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Influence of sexual sensation-seeking on factors associated with risky sexual behaviour among African-American female adolescents.

TitleInfluence of sexual sensation-seeking on factors associated with risky sexual behaviour among African-American female adolescents.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsRitchwood, Tiarney D., Dolly C. Penn, Ralph J. DiClemente, Eve S. Rose, and Jessica M. Sales
JournalSexual health
Volume11
Issue6
Pagination540-6
Date Published2014 Dec
ISSN1448-5028
AbstractBackground The identification of antecedents to sexual risk among youth is critical to the development and dissemination of multilevel interventions. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to examine the effect of sexual sensation-seeking on partner age, partner communication, and the sexual attitudes and behaviours of African-American female youth.
DOI10.1071/SH14075
Alternate JournalSex Health

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