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Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53260#.VLiBaMnQrzE Author(s)    Brian Unis 1 , Inger Johansson 1,2 , Christina Sällström 1   Affiliation(s) 1 Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Swede . 1 Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Department of Health Sciences, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden . 2 Faculty of Health Care and Nursing, Gjoevik University College, Gjoevik, Norway . ABSTRACT Background: Negative consequences for sexual health may be caused by risky sexual behavior related to attitudes, norms and self-efficacy regarding sexuality. Research has not resulted in a consensus on the associations between self-esteem and adolescents’ sexual behavior. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to describe high school students’ sexual behavior and self-esteem, along with investigating the relationship o...

Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=47211#.VFw5cWfHRK0 Author(s) Raphael Omusebe Ondondo , Zipporah Waithera Ng’ang’a , Solomon Mpoke , Michael Kiptoo , Elizabeth A. Bukusi Affiliation(s) Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Nairobi, Kenya . Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya . Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Nairobi, Kenya . Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Nairobi, Kenya . Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Nairobi, Kenya . ABSTRACT Background: Herpes simplex virus type-2 (HSV-2) and human papillomavirus (HPV) are common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among fishing communities and are asso...