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November 17 novembre 2009 - Sexual Health News Update/Actualités sur la santé sexuelle
Non-use of condoms at last intercourse among Canadian youth: Influence of sexual partners and social expectations The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 2009; 18: 27-34). Owen Gallupe et al. This study examined associations between condom non-use at last intercourse, partner influences, and social expectations in a large sample of Grade 9 and 11 students using data drawn from the Canadian Youth, Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Study. Partner influences included having been pressured to have sex when they did not want to and willingness to have sex with a partner who did not want to use a condom. Social expectations included opinions regarding having sex without love, opinions about having casual sex, and communication with partners about condom use. Results indicated that some partner influences and social expectations were significantly associated with the condom non-use. Specifically, willingness to have sex with a partner who did not want to use a condom and lower levels of condom communication were both associated with condom non-use at last intercourse by both sexes. A key finding was that having experienced pressure to have sex was associated with condom non-use only among girls. The findings suggest that youth are likely to benefit from programs that stress sexual equality and respect and that promote condom use negotiation skills
Condom use at last sexual intercourse among unmarried, not living common-law 20- to 34-year-old Canadian young adults The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 2009: 18; 75-88). Michelle Rotermann et al. This study utilized data from the Canadian Community Health Surveys (CCHS) to examine condom use among unmarried, not living common-law (UMNCL) Canadians aged 20-34 years. Males (59.9%) were more likely than females (49.9%) to report using a condom at last sexual intercourse. Condom use at last intercourse was more likely among younger respondents aged 20-24 (63.7% males; 53.8% females) than those aged 25-29 (56.0% males; 47.1 females) or 30-34 (54.7% males; 42.2% females). Over a third (35.8%) of those who reported having more than one intercourse partner in the previous 12 months and among those who reported three or four or more partners about 30% of males and nearly 40% of females reported not using a condom at last intercourse. Among all males, the percentage that used a condom at last intercourse was significantly greater than the national average in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, and the territories, and significantly lower in Quebec. Among females, condom use was significantly higher in Ontario and significantly lower in New Brunswick and Quebec. Multivariate analysis indicated that UMNCL females aged 20-34 who lived in rural areas were less likely than their urban counterparts to have used a condom at last intercourse. Those who reported having first intercourse at age 13 or younger were significantly less likely to report using a condom at last intercourse than those whose first intercourse occurred at age 14 or older. Overall, the findings indicate that large numbers of single young adult Canadians are at elevated risk for sexually transmitted infection (STI) including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
School-based condom education and its relations with diagnoses of and testing for STI among men in the United States. Am J Public Health. 2009 Dec;99(12):2180-2. Epub 2009 Oct 15. Dodge B et al. An intense social and political debate continues in the United States regarding sexuality education. Included in the debate are those who favor comprehensive approaches, those who favor abstinence-only approaches, and those who favor no sexuality education. In this study, we showed that men who received school-based condom education were less likely to have been diagnosed with STIs and were more likely to ever have been tested for SI than were men without such education. School-based condom education is associated with less, rather than more, STI risk.
Schools and Sexual Health symposium April 21; prior to School Health Conference Apr.21-23 in Ottawa-Gatineau. http://www.cash-aces.ca/conference_2008/
Webinars on Schools and Sexual Health Promotion (Posted Oct 21-07 by DMcCall)
The Canadian School Health Knowledge Network is organizing several webinars that relate to sexual health and schools (See below). There will be several other webinars on this topic throughout the school year. The updated schedule can be found at: http://www.safehealthyschools.org/webinars/schedule.htm
Peer-led Sexual Health Education
Sexuality Transmitted Infections: What the Research Tells Us
What Works in Sexual Health Education: Handling Controversy & Dispelling Myths
Dating Violence Research and Implications for Promoting Healthy
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer refutes Maclean's article on HPV vaccine (Posted Oct 24-07 by D McCall)
The kinds of questions raised in the article have been debated at the introduction of virtually every public health measure in our history, from the treatment of water supplies to the introduction of life-saving vaccines. Having a healthy debate is essential; however, Dr. Butler-Jones believes that the way Maclean's has approached the issue of the HPV vaccine is inappropriate and one-sided.
Non-use of condoms at last intercourse among Canadian youth: Influence of sexual partners and social expectations The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 2009; 18: 27-34). Owen Gallupe et al. This study examined associations between condom non-use at last intercourse, partner influences, and social expectations in a large sample of Grade 9 and 11 students using data drawn from the Canadian Youth, Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Study. Partner influences included having been pressured to have sex when they did not want to and willingness to have sex with a partner who did not want to use a condom. Social expectations included opinions regarding having sex without love, opinions about having casual sex, and communication with partners about condom use. Results indicated that some partner influences and social expectations were significantly associated with the condom non-use. Specifically, willingness to have sex with a partner who did not want to use a condom and lower levels of condom communication were both associated with condom non-use at last intercourse by both sexes. A key finding was that having experienced pressure to have sex was associated with condom non-use only among girls. The findings suggest that youth are likely to benefit from programs that stress sexual equality and respect and that promote condom use negotiation skills
Condom use at last sexual intercourse among unmarried, not living common-law 20- to 34-year-old Canadian young adults The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 2009: 18; 75-88). Michelle Rotermann et al. This study utilized data from the Canadian Community Health Surveys (CCHS) to examine condom use among unmarried, not living common-law (UMNCL) Canadians aged 20-34 years. Males (59.9%) were more likely than females (49.9%) to report using a condom at last sexual intercourse. Condom use at last intercourse was more likely among younger respondents aged 20-24 (63.7% males; 53.8% females) than those aged 25-29 (56.0% males; 47.1 females) or 30-34 (54.7% males; 42.2% females). Over a third (35.8%) of those who reported having more than one intercourse partner in the previous 12 months and among those who reported three or four or more partners about 30% of males and nearly 40% of females reported not using a condom at last intercourse. Among all males, the percentage that used a condom at last intercourse was significantly greater than the national average in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, and the territories, and significantly lower in Quebec. Among females, condom use was significantly higher in Ontario and significantly lower in New Brunswick and Quebec. Multivariate analysis indicated that UMNCL females aged 20-34 who lived in rural areas were less likely than their urban counterparts to have used a condom at last intercourse. Those who reported having first intercourse at age 13 or younger were significantly less likely to report using a condom at last intercourse than those whose first intercourse occurred at age 14 or older. Overall, the findings indicate that large numbers of single young adult Canadians are at elevated risk for sexually transmitted infection (STI) including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
School-based condom education and its relations with diagnoses of and testing for STI among men in the United States. Am J Public Health. 2009 Dec;99(12):2180-2. Epub 2009 Oct 15. Dodge B et al. An intense social and political debate continues in the United States regarding sexuality education. Included in the debate are those who favor comprehensive approaches, those who favor abstinence-only approaches, and those who favor no sexuality education. In this study, we showed that men who received school-based condom education were less likely to have been diagnosed with STIs and were more likely to ever have been tested for SI than were men without such education. School-based condom education is associated with less, rather than more, STI risk.
Schools and Sexual Health symposium April 21; prior to School Health Conference Apr.21-23 in Ottawa-Gatineau. http://www.cash-aces.ca/conference_2008/
Sexual Health Symposium Monday, April 21st Learning. Sharing. Networking.
Sexual Health in Canada Baseline 2007:
Highlights and implications for delivering targeted sexual health education.
So Much to Cover, So Little Time:
How do we decide what programming we will design and offer in sexual health education? This workshop will present the leading guidelines as a framework for increasing effectiveness when we are working within severe time constraints.
The After Party: sex, drugs and alcohol
This program was developed to raise student awareness of the potential impact of substance use on sexual health outcomes. Presentation will include an overview of the program, DVD screening and discussion regarding systemic and implementation issues.
Party in the Right Spirit An initiative to promote safe and safer partying among senior high school students. This presentation will address the process of establishing relationships, and coorinating and implementing this initiative in schools; as well as describing the educational component and sharing examples of resources used.
This program was developed to raise student awareness of the potential impact of substance use on sexual health outcomes. Presentation will include an overview of the program, DVD screening and discussion regarding systemic and implementation issues.
Party in the Right Spirit An initiative to promote safe and safer partying among senior high school students. This presentation will address the process of establishing relationships, and coorinating and implementing this initiative in schools; as well as describing the educational component and sharing examples of resources used.
Resources for Educators in Sexual Health:
An overview of the variety of on-line and hard copy resources available from SOGC and others.
Sexual Health Education Highlights: participant sharing of favorite good and best practices and resources.
The Wiki: what, how, and why...
A look at an on-line tool that can support participant learning and sharing within a Sexual Health Community of Practice.
Webinars on Schools and Sexual Health Promotion (Posted Oct 21-07 by DMcCall)
The Canadian School Health Knowledge Network is organizing several webinars that relate to sexual health and schools (See below). There will be several other webinars on this topic throughout the school year. The updated schedule can be found at: http://www.safehealthyschools.org/webinars/schedule.htm
Peer-led Sexual Health Education
Willow Dunlop, YouthCO AIDS Society, Vancouver BC
Date: January 15/08 at 11:00 a.m. PT to noon PT
Sexuality Transmitted Infections: What the Research Tells Us
Dr. Alex McKay, Sex Information and Education Council of Canada
Date: February 5/08 at 11:00 a.m. PT to noon PT
What Works in Sexual Health Education: Handling Controversy & Dispelling Myths
Roselle Paulsen, Sexuality Education Resource Centre, Winnipeg Manitoba
for updates)
Dating Violence Research and Implications for Promoting Healthy
Dating Relationships
Canadian Red Cross Society Representatives from their "What's Love Got
to Do with It?" program
for updates)
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer refutes Maclean's article on HPV vaccine (Posted Oct 24-07 by D McCall)
The kinds of questions raised in the article have been debated at the introduction of virtually every public health measure in our history, from the treatment of water supplies to the introduction of life-saving vaccines. Having a healthy debate is essential; however, Dr. Butler-Jones believes that the way Maclean's has approached the issue of the HPV vaccine is inappropriate and one-sided.
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