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ERIC Number: EJ1278368
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1554-6128
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Sexual Health and Sexual Health Education: Contemporary Perceptions and Concerns of Young Adults within the Millennial Population Cohort
Lucero, Julie E.; Hanafi, Sara L.; Emerson, Amber D.; Rodriguez, Karla I.; Davalos, Liliana; Grinnell, Lucinda
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v15 n4 p476-490 2020
Context: The millennial population currently occupies the point of adulthood in which sexual health behaviors are developed. Understanding the perceptions that contribute to these behaviors is crucial to the development of preventative measures. Purpose: To explore young adults' perceptions of sexual health and related concerns among the millennial population cohort and the role that sexual health education serves in these perceptions. Methods: Adopting the survey method and administering the semi-structured interview schedule, data was collected by conducting face-to-face interviews with 29 participants. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Three investigators individually coded a transcript from the sample to develop a preliminary codebook. Thematic analysis procedures were applied during the analysis process. Results: Three primary themes emerged from the data: sexual health refers to prevention; desire for comprehensive sex education; and consent as a concern. Conclusion: Participant perceptions suggest a need for comprehensive sex education to normalize discourse and reduce stigma that may result in poor sexual health outcomes.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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