2 as a contraceptive method in the Tshwane district. …”
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Understanding of cervical cancer and screening among Vietnamese female sex workers in Ho Chi Minh City by Le Thi Ngoc Phuc

“…Based on these beliefs, FSWs thought that the best way to prevent cervical cancer is treating white blood, practicing good hygiene, having safe sex with condoms and limiting sex work. As a result, they postpone going for cervical cancer screening. …”
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Online Sex-Seeking Behaviors of Men Who Have Sex With Men in New York City by Nicholas A. Grosskopf EdD, CHES, Jenine K. Harris PhD, Barbara C. Wallace PhD, Jose E. Nanin EdD, CHES

“…Demographic characteristics, sexual sensation seeking, and HIV optimism–skepticism were compared among participants reporting sex with and without condom use (safe sex and high-risk sex, respectively) with partners met online. …”
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