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Factors Related To Sexual Behaviors And Sexual Education Programs For Asian-American Adolescents, Young-Me Lee Phd, Elizabeth Florez Phd, Joseph D. Tariman Phd, Sarah P. Mccarter Msn, Laren Riesche Msn
Factors Related To Sexual Behaviors And Sexual Education Programs For Asian-American Adolescents, Young-Me Lee Phd, Elizabeth Florez Phd, Joseph D. Tariman Phd, Sarah P. Mccarter Msn, Laren Riesche Msn
Joseph D Tariman PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAAN
Aim: To understand the influential factors related to sexual behaviors among Asian-American adolescents and to evaluate common factors across successful sexual education programs for this population. Background: Despite a rapid increase in cases of STIs/HIV among Asian-American populations, there remains a need for a comprehensive understanding of the influential factors related to risky sexual behaviors for this population. Methods: An integrative literature review was conducted. Peer-reviewed articles and government resources were analyzed. Results: Five influential factors were identified: family-centered cultural values, parental relationship, acculturation, gender roles, and lack of knowledge and information about sex and STIs. Only two sexual educational …