Perceived Barriers and Benefits of Condom Use among College Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara. K. Fehr ◽  
Rebecca A. Vidourek ◽  
Keith A. King ◽  
Laura A. Nabors
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Safer Sex ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Sexual History ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

College students engage in high risk sexual behaviors. Condom use is one method of prevent-ing negative consequences of risky sexual behaviors. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identifyperceived barriers and perceived benefits to condom use among college students. A survey was developedand used to assess the study purpose. Study findings indicated barriers to condom use were reduced pleasure(32.5%), knowing a partner’s sexual history (26.5%), and condoms limit intimacy (19.9%). The lead-ing benefits of condom use were preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (63.8%), condomshelp prevent sexually transmitted diseases (50.1%), and feelings of safety after using condoms (49.3%).Number of partners significantly influenced the perceived barriers (p <.001) and benefits (vaginal andoral p <.001; anal p = .036). These findings may beneficial to those creating safer sex educational pro-grams aimed at increasing rates of condom use among college students.

scholarly journals Risky Sexual Behaviors and Sexually Transmitted Diseases: A Comparison Study of Cocaine-Dependent Individuals in Treatment versus a Community-Matched Sample

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 727-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia A. Cavazos-Rehg ◽  
Edward L. Spitznagel ◽  
Mario Schootman ◽  
Jaime R. Strickland ◽  
Stephanie E. Afful ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Comparison Study ◽  
Matched Sample ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

scholarly journals Conductas sexuales de riesgo para contraer infección por virus del papiloma humano y enfermedades de transmisión sexual en varones

Tequio ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-13
Author(s):  
Sandra Olimpia Gutiérrez- Enríquez ◽  
Yolanda Terán Figueroa
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Number Of Sexual Partners

The objective is to present risky sexual behaviors that can lead to contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In San Luis Potosí, Mexico, a universe of 77 men with active sexual life was studied; a self-administered questionnaire with four sections was applied: initiation of sexual intercourse, sexually transmitted diseases, preventive actions and number of sexual partners. To measure sexual behavior, two scales were designed, an ordinal one to observe different levels, a nominal one for the presence or absence of risky sexual behaviors. Some results obtained show that 87.1% had their first sexual intercourse at age 18 or earlier, 53.2% always used condoms, 93.5% had their first sexual intercourse with women and 6.5% with men, and 63.7% engaged in risky sexual behavior. One of the conclusions is that the majority of males in this study engaged in one or more risky sexual behaviors that can lead to contracting HPV and other sexually transmitted diseases

scholarly journals 425. Longitudinal Trends in Risk Behaviors and Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Adolescents and Young Adults at a Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinic, 2013–2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S213-S213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Rusley ◽  
Jun Tao ◽  
Daphne Koinis-Mitchell ◽  
Alex Rosenthal ◽  
Madeline Montgomery ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Condomless Sex ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Background Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates continue to rise in the United States (US). Over half of all new STDs occur in adolescents and young adults (AYA). Few studies have evaluated how sexual behaviors such as number of partners or condom use may contribute to this increase. We aimed to determine the association of sexual behaviors and condom use with STD incidence over time among AYA. Methods We reviewed all AYA ages 13–26 years attending a public STD clinic in Rhode Island from 2013–2017. We reviewed demographic and behavioral data including age, gender identity, risk group, race, ethnicity, insurance status, sexual behaviors, substance use, self-reported STD/HIV diagnosis (lifetime, past year), condom use, and HIV/STD testing results. We report proportions in 2013 and 2017, and performed trend analyses (Cocharn-Armitage test for categorical variables and Kruskal–Wallis trend test for continuous variables) to determine trends over time. Results A total of 3,822 AYA visited the clinic during the study time period. An increasing trend was observed for: multiple (≥5) partners (29% of AYA in 2013 vs. 38% in 2017, P < 0.001), self-reported past year and lifetime STD diagnosis (12 vs. 21%, P < 0.001 and 19 vs. 33%, P < 0.001, respectively), and lab-documented diagnosis of any STD (15 vs. 25%, P < 0.001), syphilis (2 vs. 5%, P = 0.006), any chlamydia (11 vs. 20%, P = 0.001), and any gonorrhea (3 vs. 8%, P = 0.008). A decreasing trend was observed for: white race (66% in 2013 vs. 43% in 2017, P < 0.001), uninsured (73 vs. 53%, P < 0.001), condomless sex during oral as well as vaginal/anal sex (22 vs. 10%, P = 0.001 and 16 vs. 8%, P = 0.001, respectively), and self-reported HIV diagnosis (2.5% to 0.9%, P = 0.016). Conclusion Among AYA, risk behaviors such as condomless sex and multiple partners increased significantly from 2013–2017, which may be contributing to an increase in STDs. Increased public health efforts are needed to promote education and other interventions to address behaviors associated with STD transmission. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

Women, Men, and Condoms

1992 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Miller Campbell ◽  
Letitia Anne Peplau ◽  
Sherrine Chapman DeBro
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Effective Protection ◽  
Interpersonal Dynamics ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The Impact

Little is known concerning gender and ethnic differences in attitudes about condoms or about the impact of attitudes on condom use. College students ( N = 393) rated many features of condoms. Overall, students were mildly positive about condoms, believing they offer effective protection but detract from sexual sensation. Both past condom use and future intentions to use condoms were higher among students with more favorable global attitudes toward condoms and more favorable specific beliefs about the interpersonal dynamics of condom use. Future intentions to use condoms were also associated with greater worry about sexually transmitted diseases and fewer previous sexual partners. Women were more favorable toward condoms than men. Gender differences also emerged in the predictors of condom use. Implications for assessing condom attitudes and for increasing condom use among young heterosexuals are discussed.

scholarly journals Psychological factors associated with adolescent sexual behavior

Psico ◽  
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.

College students’ preferences for information on self-initiated sexually transmitted infection testing

2020 ◽  
pp. 001789692095969
Author(s):  
Oluwamuyiwa Winifred Adebayo ◽  
Jocelyn C Anderson ◽  
Britney M Wardecker
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Sexual History ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sti Testing

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify preferences for content, method of delivery and frequency of information to encourage self-initiated sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. Design: Qualitative study involving individual in-depth interviews with 35 college students aged 18–24 years. Setting: A university in Central Pennsylvania, USA. Method: Data were collected using a demographic and sexual history questionnaire, Sexually Transmitted Disease Knowledge Questionnaire and a semi-structured interview guide. Transcribed interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: Findings from the study document STI testing information preferences as they relate to self-initiated testing. The majority of participants preferred receiving STI testing information through email. Themes within their accounts included Actionable Information Content, Frequently Accessed Delivery Method, and Routine STI Testing Information. Conclusion: The high incidence of STIs among US college students is an indication of the need to increase diagnosis and treatment to reduce transmission. Study findings have implications for the development and evaluation of low-cost interventions to improve the uptake of STI testing and reduce STI burden among college students.

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