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International Perspectives
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Let's Talk About Sex: How Comfortable Discussions About Sex Impact Teen Sexual Behavior

BIANCA L. GUZMÁN Public Health Foundation Enterprises, CHOICES Program, La Puente, California, USA
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MICHÈLE M. SCHLEHOFER-SUTTON Department of Psychology, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, USA
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CHRISTINA M. VILLANUEVA Department of Psychology, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, USA
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MARY ELLEN DELLO STRITTO Department of Psychology, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, USA
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BETTINA J. CASAD Department of Psychology, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, USA
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AIDA FERIA Public Health Foundation Enterprises, CHOICES Program, La Puente, California, USA
Pages 583-598 | Published online: 02 Feb 2011
 
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Abstract

A secondary analysis of data from 1,039 Latino adolescents who participated in a study of a sex education program was conducted to examine the impact of comfortable communication about sex on intended and actual sexual behavior. Results indicate that Latino adolescents have a broad communicative network, including friends, dating partners, and extended family members, with whom they talk about sex. Regression analyses suggest comfortable sexual communication is predictive of less likelihood of being sexually active, older at first intercourse, and increased intentions to delay intercourse.

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