Does the internet represent a sexual health risk environment for young people?

Eric R. Buhi; Robert L. Cook; Stephanie L. Marhefka; Heather D. Blunt; Christopher Wheldon; Alison B. Oberne; Jocelyn C. Mullins; Getachew A. Dagne

doi:10.1097/OLQ.0b013e318235b3c6

Does the internet represent a sexual health risk environment for young people?

Eric R. Buhi, Robert L. Cook, Stephanie L. Marhefka, Heather D. Blunt, Christopher Wheldon, Alison B. Oberne, Jocelyn C. Mullins, Getachew A. Dagne

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Abstract

This study examined sexual risk behaviors/outcomes among college students with online partners only, offline partners only, and both online/offline partners. Students with both online/offline partners were more likely to report sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancy, and more vaginal/oral sex partners. Sex with online partners was not riskier than sex with offline partners.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	55-58
Number of pages	4
Journal	Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Volume	39
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/OLQ.0b013e318235b3c6
State	Published - Jan 2012
Externally published	Yes

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