Condom Use Self-Efficacy among Young Adult Ecstasy Users

Elifson, Kirk W.; Klein, Hugh; Sterk, Claire E.

doi:10.1177/002204260803800403

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“…As the present authors have discussed in previous papers [17–19], condom use self-efficacy has three major components to it. The first of these is the ability to use condoms correctly and to have the skills necessary for their proper use, such as checking their packaging for the expiration date, safe removal of the device from its wrapper, proper lubrication and placement on the penis, and proper and safe removal of the device after use.…”

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Knowledge about HIV in a Community Sample of Urban African Americans in the South

Klein

2016

J AIDS Clin Res

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Purpose Race and HIV are intertwined in complex ways. African Americans, particularly those residing in the southern United States, are at great risk for contracting and subsequently transmitting HIV. Research on the extent to which members of this population understand the risks associated with engaging in specific behaviors is limited. This paper examines HIV knowledge among at-risk adult African American men and women and the factors associated with levels of HIV knowledge. Methods Based on a conceptual model derived from Social Disorganization Theory and Syndemics Theory, interviews were conducted between 2009 and 2011. Questionnaire-based interviews were conducted with 1,864 respondents from 80 strategically-chosen census block groups in Atlanta, Georgia. An innovative approach to assessing amount of HIV knowledge was implemented, to derive better estimates of the extent of knowledge. Results Overall, HIV knowledge was low (average=43.5% correct answers). Seven factors were identified as contributing uniquely to having higher levels of knowledge about HIV transmission: (1) younger age, (2) being educated beyond the high school level, (3) being gay, lesbian or bisexual, (4) experiencing sexual abuse during childhood and/or adolescence, (5) drinking alcohol less frequently, (6) knowing a larger number of HIV-infected persons and (7) knowing anyone currently living with “full blown” AIDS. Conclusion HIV educational and intervention programs targeting at-risk African American adults need to develop effective ways of bolstering a solid understanding of how HIV is/not transmitted. In particular, efforts need to be targeted toward older adults, those with lower levels of educational attainment and persons who are not acquainted with anyone who is HIV-infected.

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Knowledge about HIV in a Community Sample of Urban African Americans in the South

Klein

2016

J AIDS Clin Res

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“…La "relación estable" se asocia a "relación segura" (Elifson et al, 2008;Teva et al, 2009) contribuyendo al sexo sin protección, como forma de demostrar y afianzar la "confianza" en la pareja. Si el chico se resiste a usar preservativos y la chica lo acepta, lo hará como manifestación de la confianza depositada en él, de que le quiere y desea ganarse su 'amor'.…”

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Sexo sin protección: contradicciones y lógicas de acción

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González-Calo²,

Rodríguez-García-de-Cortázar³

2022

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¿Cuáles son los argumentos contrarios al uso del preservativo manejados por la población de 18 a 25 años residente en Granada? Para responder a esta pregunta se diseñó una investigación cualitativa mediante grupos de discusión. Fueron seis los grupos de discusión realizados, en ellos participaron treinta y nueve jóvenes, segmentados por nivel de estudios, género, orientación sexual y duración de su relación. Los objetivos del artículo son: analizar los imaginarios que condicionan el uso de protección frente a las infecciones de transmisión sexual (condones y barreras de látex) en las relaciones sexuales entre jóvenes de diferentes orientaciones sexuales y comprender las lógicas que contribuyen a dotarlas de sentido. El análisis de los discursos reveló prácticas de cuidados poco consistentes, dificultades para erotizar el uso del condón y ausencia de protección para el sexo entre mujeres. Se identificaron exigencias de género contradictorias y diferentes imaginarios del placer. Finamente, se desvelaron las lógicas de la confianza y del placer como reguladoras de la lógica preventiva del cuidado.

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Understanding Consistent Condom Use Among Homeless Men Who Have Sex with Women and Engage in Multiple Sexual Partnerships: A Path Analysis

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Consistent condom use is the main strategy aimed at preventing individuals from acquiring HIV through sexual intercourse. The mechanism of consistent condom use among a high-risk homeless subpopulation-homeless men who have sex with women and also engage in multiple sexual partnerships-remains unclear. This study identified 182 homeless men who engaged in multiple sexual partnerships from a representative sample of homeless men, who self-identified as heterosexual, using meal line services in Downtown Los Angeles' Skid Row area. Information such as participants' condom use psychosocial correlates, sexual risk behaviors, and social network characteristics were collected. Results suggested that condom efficacy is a potential intervening mechanism through which condom attitudes (β = -0.199; p = 0.005) and depression (β = -0.156; p = 0.029) are associated with an individual's consistent condom use. Having more network members with whom participants talked about HIV prevention (β = 0.051; p = 0.006) was also found to be associated with an individual's consistent condom use. HIV prevention programs should focus on increasing their condom efficacy to help reduce HIV risks among this vulnerable homeless subpopulation.

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Condom Use Self-Efficacy among Young Adult Ecstasy Users

Cited by 3 publications

References 61 publications

Knowledge about HIV in a Community Sample of Urban African Americans in the South

Knowledge about HIV in a Community Sample of Urban African Americans in the South

Sexo sin protección: contradicciones y lógicas de acción

Understanding Consistent Condom Use Among Homeless Men Who Have Sex with Women and Engage in Multiple Sexual Partnerships: A Path Analysis

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