A teenaged girl’s participation in risky sexual behaviors, a new study has revealed, may also depend on her weight or perception of weight.
The research team from University of Pittsburgh showed that those girls who were both sexually active and overweight, or who thought they were overweight, were less likely to use condoms than normal-weight sexually active girls.
Mum's Diet Linked to Eating Disorders in Teenage Girls
Girls with dieting mothers are more likely to suffer from eating disorders, a new study has revealed.
Girls with dieting mothers are more likely to suffer from eating disorders, a new study has revealed.
"This study will contribute to sexual health education prevention efforts, which can be tailored to address how cultural norms regarding body size may influence adolescent sexual decision making," said lead researcher Dr Aletha Akers, M.P.H., assistant professor of gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
"Knowing how a girl perceives her weight may be just as important as knowing her actual weight," Akers added.
1 In 10 Teenage Girls Miss Two Meals A Day Thinking They Are Overweight
A new poll has revealed that many teenage girls skip up to two meals a day thinking they are overweight.
A new poll has revealed that many teenage girls skip up to two meals a day thinking they are overweight.
The study results are published in the journal Pediatrics.
Use of Multiple Drugs Linked to Teenagers' Attitudes Toward Smoking
Attitudes toward smoking influence teenagers' use of multiple drugs-smoking, drinking and using marijuana in combination
Attitudes toward smoking influence teenagers' use of multiple drugs-smoking, drinking and using marijuana in combination
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Teenager's Outlook On Diet and Weight Influenced By Social Background
Teenagers' social class determines their attitudes to diet and weight, according to new research.
Teenagers' social class determines their attitudes to diet and weight, according to new research.
