School Grades Go Down When Health Risks Go Up
HBNS STORY | March 26, 2013
Academic performance is linked to risky health behaviors in children and teens, reports a new review in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Condom Use Drops When Young Women Use Hormonal Contraceptives
HBNS STORY | October 9, 2012
Young women who start using hormonal contraceptives for birth control often stop using condoms, but a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds that if they later discontinue using hormonal contraceptives, they tend not to resume using condoms, increasing their risk of both unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

Parents Prefer Some, Often Less-Effective, Birth Control Methods for Teens
HBNS STORY | September 6, 2012
Parents of teen girls are more ready to accept their daughters being offered birth control pills and condoms during doctor visits than other, more effective and long-acting contraceptive methods, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

When Prompted, Fathers Will Talk with Their Kids about Delaying Sexual Activity
HBNS STORY | August 31, 2012
Although mothers are usually the ones who have “the birds and the bees” talks with their children, with targeted prompting and guidance, fathers will also step up to the plate, finds a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion.

Non-Traditional Reproductive Health Resources Reach At-Risk Youth
HBNS STORY | March 20, 2012
A new research review finds that if reproductive health services were more easily accessible, youth would be more likely to use them.

Sexually Abused Boys Engage in More Unsafe Sex
HBNS STORY | March 6, 2012
Boys who are victims of sexual abuse are far more likely to engage in unsafe sexual behavior as teenagers, finds a new review in the current Journal of Adolescent Health.

Girls Who Rely on a Boyfriend for Money Are Less Likely to Use Condoms
HBNS STORY | February 28, 2012
Young women whose boyfriends are their primary source of spending money are more likely to report that their boyfriend never uses condoms than girls who have other sources of cash, according to a study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

HPV Vaccine Does Not Appear to Encourage Risky Sexual Behavior
HBNS STORY | December 13, 2011
Young women who receive recommended vaccinations to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and associated cancers do not engage in more sexually risky behavior, according to a study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Black, Hispanic, Poor Young Women Less Likely to Complete HPV Vaccinations
HBNS STORY | August 30, 2011
Barriers that hinder young African-American, Hispanic and poor women from completing a series of three vaccinations to prevent human papillomavirus infection (HPV) also leave them at higher risk for cervical cancer and death.

Sexually Victimized Girls With PTSD Not More Likely to Binge Drink Later
HBNS STORY | July 26, 2011
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common outcome of sexual assault among many teenage girls, but they do not necessarily cope by binge drinking, a new study finds.

Young Adults, Teens Prefer Rapid HIV Testing
HBNS STORY | May 17, 2011
Teens and young adults prefer rapid HIV testing that can deliver results in less than an hour, but some still worry about whether their tests will be confidential.

Parents Want to Talk Sex With Teens, But Fear Advice Falls on Deaf Ears
HBNS STORY | January 6, 2011
Kids learn a great deal about sexuality from friends and the media, but parents and teens agree: Parents should be the most important providers of information about sex and sexuality.

US Teen Births Drop, Still Highest in Developed World
HBNS STORY | September 29, 2010

School STD Programs Have Limited Influence on Teens’ Sexual Behaviors
HBNS STORY | February 23, 2010

Sexual Orientation Affects Risk of Bullying in Teens
HBNS STORY | January 28, 2010