Pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake for HIV infection prevention among young men who have sex with men and transgender women in Bangkok, Thailand

PurposeThe purpose of this study aimed to assess factors associated with the intention to take pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among Thai young men who have sex with men (YMSM) and transgender women (TGW) in Bangkok.Design/methodology/approachThe study surveyed 350 sexually active Thai YMSM and TGW aged between 18 and 24 years registered with a nongovernmental organization (NGO) working with the MSM community. Data were collected using snowball sampling from four venues. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire. Logistic regression was used to evaluate factors associated with the intention to take PrEP daily.FindingsThe results showed that of all those surveyed, n = 310 (88%) participated. The median age was 21 years. In all, 18% of participants had heard about PrEP, and 36% correctly identified that PrEP is used for prevention. After receiving information, 31% intended to take daily PrEP and the Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) rate was 35.5%. Factors significantly associated with intention to take daily PrEP were history of HIV testing (adjusted odds ratio (AOR), 2.3, 95% CI, 1.3–4.1), and high perceived behavioral control of PrEP adherence scores (AOR 3.0, 95% CI, 1.8–5.2).Originality/valueThis study showed that intention to take and knowledge of daily PrEP among YMSM and TGW was low. Promoting health education to YMSM and TGW about PrEP and MSM-friendly VCT services are needed to effectively implement PrEP in HIV prevention programs.

Download Full-text

203. Factors Associated With HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Willingness Among Young Black And Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men (YBLMSM) And Transgender Women (TW)

Journal of Adolescent Health ◽

10.1016/j.jadohealth.2018.10.220 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 64 (2) ◽

pp. S103-S104

Author(s):

Kenneth Wee ◽

Kathryn Van Eck ◽

Noya Galai ◽

William Vickroy ◽

Durryle Brooks ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Transgender Women ◽

Latino Men ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Sex With Men ◽

Exposure Prophylaxis ◽

Black And Latino

Download Full-text

Costs and Factors Associated with Turnover among Peer and Outreach Workers within the Young Men of Color Who Have Sex with Men SPNS Initiative

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e590242012-001 ◽

2010 ◽

Keyword(s):

Young Men ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Men Of Color ◽

Outreach Workers ◽

Sex With Men

Download Full-text

Perceived Likelihood of Using HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Medications Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men

AIDS and Behavior ◽

10.1007/s10461-012-0359-y ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 17 (6) ◽

pp. 2173-2179 ◽

Cited By ~ 57

Author(s):

Brian Mustanski ◽

Amy K. Johnson ◽

Robert Garofalo ◽

Daniel Ryan ◽

Michelle Birkett

Keyword(s):

Young Men ◽

Sex With Men ◽

Exposure Prophylaxis

Download Full-text

Factors associated with coach–athlete conversations about mental health in intercollegiate sport

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching ◽

10.1177/1747954121993455 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 174795412199345

Author(s):

Jessica Murphy ◽

Philip Sullivan

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Norms ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Health Improvement ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Mental Health Training ◽

Significant Interaction Effect ◽

Health Training ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Team Culture

Increasing conversation about mental health is one way to decrease stigma and prevent/treat maladaptive processes within the context of sport. Due to their proximity and influence over athletes, coaches can increase conversation and change team culture. The objective of this study was to apply the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to explore the factors associated with coach-athlete conversation about mental health. A total of 136 Canadian coaches completed a demographic questionnaire as well as a TPB-based survey measuring Attitudes, Perceived Behavioral Control (PBC), Social Norms and Intention. Intention was measured as Role perception, if a coach believed it was their role to be involved in athlete mental health. Behavior was measured as talking with an athlete(s) about mental health. Approximately 68% of coaches had spoken to athletes about mental health in the last season. The linear regression model predicted a significant amount (42.7%) of the variance in Intention ( p < .05) from the three TPB constructs. Logistic regression found a significant interaction effect of PBC and Intention on Behavior ( p < .01). Measured TPB construct scores were influenced by previous mental health training, personal experience with mental illness, age group and the act of talking ( p < .05). Although a promising amount of coaches spoke to athletes about mental health, improvement is still possible. Mental health training should continue to be promoted to all members of the athletic community. As attitude scores were generally positive, this training should potentially focus more on improving capabilities and social norms.

Download Full-text

Comparison of HIV-Positive Incidence Among Transgender Women and Men Who Have Sex with Men at Stand-Alone and Mobile Voluntary Counseling and Testing Facilities in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

AIDS Patient Care and STDs ◽

10.1089/apc.2020.0258 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 116-125

Author(s):

Pimwarat Nanthaprut ◽

Natthaporn Manojai ◽

Pongthorn Chanlearn ◽

Natnita Mattawanon ◽

Phisanu Chiawkhun ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Transgender Women ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

Chiang Mai ◽

Voluntary Counseling ◽

Voluntary Counseling And Testing ◽

Counseling And Testing ◽

Chiang Mai Province ◽

Sex With Men

Download Full-text

Intention to adopt cryptocurrency: a robust contribution of trust and the theory of planned behavior

Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences ◽

10.1108/jeas-10-2021-0204 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Bahadur Ali Soomro ◽

Naimatullah Shah ◽

Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Online Survey ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

Intention To Adopt ◽

Positive Effect ◽

Practical Implications

PurposeAt present, the adoption of cryptocurrency investment has brought consideration to the globe. The present paper attempts to investigate the intention to adopt cryptocurrency (IACR) among the potential investors of Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachThe theory of planned behavior (TPB) is applied to underpin the conceptual framework. The study uses a quantitative approach. The study collects cross-sectional data through an online survey questionnaire. In the last, the authors utilized 334 samples for outcomes.FindingsFindings of the SEM reveal a significant positive effect of attitude, subjective norms (SNs), perceived behavioral control (PBC) and trust on IACR.Practical implicationsThe outcomes of an investigation would develop further intention and trust towards cryptocurrency adoption. The results would support developing favorable policies regarding the reduction of the ban on cryptocurrency in Pakistan to make easier transactions of the investors further. Possibly, it brings several opportunities in all segments of society in making the digital transaction modes through cryptocurrency. Finally, the findings would further validate the TPB in the context of cryptocurrency.Originality/valueThe study provides a better understanding of cryptocurrency and investors IACR. The empirical evidence further develops the other individuals' intentions towards cryptocurrency usage.

Download Full-text

Using the theory of planned behavior to understand the students’ pro-environmental behavior: a case-study in a Portuguese HEI

International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education ◽

10.1108/ijshe-05-2021-0201 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Elisabete Correia ◽

Sara Sousa ◽

Clara Viseu ◽

Joana Leite

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Latent Variables ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Environmental Behavior ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Education Students ◽

Environmental Attitude ◽

Content Type ◽

Main Determinants

Purpose Through the application of the theory of planned behavior (TPB), this study aims to explore the main determinants of higher education students’ pro-environmental behavior. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was conducted among the students of a public higher education institution (HEI) in Portugal, from March to May of 2020. The data were analyzed with the structural equation modeling technique, considering environmental attitude, knowledge, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control as exogenous latent variables, and pro-environmental intention and behavior as endogenous latent variables. Findings The results show that the students’ environmental attitude and knowledge have no significant impact on their pro-environmental intention, while the students’ subjective norm and perceived behavioral control have a positive impact on their pro-environmental intention. The results also reveal that the students’ perceived behavioral control and pro-environmental intention have a strong and positive impact on their pro-environmental behavior. Research limitations/implications This study focuses on the students from a single public HEI, in accounting and administration area, and deepens environmental behavior in relation to resources’ consumption. Practical implications This study provides findings that can be useful for HEIs to be more effective in their policies, strategies and practices to improve students’ environmental behavior. Originality/value The paper contributes to the literature by exploring the main determinants of higher education students’ pro-environmental behavior in a Portuguese HEI and extending the TPB considering the additional variable environmental knowledge.

Download Full-text