Sara B Oswalt
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 4792551 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Sara B Oswalt |
| PRENOMES | Sara B |
| SOBRENOME | Oswalt |
| ASSINATURA | OSWALT S B |
| AFILIAÇÕES | The University of Texas at San Antonio |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2943-8594 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 17 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 29 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 17 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2005 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
Prevalence and type of contraception use among US college students
While rates of unintended pregnancy are declining among adolescents and young adults in the United States (US), rates remain higher than other industrialized nations and are associated with both educational and economic challenges. Studies examining young adult contraceptive practices are dated and limited in scope. Understanding current contraceptive use of young adults is critical to ensure intentional pregnancies. We used the American College …
Condom Acquisition, Errors, and Breakage among U.S. Cisgender College Students
Sexuality educators’ perceptions of and experiences with sexuality certification
Sexuality education is often implemented by individuals of various backgrounds and training which may cause doubt about the level of competence and expertise provided. Certification can be a strategy to gain knowledge and skills and distinguish oneself in the field; however, little is known about sexuality educators’ experience of certification. This mixed-methods study sought to address this gap in the literature. Sexuality educators (n = 157) w…
Ethical decision-making for sexuality educators
Sex and sexuality are complex, multi-faceted topics. Sexuality educators and practitioners often face challenging dilemmas with few ethical decision-making models available. While there are professional codes of ethics for sex educators, there are no practical models to inform an educator’s ethical decision-making in professional situations. This article outlines a new ethical decision-making model specifically designed for sexuality educators an…
Trends in college students’ mental health diagnoses and utilization of services, 2009–2015
Objective: To examine changes in diagnoses/treatment for 12 mental health (MH) conditions, previous use of campus MH services, and willingness to seek MH services in the future. Participants: ACHA–NCHA II participants from 2009 to 2015 (n = 454,029). Methods: Hierarchical binary logistic regression with step 1 controlling for demographics and step 2 considering time. Results: Time was significant except for bipolar disorder, bulimia, and schizoph…
Caring Adults
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 …
Beyond Depression and Suicide
Research studies examining the mental health of transgender individuals often focus on depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation through the use of clinic samples. However, little is known about the emerging adult (18-26 years old) transgender population and their mental health. The current study seeks to fill that gap by using a national dataset of college students (N = 547,727) to examine how transgender college students (n = 1143) differ from…
Evaluation of the Somos Fuertes HIV prevention programme in college women
The goal of this study was to examine the impact of a culturally appropriate HIV prevention and sexual empowerment curriculum workshop on female college students at a Hispanic-serving institution in the USA. Female participants in the Somos Fuertes: Strong Women Making Healthy Choices curriculum (n = 175) from a variety of ethnicities completed pre- and post-surveys during the academic years 2007–2008, 2008–2009, and 2009–2010. Paired t-tests wer…
Understanding HIV and STI prevention for college students
The sexual health of young adults has been identified by leading health organisations as a critical issue all over the world. This edited volume by Wilton and colleagues contains 13 concise chapter
Pedagogy and content in sexuality education courses in US colleges and universities
Most research on sexuality courses in US higher education was conducted in the 1980s and 1990s. Less is known about what is being taught in undergraduate sexuality courses today; this study sought to fill that gap. Reviewing content based on 161 courses (provided by 150 different instructors) from all regions of the USA, this study examined overall descriptions of course content and pedagogical strategies in relation to the academic position of t…
Institutional Characteristics and the Connection to College Student Health
This exploratory study provides insight into environmental influences specific to college health. Future research should consider individual student differences and campus offerings to improve understanding of how the environment affects college student health
Hispanic and White College Students’ Sexual Behavior
Public health data have shown higher rates of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections for Hispanic individuals as compared with White individuals in the United States. This study compared sexual health behaviors and sexual outcomes between Hispanic and White college students ( N = 1,008) at a Hispanic serving institution. Using chi-square, Mann–Whitney U, and Brown–Forsythe tests, few differences between the groups were found. Pos…
Sexual Health Behaviors and Sexual Orientation in a U.S. National Sample of College Students
Sexual Orientation and Differences in Mental Health, Stress, and Academic Performance in a National Sample of U.S. College Students
This study examined the relationships of mental health issues and sexual orientation in a national sample of college students. Using the Fall 2009 American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment, responses from heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and unsure students (N = 27,454) relating to mental health issues and impact of these issues on academics were examined. The findings indicate that gay, lesbian, bisexual, and un…
Of Course We’re Exclusive
Monogamy is often emphasized to the Hispanic youth, but only a few studies consider attitudes toward monogamy. This study fills that gap by examining Hispanic college students’ ( n = 347) attitudes using the Monogamy Attitudes and the Emotional (MAS) and Sexual Monogamy Views Scales (ESMVS; Schmookler & Bursik, 2007). MANOVA results indicate the differences based on biological sex and self-reported cheating. College health professionals can use t…
Years Later and Still at Risk
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection rates in the United States continue unabated among some groups, with young adults of color at greater risk than others. This study sought to determine college students' knowledge, perceptions, and behaviors related to HIV/AIDS. Undergraduate students ( N = 443) at a large, urban Hispanic-serving institution in south Texas were surveyed. Participants' self-reported knowledge of HIV transmission was mode…
Sexual Regret in College Students
Beyond Depression and Suicide
Research studies examining the mental health of transgender individuals often focus on depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation through the use of clinic samples. However, little is known about the emerging adult (18-26 years old) transgender population and their mental health. The current study seeks to fill that gap by using a national dataset of college students (N = 547,727) to examine how transgender college students (n = 1143) differ from…
Sexual Regret in College Students
Sexual Health Behaviors and Sexual Orientation in a U.S. National Sample of College Students
Years Later and Still at Risk
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection rates in the United States continue unabated among some groups, with young adults of color at greater risk than others. This study sought to determine college students' knowledge, perceptions, and behaviors related to HIV/AIDS. Undergraduate students ( N = 443) at a large, urban Hispanic-serving institution in south Texas were surveyed. Participants' self-reported knowledge of HIV transmission was mode…
Of Course We’re Exclusive
Monogamy is often emphasized to the Hispanic youth, but only a few studies consider attitudes toward monogamy. This study fills that gap by examining Hispanic college students’ ( n = 347) attitudes using the Monogamy Attitudes and the Emotional (MAS) and Sexual Monogamy Views Scales (ESMVS; Schmookler & Bursik, 2007). MANOVA results indicate the differences based on biological sex and self-reported cheating. College health professionals can use t…
Sexual Regret in College Students
Years Later and Still at Risk
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection rates in the United States continue unabated among some groups, with young adults of color at greater risk than others. This study sought to determine college students' knowledge, perceptions, and behaviors related to HIV/AIDS. Undergraduate students ( N = 443) at a large, urban Hispanic-serving institution in south Texas were surveyed. Participants' self-reported knowledge of HIV transmission was mode…
Sexual Orientation and Differences in Mental Health, Stress, and Academic Performance in a National Sample of U.S. College Students
This study examined the relationships of mental health issues and sexual orientation in a national sample of college students. Using the Fall 2009 American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment, responses from heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and unsure students (N = 27,454) relating to mental health issues and impact of these issues on academics were examined. The findings indicate that gay, lesbian, bisexual, and un…
Of Course We’re Exclusive
Monogamy is often emphasized to the Hispanic youth, but only a few studies consider attitudes toward monogamy. This study fills that gap by examining Hispanic college students’ ( n = 347) attitudes using the Monogamy Attitudes and the Emotional (MAS) and Sexual Monogamy Views Scales (ESMVS; Schmookler & Bursik, 2007). MANOVA results indicate the differences based on biological sex and self-reported cheating. College health professionals can use t…
Sexual Health Behaviors and Sexual Orientation in a U.S. National Sample of College Students
Hispanic and White College Students’ Sexual Behavior
Public health data have shown higher rates of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections for Hispanic individuals as compared with White individuals in the United States. This study compared sexual health behaviors and sexual outcomes between Hispanic and White college students ( N = 1,008) at a Hispanic serving institution. Using chi-square, Mann–Whitney U, and Brown–Forsythe tests, few differences between the groups were found. Pos…
Pedagogy and content in sexuality education courses in US colleges and universities
Most research on sexuality courses in US higher education was conducted in the 1980s and 1990s. Less is known about what is being taught in undergraduate sexuality courses today; this study sought to fill that gap. Reviewing content based on 161 courses (provided by 150 different instructors) from all regions of the USA, this study examined overall descriptions of course content and pedagogical strategies in relation to the academic position of t…
Institutional Characteristics and the Connection to College Student Health
This exploratory study provides insight into environmental influences specific to college health. Future research should consider individual student differences and campus offerings to improve understanding of how the environment affects college student health
Evaluation of the Somos Fuertes HIV prevention programme in college women
The goal of this study was to examine the impact of a culturally appropriate HIV prevention and sexual empowerment curriculum workshop on female college students at a Hispanic-serving institution in the USA. Female participants in the Somos Fuertes: Strong Women Making Healthy Choices curriculum (n = 175) from a variety of ethnicities completed pre- and post-surveys during the academic years 2007–2008, 2008–2009, and 2009–2010. Paired t-tests wer…
Understanding HIV and STI prevention for college students
The sexual health of young adults has been identified by leading health organisations as a critical issue all over the world. This edited volume by Wilton and colleagues contains 13 concise chapter
Beyond Depression and Suicide
Research studies examining the mental health of transgender individuals often focus on depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation through the use of clinic samples. However, little is known about the emerging adult (18-26 years old) transgender population and their mental health. The current study seeks to fill that gap by using a national dataset of college students (N = 547,727) to examine how transgender college students (n = 1143) differ from…
Caring Adults
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 …
Trends in college students’ mental health diagnoses and utilization of services, 2009–2015
Objective: To examine changes in diagnoses/treatment for 12 mental health (MH) conditions, previous use of campus MH services, and willingness to seek MH services in the future. Participants: ACHA–NCHA II participants from 2009 to 2015 (n = 454,029). Methods: Hierarchical binary logistic regression with step 1 controlling for demographics and step 2 considering time. Results: Time was significant except for bipolar disorder, bulimia, and schizoph…
Ethical decision-making for sexuality educators
Sex and sexuality are complex, multi-faceted topics. Sexuality educators and practitioners often face challenging dilemmas with few ethical decision-making models available. While there are professional codes of ethics for sex educators, there are no practical models to inform an educator’s ethical decision-making in professional situations. This article outlines a new ethical decision-making model specifically designed for sexuality educators an…
Condom Acquisition, Errors, and Breakage among U.S. Cisgender College Students
Sexuality educators’ perceptions of and experiences with sexuality certification
Sexuality education is often implemented by individuals of various backgrounds and training which may cause doubt about the level of competence and expertise provided. Certification can be a strategy to gain knowledge and skills and distinguish oneself in the field; however, little is known about sexuality educators’ experience of certification. This mixed-methods study sought to address this gap in the literature. Sexuality educators (n = 157) w…
Prevalence and type of contraception use among US college students
While rates of unintended pregnancy are declining among adolescents and young adults in the United States (US), rates remain higher than other industrialized nations and are associated with both educational and economic challenges. Studies examining young adult contraceptive practices are dated and limited in scope. Understanding current contraceptive use of young adults is critical to ensure intentional pregnancies. We used the American College …
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