Corrections: A Direct Mailing to Teenage Males About Condom Use: Its Impact on Knowledge, Attitudes and Sexual Behavior

Transmission of HIV-AIDS in Indonesia is growing fast, one of the triggers are due to risky sexual behavior, including sexual behavior in FSW’s clients. This study aimed to analyze the factors that influence the behavior of condom use on the FSW’s clients in Semampir Kediri. This study used quantitative methods to the design of explanatory research with cross sectional approach. A triangulation of qualitative data used to support the results of quantitative analysis were excavated from WPS and pimps as a cross check answers FSW’s clients, the means used was to in-depth interviews and FGDs (Focus Group Discussion) on the FSW and pimps. Sample size was 66 people. Univariate data analysis, with chi-square bivariate and multivariate logistic regression. Results showed most respondents (71.2%) behave consistent in using condoms.Variables related to condom use behavior in FSW were knowledge, perception of vulnerability, severity perceived, benefits perceived, barriers perceived and perceived ability to self (self-efficacy), the availability of condoms, condom regulation, support of friends and support of FSW. Support of friend was the most influential variable on the practice of using condoms to FSW’s clients and the OR value was 19.218.; Key words: female sex workers (FSW), FSW’s clients, condom, consistent

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Influence of HIV positive status on sexual behavior among males

Revista de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/s0034-89101998000600002 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 32 (6) ◽

pp. 503-513 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Elvira M. Ventura-Filipe ◽

Stan P. Newman

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

Condom Use ◽

Risky Sexual Behavior ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Safer Sex ◽

Lower Proportion ◽

Hiv And Aids ◽

Unsafe Sex ◽

Male Partners ◽

High Level

OBJECTIVE: To compare HIV seronegative (HIV-) and HIV seropositive (HIV+) males in terms of sexual behavior with female and male partners of different types. METHOD: Cross-sectional study. From August 1994 to February 1995, a sample of 236 respondents (150 HIV- and 86 HIV+) recruited from public health centers in the State of S. Paulo (Brazil), answered a questionnaire, including questions on demographic aspects, HIV and AIDS related knowledge, sexual orientation, use of alcohol and other drugs, sexual behavior with regular and casual female and male partners, and perceived risk of HIV infection. Sexual behavior with regular and casual female and male partners within the previous three months, was investigated. RESULTS: A lower proportion of HIV+ engaged in sexual contact with regular female partners (p < .01) and in vaginal intercourse with this type of partner (p < .01). A lower proportion of HIV+ engaged in overall sexual activity (p < .001) and reported lower frequency of penetrative sexual practices (p < .05). A high level of condom use with female and male partners was identified with no significant differences being found between the two serostatus groups. Some risky sexual behavior was identified, however, especially with regular partners, suggesting that some men were continuing to practice unsafe sex. CONCLUSIONS: The high level of condom use identified suggests that safer sex advice has been taken up. Condom use was not universal, however, and some men continue to place themselves at risk, especially with regular partners. Prevention programs should strive not only to encourage HIV- to practice safer sex, but also to encourage HIV+ to do so in order to prevent further transmission of the virus.

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Psychological factors associated with adolescent sexual behavior

Psico ◽

10.15448/1980-8623.2021.2.36084 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 52 (2) ◽

pp. e36084

Author(s):

André Teixeira Stephanou ◽

Ana Cristina Garcia Dias

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

Condom Use ◽

Sexual Behaviors ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Sexual Debut ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Adolescent Sexual Behavior ◽

Main Hypothesis ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Use Behavior

Sexually transmitted infections are increasing in Brazilian adolescents and youth. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and other psychosocial variables with condom use behavior and sexual debut in a sample of adolescents from Santa Maria-RS. Data was collected with 452 adolescents (57% girls), mean age of 15.9 years (SD = 1.4), using the Brazilian Youth Questionnaire – Phase II. Condom use behavior was not associated with self-esteem or self-efficacy in the logistic regression model, contrary to the main hypothesis. General self-efficacy was positively associated with sexual debut, while religiosity was negatively associated with this outcome. Family support was associated with older age at sexual debut. The findings support the importance of analyzing different sexual behaviors separately, as they may have distinct predictors. Studies should use specific measures of self-efficacy when studying sexual behavior and measure how participants value different sexual behaviors.

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Sexual behavior and condom use among a population of men who have sex with men attending a dermatology-sexually transmitted infection clinic in Beirut-Lebanon

Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology ◽

10.4103/0378-6323.186502 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 82 (6) ◽

pp. 687

Author(s):

Ismaël Maatouk

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

Condom Use ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic ◽

Sex With Men ◽

Infection Clinic

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Increased condom use without other major changes in sexual behavior among the general population in Switzerland.

American Journal of Public Health ◽

10.2105/ajph.87.4.558 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 87 (4) ◽

pp. 558-566 ◽

Cited By ~ 54

Author(s):

F Dubois-Arber ◽

A Jeannin ◽

E Konings ◽

F Paccaud

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

General Population ◽

Condom Use

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Sexual behavior and condom use among patients with sexually transmitted diseases in Jinan, China

American Journal of Public Health ◽

10.2105/ajph.91.4.650 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 91 (4) ◽

pp. 650-651 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

Condom Use ◽

Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽

Sexually Transmitted

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Differences in Psychosocial Risk Variables for HIV as a Function of Sexual Experience

The Spanish Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1017/sjp.2013.26 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 16 ◽

Author(s):

María Teresa Ramiro ◽

Lidia Jiménez Sillero ◽

María Paz Bermúdez

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

Condom Use ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Peer Group ◽

Sexual Experience ◽

Psychosocial Risk ◽

Group Norms ◽

Parental Communication ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Risk Sexual Behavior

AbstractThe aim of this study was to analyze the differences in psychosocial risk variables for HIV as a function of sexual experience in an adolescent population. The study sample consisted of 846 adolescents of both sexes aged between 14 and 19 years. Participants responded to several questionnaires that assessed four psychosocial variables related to risk sexual behavior for HIV infection: 1) perception of peer group norms, 2) condom use self-efficacy, 3) attitudes towards condom use and 4) parental communication about sexuality, STIs, HIV and pregnancy. Participants in both groups with sexual experience (with and without penetration) reported better communication with their mothers on sexuality and scored higher in positive attitudes towards condom use than those in the group without sexual experience. The sexual experience with penetration group perceived more negative peer group norms related to safe sexual behavior than the group without sexual experience; the group without sexual experience had a higher perception of condom use self-efficacy than the sexual experience with penetration group.

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