I am a researcher, author in the fields of human sexuality, public health, and also disabled people. I treat people for sexual problems and supervise professionals.
We have previously brought forward evidence (SHTARKSHALL et al., 1970; REINHOLD et al., 1970) for... more We have previously brought forward evidence (SHTARKSHALL et al., 1970; REINHOLD et al., 1970) for the operation of an amino acid transport system in leaf cells, and demonstrated the usefulness of the unnatural analogue α-aminoisobutyric acid (AIB) in characterizing it. In the present communication we report on further studies on this system: a more extensive examination of the uptake versus concentration curve and its possible explanation; the sensitivity of the system to pH; and its structural specificity.
ABSTRACT: The paper describes the content and methodology of teaching social sciences, health beh... more ABSTRACT: The paper describes the content and methodology of teaching social sciences, health behavior and health behavior changed in a Master in Public Health Program. There is also a selected bibliography for teaching these subjects.
We describe the evaluation of a program for training veteran Ethiopian immigrants to be health ed... more We describe the evaluation of a program for training veteran Ethiopian immigrants to be health educators/cultural mediators. This educational intervention project was designed to lower the risk of transmission of HIV and HBV among the immigrants who arrived in Israel in "Operation Solomon", May 1991. The training program was designed to teach the biomedical model of HIV transmission and its prevention, and to allow the trainees to explore their feelings about people with HIV/AIDS in order to enable them to teach these issues appropriately to the general community of immigrants from Ethiopia, and to work with individuals with HIV among them. It also trained them in teaching skills and in imparting the knowledge in a culturally appropriate manner. The evaluation of changes in knowledge was done at three time points: at the beginning of a 3-day training seminar (A), its end (B) and after 7 half-day training sessions comprising the whole training program 4 months later (C). We...
... The kinetic analysis presented here is by far the most detailed yet provided for amino-acid u... more ... The kinetic analysis presented here is by far the most detailed yet provided for amino-acid uptake by plant tissue. Birt and Hird (1958) only examined uptake at four concentrations, which fall in the higher part of our range. ... Inui and Christensen, 1966). ...
This article presents a model-based evaluation of a program designed to reduce HIV transmission f... more This article presents a model-based evaluation of a program designed to reduce HIV transmission from HIV-infected Ethiopian immigrants in Israel. Rather than rely on self-reported variables such as condom use, this study’s approach focuses on pregnancy rate reduction, estimated from administrative periodic reporting data, as a measure of unprotected sexual exposure. The models show that among both HIV+ women and the female sex partners of HIV+ men, the ongoing pregnancy rates estimated during the intervention were significantly lower than the estimated baseline pregnancy rates, suggesting reductions in unprotected sexual exposures among those participating in the program.
International journal of adolescent medicine and health, 1989
Adolescents are reviewed as a unique target population for educational interventions to reduce th... more Adolescents are reviewed as a unique target population for educational interventions to reduce the risk of HTV infection. The principles of integrative/interactive interventions in sex education, and their implementation are applied to an educational program aimed at reducing the risk of HIV infection among adolescents and youth. The content of the program: To Know and To Live: Preventing AIDS While Preserving SEX, its objectives, methods, processes, and conditions for implementation are described.
The sexual and reproductive behaviors of Ethiopians immigrating to Israel have changed drasticall... more The sexual and reproductive behaviors of Ethiopians immigrating to Israel have changed drastically as they transition to a new culture. With the postponement of age of marriage and an increase in sexual activity prior to marriage, there is an increased risk of unplanned pregnancy among young people in this group. The increasing rates of unplanned pregnancy among immigrants in developed countries have become a formidable public health challenge. To examine abortion request rates and trends among young women of Ethiopian origin aged 16-24 years during the period 1995-2005 in order to characterize the relative extent of abortions and the time trends, and also to provide development and intervention recommendations. During the years 1995-2005 the rate of abortion requests among young women of Ethiopian origin was 3-6 times that of other Israelis. Young women of Ethiopian origin born in Israel requested abortions at 1.3-3 times the rate of Israelis of non-Ethiopian origin. However, the a...
This study examined patterns and determinants of seeking online health information among a nation... more This study examined patterns and determinants of seeking online health information among a nationally representative sample of 7,028 Jewish and Arab 7th- through 12th-grade students in 158 schools in Israel. Nearly all respondents (98.7%) reported Internet access, and 52.1% reported having sought online health information in the past year. Arab students (63%) were more likely than Jewish students (48%) to seek online health information. Population-group and sex differences in health topics sought online were identified, although fitness/exercise was most common across groups. Multivariate regression models revealed that having sought health information from other sources was the strongest independent correlate of online health information-seeking among Jews (adjusted odds ratio = 8.93, 95% CI [7.70, 10.36]) and Arabs (adjusted odds ratio = 9.77, 95% CI [7.27, 13.13]). Other factors associated with seeking online health information common to both groups were level of trust in online health information, Internet skill level, having discussed health/medical issues with a health care provider in the past year, and school performance. The most common reasons for not seeking online health information were a preference to receive information from a health professional and lack of interest in health/medical issues. The closing of the digital divide between Jews and Arabs represents a move toward equality. Identifying and addressing factors underpinning online health information-seeking behaviors is essential to improve the health status of Israeli youth and reduce health disparities.
The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, 2012
Studies related to condom use among young adults consistently point to substantial gender dispari... more Studies related to condom use among young adults consistently point to substantial gender disparities, although the use has generally increased. This study examined trends in condom use between 1993 and 2005 among 13,988 Israelis aged 18-25 years and the associated sociodemographic factors.
Despite receiving full medical care and many social services, many Ethiopian immigrants in Israel... more Despite receiving full medical care and many social services, many Ethiopian immigrants in Israel feel frustrated, and even alienated, by the care they receive. This study uses a qualitative approach to explore the obstacles Ethiopian immigrants face regarding effective health seeking behavior and optimal interactions with healthcare providers in Israel. We gained a three-cornered perspective by conducting semi-structured interviews with healthcare providers, immigrants, and interpreters who mediate between the two. An ecological system or socio-ecological model guided the data analysis. It allowed organizing the varied and complex relationship between the factors that influence healthcare delivery and receipt among this population. The advanced analysis of our results delineated four themes which we grouped into two domains: the cultural divide and the interpreters. Within each of these themes, we explored influences on health or healthcare at each level of the socio-ecological model. We demonstrated that the problems surrounding health seeking behaviors and receiving treatment stem mainly from a cultural divide. This cultural incongruity and its effects are apparent at multiple levels of the ecological model and must be recognized and addressed programmatically at these levels. Necessary program and service modifications include that cultural mediation become an integral part of health personnel's training for healthcare delivery and a necessary criterion for good practices. We recommend that professionals from within the health system be trained to act as interpreters. Lastly, the integration of traditional healers into the allopathic health system should be considered. These modifications require a system-wide change in policy, structure of services, and practices.
... Darling et al. (19914. Darling, CA, Davidson, JK and Jennings, DA 1991. ... Ronny A. Shtarksh... more ... Darling et al. (19914. Darling, CA, Davidson, JK and Jennings, DA 1991. ... Ronny A. Shtarkshall has a Ph. D. in Physiology; a Diploma in Family Marriage and Sex Therapy (University of Pennsylvania); and is also a registered social worker. ...
Us ers of this website may use down loaded con tent for non-com mer cial ed u ca tion or re searc... more Us ers of this website may use down loaded con tent for non-com mer cial ed u ca tion or re search use only. All other rights re served, in clud ing the mir ror ing of this website or the plac ing of any of its con tent in frames on out side websites. Ex cept as pre vi ously noted, no part of this book may be re pro duced, stored in a re trieval sys tem, or trans mit ted, in any form or by any means, elec tronic, me chan i cal, pho to copy ing, re cord ing, or oth er wise, with out the writ ten per mis sion of the pub lish ers. In tro duc tion by: All rights re served. No part of this book may be re pro duced, stored in a re trieval sys tem, or trans mit ted, in any form or by any means, elec tronic, me chan i cal, pho to copy ing, re cord ing, or oth er wise, with out the writ ten per mis sion of the publishers. For up dates, corrections, and links to many of the sites ref er enced in these chap ters, visit The Con tin uum Com plete In ter na tion al En cy clo pe dia of Sex u al it...
We have previously brought forward evidence (SHTARKSHALL et al., 1970; REINHOLD et al., 1970) for... more We have previously brought forward evidence (SHTARKSHALL et al., 1970; REINHOLD et al., 1970) for the operation of an amino acid transport system in leaf cells, and demonstrated the usefulness of the unnatural analogue α-aminoisobutyric acid (AIB) in characterizing it. In the present communication we report on further studies on this system: a more extensive examination of the uptake versus concentration curve and its possible explanation; the sensitivity of the system to pH; and its structural specificity.
ABSTRACT: The paper describes the content and methodology of teaching social sciences, health beh... more ABSTRACT: The paper describes the content and methodology of teaching social sciences, health behavior and health behavior changed in a Master in Public Health Program. There is also a selected bibliography for teaching these subjects.
We describe the evaluation of a program for training veteran Ethiopian immigrants to be health ed... more We describe the evaluation of a program for training veteran Ethiopian immigrants to be health educators/cultural mediators. This educational intervention project was designed to lower the risk of transmission of HIV and HBV among the immigrants who arrived in Israel in "Operation Solomon", May 1991. The training program was designed to teach the biomedical model of HIV transmission and its prevention, and to allow the trainees to explore their feelings about people with HIV/AIDS in order to enable them to teach these issues appropriately to the general community of immigrants from Ethiopia, and to work with individuals with HIV among them. It also trained them in teaching skills and in imparting the knowledge in a culturally appropriate manner. The evaluation of changes in knowledge was done at three time points: at the beginning of a 3-day training seminar (A), its end (B) and after 7 half-day training sessions comprising the whole training program 4 months later (C). We...
... The kinetic analysis presented here is by far the most detailed yet provided for amino-acid u... more ... The kinetic analysis presented here is by far the most detailed yet provided for amino-acid uptake by plant tissue. Birt and Hird (1958) only examined uptake at four concentrations, which fall in the higher part of our range. ... Inui and Christensen, 1966). ...
This article presents a model-based evaluation of a program designed to reduce HIV transmission f... more This article presents a model-based evaluation of a program designed to reduce HIV transmission from HIV-infected Ethiopian immigrants in Israel. Rather than rely on self-reported variables such as condom use, this study’s approach focuses on pregnancy rate reduction, estimated from administrative periodic reporting data, as a measure of unprotected sexual exposure. The models show that among both HIV+ women and the female sex partners of HIV+ men, the ongoing pregnancy rates estimated during the intervention were significantly lower than the estimated baseline pregnancy rates, suggesting reductions in unprotected sexual exposures among those participating in the program.
International journal of adolescent medicine and health, 1989
Adolescents are reviewed as a unique target population for educational interventions to reduce th... more Adolescents are reviewed as a unique target population for educational interventions to reduce the risk of HTV infection. The principles of integrative/interactive interventions in sex education, and their implementation are applied to an educational program aimed at reducing the risk of HIV infection among adolescents and youth. The content of the program: To Know and To Live: Preventing AIDS While Preserving SEX, its objectives, methods, processes, and conditions for implementation are described.
The sexual and reproductive behaviors of Ethiopians immigrating to Israel have changed drasticall... more The sexual and reproductive behaviors of Ethiopians immigrating to Israel have changed drastically as they transition to a new culture. With the postponement of age of marriage and an increase in sexual activity prior to marriage, there is an increased risk of unplanned pregnancy among young people in this group. The increasing rates of unplanned pregnancy among immigrants in developed countries have become a formidable public health challenge. To examine abortion request rates and trends among young women of Ethiopian origin aged 16-24 years during the period 1995-2005 in order to characterize the relative extent of abortions and the time trends, and also to provide development and intervention recommendations. During the years 1995-2005 the rate of abortion requests among young women of Ethiopian origin was 3-6 times that of other Israelis. Young women of Ethiopian origin born in Israel requested abortions at 1.3-3 times the rate of Israelis of non-Ethiopian origin. However, the a...
This study examined patterns and determinants of seeking online health information among a nation... more This study examined patterns and determinants of seeking online health information among a nationally representative sample of 7,028 Jewish and Arab 7th- through 12th-grade students in 158 schools in Israel. Nearly all respondents (98.7%) reported Internet access, and 52.1% reported having sought online health information in the past year. Arab students (63%) were more likely than Jewish students (48%) to seek online health information. Population-group and sex differences in health topics sought online were identified, although fitness/exercise was most common across groups. Multivariate regression models revealed that having sought health information from other sources was the strongest independent correlate of online health information-seeking among Jews (adjusted odds ratio = 8.93, 95% CI [7.70, 10.36]) and Arabs (adjusted odds ratio = 9.77, 95% CI [7.27, 13.13]). Other factors associated with seeking online health information common to both groups were level of trust in online health information, Internet skill level, having discussed health/medical issues with a health care provider in the past year, and school performance. The most common reasons for not seeking online health information were a preference to receive information from a health professional and lack of interest in health/medical issues. The closing of the digital divide between Jews and Arabs represents a move toward equality. Identifying and addressing factors underpinning online health information-seeking behaviors is essential to improve the health status of Israeli youth and reduce health disparities.
The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, 2012
Studies related to condom use among young adults consistently point to substantial gender dispari... more Studies related to condom use among young adults consistently point to substantial gender disparities, although the use has generally increased. This study examined trends in condom use between 1993 and 2005 among 13,988 Israelis aged 18-25 years and the associated sociodemographic factors.
Despite receiving full medical care and many social services, many Ethiopian immigrants in Israel... more Despite receiving full medical care and many social services, many Ethiopian immigrants in Israel feel frustrated, and even alienated, by the care they receive. This study uses a qualitative approach to explore the obstacles Ethiopian immigrants face regarding effective health seeking behavior and optimal interactions with healthcare providers in Israel. We gained a three-cornered perspective by conducting semi-structured interviews with healthcare providers, immigrants, and interpreters who mediate between the two. An ecological system or socio-ecological model guided the data analysis. It allowed organizing the varied and complex relationship between the factors that influence healthcare delivery and receipt among this population. The advanced analysis of our results delineated four themes which we grouped into two domains: the cultural divide and the interpreters. Within each of these themes, we explored influences on health or healthcare at each level of the socio-ecological model. We demonstrated that the problems surrounding health seeking behaviors and receiving treatment stem mainly from a cultural divide. This cultural incongruity and its effects are apparent at multiple levels of the ecological model and must be recognized and addressed programmatically at these levels. Necessary program and service modifications include that cultural mediation become an integral part of health personnel's training for healthcare delivery and a necessary criterion for good practices. We recommend that professionals from within the health system be trained to act as interpreters. Lastly, the integration of traditional healers into the allopathic health system should be considered. These modifications require a system-wide change in policy, structure of services, and practices.
... Darling et al. (19914. Darling, CA, Davidson, JK and Jennings, DA 1991. ... Ronny A. Shtarksh... more ... Darling et al. (19914. Darling, CA, Davidson, JK and Jennings, DA 1991. ... Ronny A. Shtarkshall has a Ph. D. in Physiology; a Diploma in Family Marriage and Sex Therapy (University of Pennsylvania); and is also a registered social worker. ...
Us ers of this website may use down loaded con tent for non-com mer cial ed u ca tion or re searc... more Us ers of this website may use down loaded con tent for non-com mer cial ed u ca tion or re search use only. All other rights re served, in clud ing the mir ror ing of this website or the plac ing of any of its con tent in frames on out side websites. Ex cept as pre vi ously noted, no part of this book may be re pro duced, stored in a re trieval sys tem, or trans mit ted, in any form or by any means, elec tronic, me chan i cal, pho to copy ing, re cord ing, or oth er wise, with out the writ ten per mis sion of the pub lish ers. In tro duc tion by: All rights re served. No part of this book may be re pro duced, stored in a re trieval sys tem, or trans mit ted, in any form or by any means, elec tronic, me chan i cal, pho to copy ing, re cord ing, or oth er wise, with out the writ ten per mis sion of the publishers. For up dates, corrections, and links to many of the sites ref er enced in these chap ters, visit The Con tin uum Com plete In ter na tion al En cy clo pe dia of Sex u al it...
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