Abstract

Objectives: As part of a larger Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration-funded project in South Texas, this study sought to understand adults’ needs with regard to engaging in sexual health conversations with youth and young adults.

Methods: A total of 223 participants were surveyed to assess comfort engaging in sexual health conversations. Data were analyzed using thematic coding. Stigma surrounding sexual health conversations underlined all themes.

Results: Differences by gender and sexual orientation in the data were noted. Stigma around sexual health topics reduced participants’ comfort.

Conclusions: To this end, interventions must go beyond psychosocial and educational programs and address societal factors that contribute to the stigma.

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目标：作为南德克萨斯州药物滥用和心理健康服务管理局资助的大型项目的一部分，本研究旨在了解成年人在与青少年进行性健康对话方面的需求。

方法：共有 223 名参与者接受了调查，以评估参与性健康对话的舒适度。使用主题编码对数据进行分析。围绕性健康对话的耻辱强调了所有主题。

结果：注意到数据中性别和性取向的差异。围绕性健康话题的耻辱降低了参与者的舒适度。

结论：为此，干预措施必须超越社会心理和教育计划，并解决造成耻辱的社会因素。