The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality articles from September 2006

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality archives from September 2006

A new wrinkle on an old concern: are the new ethics review requirements for explicit warnings in consent forms affecting the results of sexuality research?
September 22, 2006... Abstract: Consent forms required by Institutional Ethics Review Boards have changed historically to protect universities and participants but may inadvertently affect sex research through the provision of detailed warnings. We tested this...

Sexually overt approaches in singles bars.
September 22, 2006... Abstract: This study analyzed attitudes toward and the use of sexually overt approach behaviours (SOAB) in the context of singles bars. Naturalistic observations in five Ontario bars were conducted to obtain examples of the types of SOABs...

Online and traditional paper-and-pencil survey administration: examining experimenter presence, sensitive material and long surveys.
September 22, 2006... Abstract: The present study examined response differences between paper-and-pencil versus computer administered surveys as a function of experimenter presence, survey length, and sensitive material, including sexuality-related measures. Three...

Trends in teen pregnancy in Canada with comparisons to U.S.A. and England/Wales.(Research Update)(Medical condition overview)
September 22, 2006... Abstract: This report provides an overview of trends in teen pregnancy in Canada since 1974. In Canada, teen pregnancy rates are calculated as the sum of recorded live births, induced abortions, and miscarriages per 1,000 of the population of...

Age of consent to sexual activity in Canada: background to proposed new legislation on "age of protection".(Social Policy Update)
September 22, 2006... Abstract: In June 2006, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-22 which would amend the criminal code to raise the age of consent to sexual activity from age 14 to 16. It is expected that the bill, which now refers to "age of protection",...

Conference announcements.(Calendar)
September 22, 2006... 29TH ANNUAL GUELPH SEXUALITY CONFERENCE June 18-19, 2007. University of Guelph, Guelph, ON. Human Rights and Sexual Health: Implications for Education and Service. CONTACT INFORMATION: Office Of Open Learning, University of Guelph,...

What everyone should know about human papillomavirus (HPV): questions and answers.(Sieccan Newsletter)
September 22, 2006... Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted Infections Section, Public Health Agency of Canada What is HPV? There are over 100 types of human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a virus that can infect many parts of the body. Some types of HPV are...

Teaching Puberty: You Can Do It!
September 22, 2006... Teaching Puberty: You Can Do It! A teacher's guide to Changes in You and Me. Toronto Public Health, 2007. This DVD was developed by sex educators at Toronto Public Health to assist teachers who have the responsibility to teach classes in...