Factors Influencing Youth Sexual Activity: Conceptual Models for Sexual Risk Avoidance and Cessation

Citation

Inanc, Hande; Meckstroth, Alicia; Keating, Betsy; Adamek, Katie; Zaveri, Heather; McDonald, Kim; & Ochoa, Lindsay (2021). Factors Influencing Youth Sexual Activity: Conceptual Models for Sexual Risk Avoidance and Cessation. Mathematica Policy Research.

Abstract

This brief presents two complementary conceptual models—one for sexual risk avoidance and a second for sexual risk cessation—that aim to guide efforts to prevent youth risk behaviors and promote optimal health.

URL

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/report/factors-influencing-youth-sexual-activity-conceptual-models-sexual-risk-avoidance-and#:~:text=Individual%20factors%20include%20early%20puberty,to%20avoid%20sex%2C%20among%20others.

Keyword(s)

Positive Youth Development

Reference Type

Report

Author(s)

Inanc, Hande
Meckstroth, Alicia
Keating, Betsy
Adamek, Katie
Zaveri, Heather
McDonald, Kim
Ochoa, Lindsay

Year Published

2021

Publisher

Mathematica Policy Research

Reference ID

9568