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The Sexual Health Model: application of a sexological approach to HIV prevention

The Sexual Health Model: application of a sexological approach to HIV prevention This article outlines the Sexual Health Model and its application to long-term HIV prevention through comprehensive, culturally specific, sexuality education. Derived from a sexological approach to education, the model defines 10 key components posited to be essential aspects of healthy human sexuality: talking about sex, culture and sexual identity, sexual anatomy and functioning, sexual health care and safer sex, challenges to sexual health, body image, masturbation and fantasy, positive sexuality, intimacy and relationships, and spirituality. A brief review of literature supporting a need for a more explicit focus on sexuality and relationships in HIV prevention is presented to demonstrate the relevance of the Sexual Health Model. The model in anchored in a holistic definition of sexual health. This definition is followed by a description of the Sexual Health Model's developmental origins in sexuality education, the importance of culturally relevant information, and the authors' qualitative and quantitative research. The model's 10 key components are discussed in more depth, and the theoretical and practical applications of this approach to HIV prevention are discussed. The article concludes with some cautions and suggestions for research. It is recommended that HIV prevention agencies contemplating use of the model should design their sexual health intervention to fit the unique needs of their target population. Evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions based on the model has begun, but further research is needed to confirm its viability. © Oxford University Press « Previous | Next Article » Table of Contents This Article Health Educ. Res. 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This article outlines the Sexual Health Model and its application to long-term HIV prevention through comprehensive, culturally specific, sexuality education. Derived from a sexological approach to education, the model defines 10 key components posited to be essential aspects of healthy human sexuality: talking about sex, culture and sexual identity, sexual anatomy and functioning, sexual health care and safer sex, challenges to sexual health, body image, masturbation and fantasy, positive sexuality, intimacy and relationships, and spirituality. A brief review of literature supporting a need for a more explicit focus on sexuality and relationships in HIV prevention is presented to demonstrate the relevance of the Sexual Health Model. The model in anchored in a holistic definition of sexual health. This definition is followed by a description of the Sexual Health Model's developmental origins in sexuality education, the importance of culturally relevant information, and the authors' qualitative and quantitative research. The model's 10 key components are discussed in more depth, and the theoretical and practical applications of this approach to HIV prevention are discussed. The article concludes with some cautions and suggestions for research. It is recommended that HIV prevention agencies contemplating use of the model should design their sexual health intervention to fit the unique needs of their target population. Evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions based on the model has begun, but further research is needed to confirm its viability. © Oxford University Press « Previous | Next Article » Table of Contents This Article Health Educ. Res. (2002) 17 (1): 43-57. doi: 10.1093/her/17.1.43 » Abstract Free Full Text (HTML) Free Full Text (PDF) Free Classifications Original Article Services Article metrics Alert me when cited Alert me if corrected Alert me if commented Find similar articles Similar articles in Web of Science Similar articles in PubMed Add to my archive Download citation Request Permissions Disclaimer Responses Submit a response No responses published Citing Articles Load citing article information Citing articles via CrossRef Citing articles via Scopus Citing articles via Web of Science Citing articles via Google Scholar Google Scholar Articles by Robinson, B. `. E. Articles by Coleman, E. Search for related content PubMed PubMed citation Articles by Robinson, B. `. E. Articles by Bockting, W. O. Articles by Simon Rosser, B. R. Articles by Miner, M. Articles by Coleman, E. Related Content Load related web page information Share Email this article CiteULike Delicious Facebook Google+ Mendeley Twitter What's this? Search this journal: Advanced » Current Issue October 2015 30 (5) Alert me to new issues The Journal About this journal E-Letters Publishers' Books for Review Rights & Permissions Dispatch date of the next issue We are mobile – find out more Journals Career Network Impact factor: 1.574 5-Yr impact factor: 2.475 Executive Editor Michael Eriksen, USA View full editorial board For Authors Instructions to authors Online submission Self archiving policy This journal enables compliance with the NIH Public Access Policy Oxford Open Alerting Services Email table of contents Email Advance Access CiteTrack XML RSS feed Corporate Services Advertising sales Reprints Supplements var taxonomies = ("MED00860"); Most Most Read Understanding participation in sport and physical activity among children and adults: a review of qualitative studies Children's eating attitudes and behaviour: a study of the modelling and control theories of parental influence Understanding reasons for drug use amongst young people: a functional perspective Consumer health information seeking on the Internet: the state of the art The effectiveness of school-based sex education programs in the promotion of abstinent behavior: a meta-analysis » View all Most Read articles Most Cited A review of research on fidelity of implementation: implications for drug abuse prevention in school settings Community coalitions for prevention and health promotion Planning for the sustainability of community-based health programs: conceptual frameworks and future directions for research, practice and policy Understanding the potential of teachable moments: the case of smoking cessation Consumer health information seeking on the Internet: the state of the art » View all Most Cited articles Disclaimer: Please note that abstracts for content published before 1996 were created through digital scanning and may therefore not exactly replicate the text of the original print issues. All efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, but the Publisher will not be held responsible for any remaining inaccuracies. If you require any further clarification, please contact our Customer Services Department. 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