Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007. / The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on December 6, 2007) Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M. A.)--University of Canterbury, 2009. / Typescript (photocopy). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 102-109). Also available via the World Wide Web.

The current study examined the capacity of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and the Prototype/Willingness model (P/W model) to predict intention to have unsafe sex with new and regular partners as well as frequency of unsafe sex in a sample of men who have sex with men (MSM) sample. The study also examined aspects of the sexual situation immediately prior to or during unsafe sexual intercourse (such as substance use, venue and emotional state) to determine whether there were any significant correlations and group differences. One hundred and fifty-eight male participants between the ages of 18-26 who have had sex with another male in the last nine months completed an online survey of sexual habits, TPB and P/W model variables. With the exception of prototypes, the results showed significant group difference in terms of TPB and P/W model variables between risk groups. Furthermore, there was no significant difference between models in predictive capacity in terms of either intention or frequency of unsafe sex. The results of the study suggested participants were generally only having unsafe sex with regular partners, that in older samples it may be more parsimonious to use the TPB than P/W model and that it is important to measure TPB variables in terms of both new and regular partners for increased accuracy and greater applicability in terms of HIV/STI interventions.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oregon, 2008. / Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 72-83). Also available online in ProQuest, free to University of Oregon users.

Thesis (M.S.)--The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2010. / Directed by Stephanie Coard; submitted to the Dept. of Human Development and Family Studies. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Jul. 19, 2010). Includes bibliographical references (p. 34-39).

Thesis (M.A.)--The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2008. / Directed by Jacquelyn White; submitted to the Dept. of Psychology. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Apr. 13, 2010). Includes bibliographical references (p. 26-31).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.(Clinical Psychology))-University of Pretoria, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references. Available on the Internet via the World Wide Web.

There is extensive research on the prevalence of college student engagement in risky sexual behaviors and its potentiating factors in college/university settings. However, there remains limited data and study on the use of campus health centers, as well as the patterns of how students seek sexual health care, its relationship to student gender identity, and student engagement in sexual risk behaviors. Despite literature surrounding student health centers and how students seek out medical care, the minimal data in the field regarding campus health center use, if and how students specifically seek out sexual health services, and how this collectively might vary across students with different gender identities, clearly indicate a need for further research on the experiences of students on college campuses in this regard. This dissertation is a secondary data analysis of the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment III. This study’s specific aims were to: 1) describe key characteristics of students utilizing student health centers 2) describe if and how frequently college students are regularly seeking sexual health services; and 3) evaluate the relationship between a student’s gender identity and engagement in risky sexual behaviors. Drawing on a nationally representative sample of undergraduate students, analyses illustrated that students utilizing health services were primarily heterosexual female undergraduate students, with differing rates of utilization health services and sexual health services depending on race/ethnicity, year in school, and primary source of health insurance.The results confirmed that there are barriers to college student utilization of sexual health services, specifically for students who are non-heterosexual and transgender. Fewer students are seeking out their student health center and are seeking out care from services from other medical locations or may not be seeking out care at all. These findings highlight the need to ensure that student health centers on college campuses are inclusive of all students, regardless of gender identity. Given the important role that campus health center services play in promoting positive health outcomes and reducing sexual risk among its students, universities should consider efforts to increase student health center utilization, as it is a primary source of college student healthcare.

The use of various forms of contraception in Ghana gained prominence after the government resorted to investing more in family planning programs when maternal mortality was declared an emergency in the country. In Ghana, the intention to use and actual usage of contraceptives is influenced by many factors, which may lead to non-usage or discontinuation. This quantitative study was conducted to determine risk and protective factors impacting on the intention and usage of contraceptives. Survey data from the Ghana 2014 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) (n = 9396) was used. A sub-sample of 7661 women in their reproductive age were included in this study, who reported being sexually active within the last year. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to test the association between a broad range of risk and protective factors including religion, early sexual intercourse, frequency of sex, number of lifetime sexual partners with intention to use contraception. We controlled for income, educational attainment, and age. Overall (n = 3661; 47.8%) reported no intention of contraception use. Logistic regression analysis revealed that no formal education (OR = 1.49; 95% CI, 1.29–1.72; p < 0.001), and primary school as highest educational level (OR = 1.19; 95% CI, 1.04–1.25; p < 0.001), Islamic religion (OR = 0.73; 95% CI, 0.59–0.90; p < 0.001), not currently employed (OR = 1.50; 95% CI, 1.34–1.69; p < 0.001), husband opposing contraception use (OR = 2.19; 95% CI, 1.42–3.46; p < 0.001), and currently pregnant (OR = 1.30; 95% CI, 1.09–1.54; p < 0.001) were also positively associated with no intention of use. Engaging religious leaders for advocacy in the community was identified as an approach to address barriers and increase awareness on contraceptive use. Targeted family planning programs should intensify public education on safe sex behaviors.