Brief Report: Young Adult Women, Sexting, and Risky Sexual Behaviors

The present study explored associations between sexually explicit text messaging (sexting), social media use, and engagement in risky sexual behaviors among young adult women to determine whether online sexting and social media activity was associated with real-world sexual behaviors. Participants completed a self-administered anonymous, online survey that included 66 questions assessing demographic information, use of technology, sexting activity, and sexual behaviors. A greater proportion of participants reported sexting than in previous studies and results indicate sexting is used to maintain intimate relationships online. Results also suggest that, for young women, social media and sexting facilitate alternative intimate communication, without physical intimacy. As interactions in online settings become more common within intimate and committed relationships, attitudes toward conventional, unconventional, and riskier sexual behaviors may also become more positive. Thus, present findings are valuable for understanding technology’s role in young adult women’s sexual behaviors

Storytelling and Racial Identity: How First-Generation Students of Color Navigate Their Identities at Predominately White Institutions

Utilizing the Narrative Paradigm (Fisher, 1984) and thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006) the present study seeks to explore and further understand the ways in which first-generation students of color navigate, and thus make meaning, of their race and class identities at a Predominantly White Institution (PWI). Through qualitative interviews with 14 first-generation students of color (henceforth, FGSOC), themes that emerged included: (1) being used to “it”, (2) financial differences cause a clash with belonging, and (3) cultural spaces bring welcoming feelings. Findings were consistent with previous research regarding barriers faced by first-generation students of color. The current study adds to the growing body of research on intersectionality within the Communication discipline. Theoretical and practical implications are offered. Study limitations and directions for further research are discussed

Using Formative Research and Audience-Centric Intelligence to Develop the #JustBe Digital Magazine: An mHealth Strategy to Improve Adolescent Sexual Health

Digital strategies may help to overcome challenges in providing contraception education to overlooked and key sub-populations (older teens, ethnic minority youth, LGBTQ youth, high school dropouts and males). However, many current digital strategies are not culturally specific and often have limited information on the most effective contraceptive methods. In this article, we describe the preliminary steps used to develop #JustBe, a user-centered digital strategy for ethnic minority older youth and young adults with a specific focus contraception, sexual health, consent, and healthy relationships. Technology-based strategies such as #JustBe offer advantages over traditional face-to-face methods by utilizing a confidential way to retrieve sexual health information that may be sensitive and potentially embarrassing. Questions still remain regarding the feasibility and long-term effects of mobile health interventions for contraception use

Tratamiento con cafeìna y su influencia en el desarrollo de displasia broncopulmonar en recién nacidos con extremadamente bajo peso al nacer

Determinar si el tratamiento con cafeína previene el desarrollo de displasia broncopulmonar en recién nacidos con extremadamente bajo peso al nacer del Hospital Belén de Trujillo en el período comprendido entre Enero de 2014- Junio de 2020. Material y método: Es un estudio analítico, observacional, de cohorte retrospectivo; en el que se revisaron historias clínicas de pacientes con extremadamente bajo peso al nacer entre el periodo de Enero de 2014- Junio de 2020 en el Hospital Belén de Trujillo. La muestra fue contituida por 144 recién nacidos con extremadamente bajo peso al nacer, de los cuales 85 recibieron tratamiento con cafeína y 59 no recibieron tratamiento con cafeína, respetando los criterios de selección. Para el análisis estadístico se empleó la prueba Chi- Cuadrado de Pearson para las variables cualitativas y Pruebas T para variables cuantitativas, los estadísticos utilizados fueron el riesgo relativo (RR) y un intervalo de confianza del 95%. Resultados: Se encontró que hicieron displasia broncopulmonar, 61.2% de los pacientes que recibieron cafeína y el 71.2% de quienes no recibieron cafeína, esta diferencia no fue estadisticamente significativa (p>0.05). Aunque los pacientes que recibieron cafeína tuvieron un riesgo menor del 14% en hacer displasia broncopulmonar, este procentaje no es significativo (RR:0.86; IC del 95%: 0.68-1.09). Conclusión: En la población de neonatos con extremadamente bajo peso al nacer, el citrato de cafeína no previene el desarrollo de displasia broncopulmonar.To determine if caffeine treatment prevents the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in newborns with extremely low birth weight in the Belén Hospital of Trujillo in the period between January 2014- June 2020. Material and method: It is an analytical, observational, retrospective cohort study; in which clinical histories of patients with extremely low birth weight were reviewed between the period of January 2014- June 2020 in the Belén Hospital of Trujillo. The sample consisted of 144 newborns with extremely low birth weight, of which 85 received caffeine treatment and 59 did not receive caffeine treatment, respecting the selection criteria. For statistical analysis, Pearson's Chi-Square test was used for qualitative variables and T-tests for quantitative variables. The statistics used were relative risk (RR) and a 95% confidence interval. Results: It was found that 61.2% of the patients who received caffeine and 71.2% of those who did not receive caffeine developed bronchopulmonary dysplasia; this difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Although the patients who received caffeine had a less than 14% risk of developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia, this percentage is not significant (RR: 0.86; 95% CI: 0.68-1.09). Conclusion: In the extremely low birth weight neonate population, caffeine citrate does not prevent the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia.Tesi

P-05 Emphasizing Multi-faceted Self Care to Puerto Rican Communities Post-Hurricane Maria

Six months post-hurricane Maria, a group of 20 Andrews University students and faculty went on a Mental Health mission trip to Puerto Rico. Students and faculty from the Social Work department presented various techniques of self-care for adults and children, on a physical, emotional, social, and spiritual levels

Adicción a los videojuegos y agresividad en estudiantes del nivel secundario de una institución educativa pública de la ciudad de Cajamarca, 2022

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue determinar la relación entre adicción a los videojuegos y agresividad en estudiantes del nivel secundario de una Institución Educativa Pública de la Ciudad de Cajamarca, en la muestra determinada por 111 alumnos tanto del sexo femenino como masculino, de las edades de 12 a 17 años, cursando el grado de 1° a 5° del nivel secundario. Este tuvo por metodología el enfoque cuantitativo, diseño no experimental, corte transversal y alcance correlacional. Por consiguiente, los instrumentos para la medición fueron Test de Dependencia de Videojuegos (TDV) y Cuestionario de Agresión de Buss y Perry. Los resultados denotaron la existencia de una relación directa y de fuerza moderada entre la adicción a los videojuegos y la agresividad (r=,557**), asimismo, se encontró de igual manera relaciones significativas directas y moderadas con las dimensiones de la adicción a los videojuegos con la agresividad, siendo la primera abstinencia (r=,521**), luego abuso y tolerancia (r=,441**), además, problemas ocasionados por videojuegos (r=,526**), y dificultad de control (r=,528**). Se concluyó finalmente que existe una relación entre la adicción a los videojuegos y agresividad en los estudiantes del nivel secundario