Objective. Despite studies indicating that a significant proportion of adolescents are having
oral sex, the focus of most empirical studies and intervention efforts concerning adolescent …

Background. Explanations of adolescent smoking often make reference to adolescents'
beliefs that they are invulnerable to harm. However, empirical examination of whether …

Objectives. The predictive value of perceptions of smoking-related risks and benefits with
regard to adolescent smoking initiation has not been adequately established. We used …

OBJECTIVE. The goal was to determine incidence, determinants, and morbidity and mortality
rates of neonatal herpes simplex virus infections in Canada. METHODS. From October 1, …

This study examined whether and how self-efficacy to communicate with parents and peers
about sex relate to sexually experienced adolescent males' and females'(N= 144, 112) …

Understanding how young adolescents make decisions to engage in early sexual activities
is vital for intervention efforts aimed at fostering positive youth development and reducing the …

um (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis serotypes
L1, L2 and L3. Unlike other serotypes (A to K), those that cause LGV are invasive and …

Background. Light cigarettes have been marketed by the tobacco industry as being a healthier
smoking choice, a safe alternative to cessation, and a first step toward quitting smoking …

Objective: To develop evidence-based consensus recommendations on the delivery of cervical
cancer screening, human papillomavirus (HPV) education, HPV testing, and the optimal …

Recognizing that some vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by STIs, have
specific and unique sexual health considerations, and might present with STIs that are rare …