A Concept Analysis of Self-Efficacy and Adolescent Sexual Risk-Taking Behavior.

Autor: Jenkins, Monique
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Zdroj: Nursing Forum; Jan-Mar2015, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p31-36, 6p
Abstrakt: Topic Concept Analysis: Self-efficacy and Sexual Risk-Taking Behaviors of Adolescents Purpose This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the concept of self-efficacy and adolescent sexual risk-taking behaviors Conclusions Using the Walker and Avant framework of concept analysis, the concept of self-efficacy has shown to be an important part in changing unhealthy behaviors. It has also shown that the concept of self-efficacy can be pivotal in health promotion activities of adolescents in a variety of settings, especially as it relates to adolescent sexual risk-taking behaviors. Practice Implications The concept of self-efficacy as it relates to adolescent sexual risk-taking behaviors has clear nursing implications and usage among the adolescent population. Self-efficacy is a key concept to be used in health promotion. Health promotion activities are pivotal in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections in the adolescent population. Knowledge of the self-efficacy level of the adolescent patient can give the nurse greater insight in the meaning of the patient's response in a given situation. This also helps the nurse identify which adolescents would benefit from early intervention with regard to sexual health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index