- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Feminism, Gender, and Social Issues
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Public Health and Social Inequalities
- Sex work and related issues
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Gender Studies in Language
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Journalism and Media Studies
- Software Engineering Research
Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz
2016-2024
Colombia has one of the highest rates human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and pregnancies - both which are influenced by lack condom use -, among adolescent population in Latin America; however, mechanisms underlying inconsistent condoms this poorly understood. This descriptive cross-sectional study’s purpose was to examine sexual behavior its precursors using theory planned (TPB) considering gender-based differences. Another objective study mediating effect intention relationship between...
The adaptation of a test from language into that same in another culture is common; however, there are no clear guidelines for this process. objective was to adapt protocol providing some adapting questionnaires one the language. total eight experts supported adaption process and 825 participants Spain Colombia were evaluated study. Participants answered brief version Sexual Assertiveness Scale, Opinion Survey, Massachusetts General Hospital-Sexual Functioning Questionnaire Sexuality Scale....
This study evaluated the efficacy of COMPAS program in short term and 6 months after its application. For initial sample, 2047 teenagers aged 14-19 years from 14 schools 11 Colombian cities participated; eight were randomly assigned to experimental condition six control group. The participants completed self-report assessments that several variables theoretically associated with protective sexual behaviors. In term, group showed increased knowledge about HIV other STIs, assertiveness,...
The adaptation and validation of measures to assess Sexual Distress (SD) are crucial for the diagnosis treatment sexual dysfunction. This study aimed adapt validate Spanish Scale (SDS) in a Colombian sample provide percentile ranking score comprehensive understanding distress among population. Five hundred ninety-six people from Colombia (50.08 % women; 49.92 men) aged 18–60 participated study. Exploratory confirmatory factorial analyses convergent validity analysis were performed. SDS...
Vaginal photoplethysmography is a method for physiological evaluation of sexual arousal in women. This paper undertook to obtain the validity and reliability set stimuli young heterosexual Six six-minute video clips were selected. A total 34 women aged 18–30 years (M = 22.38, SD 2.52) participated this study. Objective Sexual Arousal, Subjective emotional activation, valence socio-psycho-sexual information evaluated. Three six selected from scores obtained after experimental phase. It was...
Early traumatic experiences are related to profound and long-lasting negative effects on mental physical health. Colombia has been involved in a war for the last six decades. Thus, main objective was adapt validate Trauma Inventory Self Report-Short Form Colombia, as well assess trauma prevalence this country.For purpose, total of 2,080 Colombians participated study (57.3% women 42.4% men). Age ranged from 18 77 years old. They answered 27-item version sociodemographic evaluation tool....
Penile plethysmography – or phallometric assessment is a very relevant evaluation for sexual health. The objective of this research to suggest guideline validate stimuli and set in young heterosexual men. Six videos 3:15 minute-long were used. A total 24 men assessed. Objective arousal, rapid change peripheral temperature, pulse, the International Index Erectile Function-5, Self-Assessment Manikin, Multidimensional Scale Assess Subjective Sexual Arousal socio-psycho-sexual questions results...
Infection by HIV and other STIs unplanned pregnancies are among the most serious problems associated with sexuality. Male female condoms only dual-purpose devices to control both STIs, studying people's attitudes toward use of these excellent ways predict their use. Therefore, purpose present study was adapt validate Female Condom Attitude Scale for Spanish language evaluate in Colombian population.For that purpose, a total 387 women aged 23.68 years average were asked respond Scale, Sexual...
The HIV Attitudes Scale (HIV-AS) evaluates attitudes towards different aspects of HIV. In view the lack scales measuring this construct in Colombia, study sought to validate HIV-AS test for adolescents from Colombia. A total 867 Colombian students, aged between 14 and 19 years (M = 15.97 years; SD 1.37) were evaluated. Participants responded a set used assess external validity. Content validity analyses reflected good adequacy indices items. Exploratory factor revealed four-factor structure...
La incidencia de nuevas infecciones VIH aumentó en 2,1 millones el último año (2016), para un total 36,7 personas con esta condición (UNAIDS, 2017).Paralelamente, los últimos años se ha mejorado la cobertura tratamientos antirretrovirales a aproximado 17 personas.Con lo cual estima que han disminuido 43% las muertes relacionadas este síndrome 2017).Esta mejor distribución podría facilitar disminución percepción riesgo infección por
Men do not use external condoms for several reasons, which can result in public health problems. One of these is related to Condom-Associated Erectile Problems. This study aimed examine the sexual arousal response heterosexual men when using an condom made synthetic resin type AT-10. A total 82 Colombian young (Mage = 23.17 years, SD 3.04, age range 18–30) participated this experimental study. Two random groups (experimental and control; n 41 each) were compared. The group used condoms,...
A common practice among clinical psychologists and other health professionals is the use of school-based sexual promotion programs as a means for preventing sexually transmitted infections. fundamental criterion designing adaptation these age their target populations because limited education language are most relevant factors that limit efficacy programs. In this paper, we proposed methodological approach facilitates empirical evaluation written materials accompany programs, taken case...
Las escalas SIS/SES-SF han sido desarrolladas para medir la inhibición y excitación sexual. El objetivo del presente estudio fue adaptar validar estas en población colombiana. Para esto, se realizó adaptación cultural validación de contenido las por medio juicio siete expertos, validaron psicométricamente sobre una muestra 2125 participantes (1000 hombres 1125 mujeres). Los contestaron al International Index of Erectile Function Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool; mientras que el total...
Background: Men are not using male condoms because of several reasons, which can result in a public health problem. One these is connected to Condom-Associated Erectile Problems.Methods: This research aimed assess the effect condom made material other than latex on arousal response heterosexual men. A total 82 young men (Mage = 23.17 years, SD 3.04, range age 18-30) participated this experimental study. Two random groups (i.e., and control, n 41 each) were compared. The group used while...