Adolescent Girls' Experiences With Sexual Pressure, Coercion, and Victimization: #MeToo.

Background: The #MeToo social media campaign in the United States has highlighted what is a pervasive problem in many cultures-the sexual intimidation and victimization of women by men, especially those in roles of authority.

Methods: In a study of 735 girls, ages 15-19 years, enrolled in a sexual risk reduction randomized controlled trial, we captured baseline data using audio-computer assisted self-interviews to increase validity and reliability of responses to questions regarding such behaviors.

Results: Despite their age, one-half of these girls reported being coerced into sex acts (excluding intercourse) with 1 in 5 reporting such victimization by a man who used his position of authority.

Understanding the "Why" for High-Risk Behavior: Adolescent Girls' Motivations for Sex.

Identifying why girls participate in safe and risky sexual behaviors is key to developing successful intervention strategies. This study identified motivations for sex in 738 girls enrolled in the Health Improvement Project for Teens (HIPTeens) randomized controlled trial and analyzed differences in sex motives among at-risk subgroups. Sexually active girls, ages 15-19 years, were recruited from urban community-based settings.