Parent-based sexual health interventions have received considerable attention as one factor that can increase safer behavior among youth; however, to our knowledge, the evidence linking parent-based youth behaviors has not been empirically synthesized.To examine association of with 3 primary outcomes-delayed activity, condom use, and parent-child communication-as well several secondary outcomes. We also explored potential moderators intervention effectiveness.A systematic search was...

Pubic hair removal (PHR) is a common practice, and many seek PHR from skincare professional, or esthetician. Estheticians occupy unique role in which they often have deep, trusting relationships well-established rapport with their clientele, whereby could serve as trusted providers of skin beauty expertise, but also health promotion partners/facilitators. The purpose this study to explore the frequency esthetician involvement regarding 7 potentially concerning health-related symptoms on...

A clear understanding of sexual consent is important for violence prevention. To date, most research has focused on how college students understand and negotiate consent. Although adolescence a critical period the development attitudes, identity, intimate relationships, perspectives high school-aged youth have been largely absent from literature. The current study investigated adolescents' attitudes toward affirmative in sample 226 school (58% female; 46% White, 24% Black, 25% Hispanic)...

Regulatory focus theory contends that when making decisions people are either more inclined to on avoiding negative consequences (more prevention-focused) or achieving pleasurable outcomes promotion-focused). Some research suggests regulatory is related health behaviors, although this has not been thoroughly investigated in the sexual domain. The purpose of study was examine relationship between (prevention, promotion) and health. In an online survey 409 youth from U.S. (ages = 18-25; Mage...

Adolescence represents a crucial period for sexual and romantic relationship development, acquisition of skills confidence essential effective consent communication. However, various barriers may interfere with adolescents' belief in their ability (i.e., self-efficacy) to negotiate practice. This study aimed investigate the state self-efficacy ask explore influence communication (a construct comprised three characteristics: assertiveness skills, positive conflict resolution, awkwardness)....

Understanding affirmative sexual consent is crucial for violence prevention and health promotion, yet few adolescents receive adequate education. The current study aimed to evaluate the acceptability preliminary efficacy of a brief online program designed teach information skills about communicating interpreting (PACT: Promoting Affirmative Consent among Teens) in randomized controlled trial with national sample 833 U.S. (ages 14–16; 42% White, 17% Asian, Black, 13% Latinx; 53% girls, 31%...

Adolescents are at increased risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and experiencing unintended pregnancy. In particular, adolescents from marginalized communities experience significant sexual health disparities compared to their more advantaged peers. Digital programs, such as HEART ( Health Education Relationship Training), may be effective in reducing these risks addressing disparities. is a web-based intervention focused on the promotion positive outcomes,...

HIV/STDs and unintended pregnancy persist among adolescents in the United States; thus, effective sexual health interventions that can be broadly disseminated are necessary. Digital highly promising because they allow for customization widespread reach. The current project involved redeveloping expanding HEART (Health Education Relationship Training)—a brief, digital intervention efficacious at improving safer sex knowledge, self-efficacy, behavior—onto an open-source platform to greater...

Understanding current pubic hair removal (PHR) practices is vital for public health, given the prevalence among U.S. adults. This study updates understanding of PHR practices, motivations, and correlates in a nationally representative sample adult men. In April 2023, through probability-based internet panel survey (Ipsos KnowledgePanel ® ), we found that nearly half (46.7%) respondents reported lifetime PHR, with 29.2% reporting past 30 days. Statistically significant differences were...

Background Sexual communication between partners is associated with safer sex behaviours, including condom use among adolescents. Several studies have found a relationship negative psychological constructs (e.g. depression, anxiety) and poor sexual communication; however, scant research exists regarding positive their potential to promote effective This study examined the association construct, social self-efficacy – person’s belief in ability successfully manage relationships three...

Adolescent opioid misuse, addiction, and overdose have emerged as national health crises. Nearly 17% of high school students misused prescription opioids. The purpose this study was to evaluate the reach acceptability a widely-used misuse prevention program, This Is (Not) About Drugs© (TINAD), its preliminary efficacy at improving knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy avoid intentions Participants were 576 7th grade (Mage = 11.8; 51% boys; 39% Hispanic, 31% White, 20% Black) from rural county...

Background: Pubic hair removal (PHR) is common among women in the United States, and understanding current practices important for public health efforts. The most recent national study focusing on U.S. women’s PHR habits their correlates was conducted over a decade ago. Objectives: aims to provide an updated of women, examining prevalence, methods, frequency, motivations. We also examine characteristics who choose remove pubic hair. Design: A cross-sectional, nationally representative survey...

Only 25% of sexually active youth have ever been tested for transmitted diseases (STDs). One potential strategy to increase testing is target with health messages tailored their regulatory focus. People a dominant focus and tend be either more concerned the risks unhealthy choices (prevention-focused) or benefits healthy (promotion-focused). Theoretically, when someone targeted message that matches focus, will effective. Among 380 youth, we examined whether matching STD youth's strengthens...

In this conceptual article, we assert that psychology should be transformed to adopt the explicit goal of working toward liberation people oppressed by society rather than striving for mere equality. To achieve such a transformation, it is necessary reenvision graduate training in psychology. Graduate an important vehicle which psychologists can become prepared use research and practice eradicate inequities society. Therefore, propose six pillars liberation-focused psychology: critical...