The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality articles from December 1999

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality archives from December 1999

SEXUALITY AND GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER: A NEEDS ASSESSMENT.
December 22, 1999... ABSTRACT: Seventy-three women attending gynaecology oncology clinics for follow-up on their treatment for gynaecological cancer completed a questionnaire on cancer and sexuality. The study sought to determine what information they had received...

BELIEF IN A CURE FOR HIV INFECTION ASSOCIATED WITH GREATER HIV RISK BEHAVIOUR AMONG HIV POSITIVE MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN.(Statistical Data Included)
December 22, 1999... ABSTRACT: The increasingly prevalent belief that HIV infection can now be cured through highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimens may contribute to elevated levels of HIV risk behaviours among HIV seropositive individuals. This...

YOUNG PEOPLE'S SEXUAL HEALTH: A FRAMEWORK FOR POLICY DEBATE.
December 22, 1999... ABSTRACT: This paper seeks to stimulate debate about policy directions for sexual health promotion for youth. We first examine the reasons why some young people might be more at risk than others for sexual health problems, highlighting a number...

THE CERTAINTY OF THE SEXUAL SELF-CONCEPT.(Statistical Data Included)
December 22, 1999... ABSTRACT: This study sought to examine how men and women perceive the sexual component of their self-concept and the certainty with which they hold those views. Replicating the results of a previous study, it was found that men perceived...

RESPONDING TO THE SUPPORT NEEDS OF HIV POSITIVE LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL YOUTH.
December 22, 1999... ABSTRACT: Thirty-two HIV positive youth were interviewed regarding the challenges of living with HIV infection and barriers to HIV/AIDS and youth services. Participants reported emotional concerns arising from stigma, societal fears and...

SEX RESEARCH UPDATE.(Statistical Data Included)
December 22, 1999... This instalment of Sex Research Update summarizes recent research on: why teenage pregnancy rates in the United States are declining; teen perspectives on pregnancy prevention; determinants of low-risk and high-risk HPV infections among...

THE LESBIAN, GAY & BISEXUAL YOUTH PROGRAM (LGBYP): A MODEL FOR COMMUNITIES SEEKING TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL YOUTH.
December 22, 1999... ABSTRACT: Lesbian, gay, bisexual youth face formidable risks caused by societal stigmatization of homosexuality. Responding to these needs requires approaches beyond traditional and individualizing counselling supports. The Lesbian, Gay and...

Women's Conflicts about Eating and Sexuality--The relationship between food and sex.(Review)
December 22, 1999... Women's Conflicts about Eating and Sexuality--The relationship between food and sex. Rosalyn M. Meadows & Lillie Weiss (1992). New York: Harrington Park Press. ISBN: 0-918393-98-1. Over the course of their 20 years in private practice as...

WEB SITES FOR SEXUALITY EDUCATORS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.
December 22, 1999... CANADIAN WEB SITES ADOLESCENT & YOUNG ADULT CyberIsle http://www.cyberisle.org/cyberisle-welcome/ A place created for teens by teens. A new way to learn the things you want and need to know. CyberIsle was created by TeenNet,...

INFOSEXNET: SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE WEB.(Brief Article)
December 22, 1999... The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a new, national, bilingual web site that aims to encourage healthier lives and prevent disease. Designed for consumers and health intermediaries, the site is funded by Health Canada in partnership with more...