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Investigating sexual behaviour
We would like to invite you to take part in a study that aims to investigate the practice of recreational oral sex among adolescents (18 to 21 years old) which may result in them acquiring STI’s (Sexually Transmitted Infections) and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection of the oropharynx (back of mouth/throat including the base of tongue and tonsils).
This study is part of PhD research programme supervised by Prof S. M. Skevington.
Who can take part?
We are interested in recruiting first year university/college student to participate in a longitudinal Sexual and Psychological Health Survey.
What is involved and how long will it take?
This survey needs to be completed twice: initially, after enrolling on the course (September-October 2012) and subsequently, after the Christmas 2012/ New Year vacation (January-February 2013). This Survey will be composed of several sets of questions relating to your personal lifestyle (including your sexual lifestyle); questions relating to certain features of your personality and questions measuring your perceived psychological and overall well-being. The initial survey will take you about 30 minutes to complete; the repeated survey will take you approximately 20 minutes.
To those, who would like to talk to the researcher about their personal experiences of actively or passively engaging in oral sex, we offer to take part in a personal, semi-structured, face-to-face interview of around 30 minutes. There is an option to do the interview using Skype.
Is it confidential?
Yes. Please be assured that your participation and all information acquired during personal interviews will be strictly confidential and anonymous. All data collected will use only personal code identifiers. This study has received full ethical approval by the University of Bath Research Ethics Committee (Ref: 12-121).
How to take part?
To participate in this study, please complete and return the consent form
If you have any queries feel free to contact the researcher, Dr Elena Sovetkina (mailto: e.c.sovetkina@bath.ac.uk).
