Condom use and alcohol consumption in adolescents and youth

Mola, Rachel; Pitangui, Ana Carolina Rodarti; Barbosa, Sháyra Anny Moura; Almeida, Layane Sá; Sousa, Mayara Ruth Marinho de; Pio, Wellypâmela Pauliny de Lima; Araújo, Rodrigo Cappato de

doi:10.1590/s1679-45082016ao3677

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“…( 17 ) In other national studies, the mean was 15.49 years ( 3 ) and 14.68 years, ( 12 ) which is corroborated by international data (mean of 14 to 16 years). ( 18 )…”

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Sexual behaviors: study in the youth

Miranda¹,

Aquino²,

Monteiro³

et al. 2018

Einstein (São Paulo)

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Objective:To characterize sexual behaviors in a sample of adolescents and youth.Methods:An analytical descriptive study using a questionnaire about sexual behaviors, adapted from the World Health Organization. It was distributed to students from a Portuguese city aged 14-24 years, during two months. Two age groups were defined: G1 - students aged 14-19 years; G2 - aged 20-24 years.Results:The sample included 2,369 students, 61% females and 70% in G1. The mean age of first sexual intercourse was 16.4±1.8 years; 93% used some contraceptive method in the first sexual intercourse. Out of those who did not use contraception in the first sexual intercourse, 83% were in G1 (p<0.001). Emergency contraception was used at least once by 54% (63% in G2, p<0.001). Among those who had unprotected sexual intercourses, 9% were under the influence of alcohol, 53.6% were female and 53.4% were in G2 (p<0.001). Homosexual contacts occurred in 21% of cases; in that, 62% in G1 and 84% among females (p<0.001).Conclusion:The use of contraceptionin the first sexual intercourse was common in our sample. However, the number of adolescents not using any contraceptive method in subsequent sexual intercourses, and the high percentage of them who consider it unnecessary, are a concern. Unprotected sexual intercourses, as well as unplanned intercourses and under influence of alcohol or drugs, especially in the youngest, urge the need for intervention regarding sexual education.

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“…( 17 ) In other national studies, the mean was 15.49 years ( 3 ) and 14.68 years, ( 12 ) which is corroborated by international data (mean of 14 to 16 years). ( 18 )…”

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confidence: 99%

Sexual behaviors: study in the youth

Miranda¹,

Aquino²,

Monteiro³

et al. 2018

Einstein (São Paulo)

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“…Regarding lifestyle, although diet characteristics have not been previously analyzed in this sense, similar results have been obtained when food insecurity has been related to sexual behavior in adolescents and young adults [ 32 , 33 , 34 ]. Similarly, in the case of alcohol, various previous studies have found a significant positive association between alcohol consumption and HIV risk in young and adult populations [ 56 , 57 , 58 ]. Although smoking was associated, in classical research, with HIV risk [ 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 ], few studies have been conducted recently.…”

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confidence: 84%

Personal and Lifestyle Determinants of HIV Transmission Risk in Spanish University Students

Alcocer-Bruno

Ferrer‐Cascales

Sánchez‐SanSegundo

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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The increase in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission cases poses a serious public health concern. Although several previous studies have been conducted with the aim of identifying the risk factors for HIV transmission, the number of cases has been increasing, especially in youth. The present study is aimed at the identification of personal and lifestyle determinants of HIV transmission risk in a sample of 335 Spanish university students selected by convenience sampling from a public university located in Alicante (Spain). Sociodemographic factors, lifestyles, and variables of HIV risk of transmission were evaluated. Group differences on risk of HIV transmission were evaluated between participants depending on their sociodemographic characteristics (age, sex, relationship status, employment status, economic status, and sexual orientation) and lifestyle (diet, physical exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption, and stress). Linear regression models were conducted in order to identify those personal and lifestyle variables related to HIV transmission risk. The obtained results indicate that, generally, being older, in a relationship, and employed were factors related to a high risk of HIV transmission. Regarding lifestyle, poor diet, lower intensity of physical exercise, higher alcohol intake, and smoking were fundamentally associated with a higher risk of HIV transmission, through lower use of condoms and higher frequency of risky sexual behaviors. Hence, participants who develop an unhealthy lifestyle exhibit twice the probability of being at a high risk of HIV transmission, especially regarding these previously indicated behaviors. The present study points out the relevance of sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyles of university students in their proneness to developing risky behaviors for HIV infection. Future studies should be developed with larger, randomized, and more representative samples, in order to obtain significant information for the development of effective preventive strategies oriented toward the increase in the adherence to healthy lifestyles and HIV prevention.

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“…According to some research, only very high levels of alcohol intake reduce the probability of condom use [30]. On the contrary, all known studies performed in less developed or recently industrialized parts of the world confirmed the association of the alcohol intake with the non-use of condoms and other risky sexual behaviors [55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62]. It can be reasonably assumed that the social progress correlates with improvements of morality, so that distracting factors such as alcohol lose their significance.…”

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Reproductive and Sexual Coercion: The Role of Alcohol, Social and Demographic Conditions

2021

J Addict & Prev

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Reproductive coercion is defined as partner behaviors that interfere with effective use of contraception. The contraception sabotage includes hiding, withholding and destroying of contraceptives in an attempt to induce pregnancy despite a female partner's wishes to prevent the pregnancy. In the literature, contraception sabotage is usually discussed as an intentional act. It has been suggested to extend countries, while dimensions of the problem in less open societies are difficult to assess. In particular, the rape myth, an ideology excusing sexual assault and/or blaming victims for their own sexual victimization, is widespread in some sociocultural settings [10,11]. The relatively high level of alcohol consumption is believed to be a factor contributing to the irresponsible sexual behavior and IPV. Five

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Condom use and alcohol consumption in adolescents and youth

Cited by 17 publications

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Sexual behaviors: study in the youth

Sexual behaviors: study in the youth

Personal and Lifestyle Determinants of HIV Transmission Risk in Spanish University Students

Reproductive and Sexual Coercion: The Role of Alcohol, Social and Demographic Conditions

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