The Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS): validation among a sample of female college students.

Introduction: Gynecological exams continue to be underused among young women, possibly due to a woman's genital self-image.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to (i) examine college women's genital image using the Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS); (ii) assess the reliability, validity, and factor structure of data collected on the FGSIS; and (iii) examine the relationship between FGSIS scores and gynecological exam behaviors.

Method: Data were collected in November/December 2010 from 450 undergraduate women.

College students and condom attitude: validation of the Multi-Factor Attitude toward Condoms Scale (MFACS).

Objective: Sexually transmitted infections and the human immunodeficiency virus incidence rates remain high among college-aged individuals. This study examined the validity and reliability of the Multi-Factor Attitude toward Condoms Scale (MFACS).

Participants: Participants were recruited from a large midwestern university during February and March 2009.

Using genital self-image, body image, and sexual behaviors to predict gynecological exam behaviors of college women.

Introduction: Despite the benefits of gynecological exams, they continue to be underused. A woman's decision to seek gynecological care may be influenced by a number of factors including genital image, body image, and sexual behaviors.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess if genital self-image, body image, and sexual behaviors predict gynecological exam behaviors among a convenience sample of college women.

Assessing male spousal engagement with prevention of mother-to-child transmission (pMTCT) programs in western Kenya.

The importance of male spousal involvement in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (pMTCT) programs is incremental to maintain family health and adherence to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment and prevention regimens. This study examined reasons for men's involvement in pMTCT initiatives sought by their wives and other HIV-related services in western Kenya. Data were collected from 146 men and women during 16 focus groups across four different HIV-related clinics.

Inside the ordering room: characteristics of women's in-home sex toy parties, facilitators and sexual communication.

Background: Previous research suggests that adult bookstores are a unique way through which individuals may learn about sexuality or practice sexual communication. Recently, the woman-oriented in-home sex toy party industry has rapidly expanded in several countries. The purpose of this study was to document the characteristics of the parties, the women who run the parties ('facilitators') and facilitator-consumer communication about sexual health topics.

Young female breast cancer survivors: their sexual function and interest in sexual enhancement products and services.

Although American women are living longer after a breast cancer diagnosis, they may experience significant alterations in sexual function. However, little is known about the types of strategies that women are interested in using to address these sexual issues. This study used a reliable and valid instrument, the Sexual Function Questionnaire, to assess survivors' sexual function.