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Download full textMarkham, Christine M.; Peskin, Melissa; Addy, Robert C.; Wilkerson, J. Michael; Baker, Kimberly Johnson; Santa Maria, Diane M.; Hernandez, Belinda; Schick, Vanessa; Shegog, Ross; Tortolero, Susan R.; Paat, Yok-Fong; Temple, Jeff R. – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2017
The authors present findings from formative research to assess the need and receptivity for a Web-based, integrated healthy sexual and dating relationships intervention among community college students in South Central Texas. Texas ranks third highest among U.S. states in its overall teen birth rate; 69% of those births are among females 18 to 19…
Descriptors: Sexual Identity, Sexuality, Intervention, Dating (Social)
Markham, Christine M.; Peskin, Melissa; Shegog, Ross; Cuccaro, Paula; Gabay, Efrat K.; Baker, Kimberly Johnson; Swain-Ogbonna, Honora I.; Edwards, Sharon; Tortolero, Susan R. – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2017
Background: Racial/ethnic-minority 9th graders are at increased risk for teen pregnancy, HIV, and STIs compared to their White peers. Yet, few effective sexual health education programs exist for this population. Purpose: To apply "IM Adapt"--a systematic theory- and evidence-based approach to program adaptation--to modify an effective…
Descriptors: Grade 9, At Risk Persons, Racial Differences, Ethnicity
Chaudhary, Pooja; Peskin, Melissa; Temple, Jeff R.; Addy, Robert C.; Baumler, Elizabeth; Ross, Shegog – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2017
Background: Sexting has emerged as a common socio-cultural problem in our society today. Few studies have estimated the prevalence of sexting among younger middle school youth and even fewer have assessed the relationship between sexting and mental health outcomes like anxiety and depression symptoms among middle school youth. Objectives: To…
Descriptors: Sexual Harassment, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Computer Mediated Communication
Shegog, Ross; Baumler, Elizabeth; Addy, Robert C.; Peskin, Melissa; Thiel, Melanie Ann; Tortolero, Susan R.; Markham, Christine – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2017
In the United States, adolescents 15 to 24 years of age account for nearly half of new cases of sexually transmitted infection (STI) each year, and female adolescents 15 to 19 years of age account for 24.2 of every 1000 births, 17% of which are repeat births. The provision of evidence-based sexual health curricula is indicated. To be effective,…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Health Behavior, Behavior Change, Sex Education
Markham, Christine; Peskin, Melissa; Hernandez, Belinda F.; Johnson, Kimberly; Addy, Robert C. – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2011
Background: The US has higher rates of teen births and sexually transmitted infections (STI) than other developed countries. Texas youth are disproportionately impacted. Purpose: To review local, state, and national data on teens' engagement in sexual risk behaviors to inform policy and practice related to teen sexual health. Methods: 2009 middle…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Health Behavior, Contraception, Middle School Students
Tortolero, Susan R.; Johnson, Kimberly; Peskin, Melissa; Cuccaro, Paula M.; Markham, Christine – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2011
Background: School-based sex education is effective in reducing risky sexual behavior among adolescents that may lead to unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. However, most sex education policies in the US do not support evidence-based programs. Understanding parental attitudes around sex education is crucial to overcoming…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Parent Attitudes, Sex Education, Barriers
Hernandez, Belinda F.; Peskin, Melissa; Shegog, Ross; Markham, Christine; Johnson, Kimberly; Ratliff, Eric A.; Li, Dennis H.; Weerasinghe, I. Sonali; Cuccaro, Paula M.; Tortolero, Susan R. – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2011
Background: Despite effective solutions to reduce teen birth rates, Texas teen birth rates are among the highest in the nation. School districts can impact youth sexual behavior through implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs); however, teen pregnancy prevention is a complex and controversial issue for school districts. Subsequently, very…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Adolescents, Pregnancy, Prevention
