Citation
Smith, Scott James (2013). Risky Sexual Behavior Among Young Adult Latinas: Are Acculturation and Religiosity Protective?.
Journal of Sex Research. vol. 52 (1) pp. 43-54
Abstract
A sexual health disparity exists among U.S. Latinas, who have rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that are more than double their peers. Previous research has identified acculturation and religiosity as key social determinants of sexual health, but such findings have been inconsistent, with some researchers identifying protective benefits and other researchers noting increased risk. The purpose of this study was to explain how intrinsic and extrinsic religiosity as well as acculturation predict risky sexual behavior using Structural Equation Modeling of a nationally representative sample of self-identified Latinas (N = 1,168) from the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health. Results indicated that intrinsic religiosity and acculturation assert protective effects while extrinsic religiosity increases risk. Recommendations for policy, intervention, and future research are offered.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2013.821443Reference Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
Journal of Sex Research
Author(s)
Smith, Scott James
Year Published
2013
Volume Number
52
Issue Number
1
Pages
43-54
DOI
10.1080/00224499.2013.821443
Reference ID
4670
