The Impact of Traumatic Experiences on Risky Sexual Behaviors in Black and White Young Adult Women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma exposure has been linked to risky sexual behavior (RSB), but few studies have examined the impact of distinct trauma types on RSB in one model or how the association with trauma and RSB may differ across race.

Purpose

The objective of the current study was to examine the contribution of trauma exposure types to RSB-substance-related RSB and partner-related RSB identified through factor analysis-in young Black and White adult women.

Methods

We investigated the associations of multiple trauma types and RSB factor scores in participants from a general population sample of young adult female twins (n = 2,948). We examined the independent relationship between specific traumas and RSB, adjusting for substance use, psychopathology, and familial covariates.

SUBMITTER: Werner KB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6143429 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep - Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature