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Journal of Religion and Health
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 4/2012

01-12-2012 | Original Paper

HPV High Risk and Protective Behaviors: The Effects of Religious Affiliation

Authors: Lisa Wigfall, Anita Rawls, Neethu Sebastian, Amy Messersmith, Lucia Pirisi-Creek, Lisa Spiryda, Edith Marie Williams, Kim Creek, Saundra H. Glover

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 4/2012

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Abstract

The majority of Americans identify themselves as belonging to some religious group. There is a mixed body of literature on whether or not religious affiliation has an influence on engaging in risky behaviors among young adults attending college. This study examined associations between religious affiliation, risky sexual practices, substance use, and family structure among a sample of predominantly white college females attending a southeastern university. Given the high risk of acquiring genital human papillomavirus infection as a result of high risk sexual practices, gaining a better understanding of how religious affiliation can be used to promote healthy sexual behaviors is warranted.
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Metadata
Title
HPV High Risk and Protective Behaviors: The Effects of Religious Affiliation
Authors
Lisa Wigfall
Anita Rawls
Neethu Sebastian
Amy Messersmith
Lucia Pirisi-Creek
Lisa Spiryda
Edith Marie Williams
Kim Creek
Saundra H. Glover
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-010-9444-6

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