High-Risk Sexual Behavior
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High-risk sexual behavior has been linked to social problems such as substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and deprivation. This volume's unique multidisciplinary biopsychosocial approach combines relevant medical information regarding disease states with the cultural, social, and psychological facets of successful prevention programs. Becker and Rankin outline specific interventions that address the needs of particularly vulnerable populations: women, ethnic minorities, and the gay community. Useful chapter summaries which review the pros and cons of different approaches will aid both the student and the practitioner. Bernard J. Turnock This monograph is part of a series devoted to prevention in practice. It seeks to promote greater understanding of how sexual behavior puts individuals at risk of a variety of serious negative consequences. Sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies are the major negative consequences examined. This monograph argues that many different social, ethnic, cultural, end even gender-specific influences on high risk sexual behaviors need to be addressed if interventions are to be effective in community settings. It is primarily directed toward professionals and program developers working in sexually transmitted disease (including AIDS/HIV) and family planning programs. These audiences will certainly find this book of value, as will students in public health and behavioral sciences. Topics include the relationship between high risk sexual behaviors and their negative consequences, mediating and moderating influences on high risk sexual behaviors, methods of prevention, social and cultural influences, unique risks for women, and guidelines for effective interventions. With the society-wide effects of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases evident across the globe, this monograph clearly addresses important issues and questions. The authors nicely integrate prevention theory with prevention in practice. The result is an interesting and useful monograph that will appeal to a variety of audiences.
Ch. 1What's at Stake: Consequences of Risky Sexual Behavior1Ch. 2Factors that Influence Sexual Behavior: Causes, Mediators, and Moderators of High-Risk Sexual Behavior31Ch. 3Models of Prevention51Ch. 4Guidelines for Prevention, I: Ethnicity and Social Class Considerations79Ch. 5Guidelines for Intervention, II: Women101Ch. 6Guidelines for Intervention, III: Gay Men and Bisexuals121Epilogue143References145Index163
