HIV Testing Among Spanish Youth: Analysis of the Mediating Role of the Big Five Personality and Other Psychological Factors

Ballester‐Arnal, Rafael; Ruiz-Palomino, Estefanía; Gil‐Llario, María Dolores

doi:10.1007/s10461-015-1084-0

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“…Conscientiousness has appeared in many studies (e.g. Ballester-Arnal et al, 2015; Hakulinen et al, 2015; Wilson and Dishman, 2015). Agreeableness was an important trait in different health self-cares in our sample.…”

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“…For example, Mõttus et al (2012) obtained that this trait correlated to dietary patterns, people preferred more Mediterranean-style and less convenience and sweet foods. In reference to Worry about health, as indicated by previous studies, people, who concern more about their health, take routine measures early detection of diseases (Armon and Toker, 2013; Ballester-Arnal et al, 2015). However, the relationship between worry and sexual risk taking could open two explanations: an excessive worry would influence on the adoption of irrational and maladaptive behavior, for example, a lesser care in sexual habits in our participants; or having sexual risk behaviors would influence on the concern of their consequences in own health.…”

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“…Conscientiousness has appeared in many studies (e.g. Ballester-Arnal et al, 2015;Hakulinen et al, 2015;Wilson and Dishman, 2015). Adjusted R 2 = 0.136; F = 10.886; p ≤ 0.001 Adjusted R 2 = 0.062; F = 7.081; p = 0.001…”

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“…Agreeableness and Conscientiousness are the domains with most scientific evidence (Sirois and Hirsch, 2015), especially Conscientiousness as a predictor of healthy habits and healthy aging (Israel and Moffitt, 2014; Reiss et al, 2014). A profile based on self-discipline, acting dutifully, aiming at achievement, adhesion to social norms, altruism, cooperation, and compassion are associated with an increase in fruit and vegetable intake or restrained eating (Lunn et al, 2014), increase in physical activity (Mõttus et al, 2016; Wilson and Dishman, 2015), decrease in alcohol consumption (Hakulinen et al, 2015), getting regular health checks (Armon and Toker, 2013; Ballester-Arnal et al, 2015), and condom use (Ruiz-Palomino et al, 2015).…”

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Health promotion in young people: Identifying the predisposing factors of self-care health habits

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Unhealthy behaviors are strongly associated with chronic diseases, disabilities, or mortality. Identifying the predisposing factors that influence on self-care healthy habits will improve an early detection of high-risk groups. Four hundred and sixty-six Spanish young people aged 18-25 years were assessed. Global perceived health self-care was predicted by Value of health and Conscientiousness, both in females ( R = 0.185; F = 29.661; p < 0.001) and males ( R = 0.154; F = 17.849; p < 0.001). The results have shown gender differences in health self-care habits. Health promotion policies should include specific health consciousness-based strategies.

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“…The behavioral change models have emphasized the influence of specific factors as the level of information about HIV, attitudes towards condoms or beliefs related vulnerability to AIDS. But also the influence of other personality dimensions, clinical (for example, fear of negative evaluation, depression, self-esteem or worrying about health) or health-related factors (for example, health locus of control or value in health care) [31][32][33]. Abundant empirical literature suggests that there is some consensus on what variables are most important to explain the condom use behavior.…”

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Structural Equation Modeling Test of an Integrated Model of Spanish Youth’s Condom Use

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Heterosexual transmission represents 26 % of newly diagnosed infection in Spanish youth. Behavioral change models have emphasized the influence of multiple variables to predict condom use behavior. The aim of this study is to examine how those variables are organized and which theory explains the condom use behavior better. A sample of 424 young heterosexuals (M age = 20.62; SD = 2.16) filled out a battery of self-report questionnaires for assessing AIDS-related variables, personality traits and clinical variables (general, sexuality-related and health-related). A structural model was specified that included perceived pleasure and condom use self-efficacy as predictive variables. Depression and sexual compulsivity indirectly influence behavior. The final model accounted for 65.9 % of the variance in behavior. These results highlight the importance of cognitive and emotional variables as predictors of behavior (ex. expectations of pleasure and self-efficacy beliefs). This is important information for designing effective psychological interventions.Resumen La transmisión heterosexual representa el 26 % de los nuevos diagnósticos de VIH en los jóvenes españoles. Los modelos de cambio de comportamiento han enfatizado la influencia de múltiples variables para predecir el uso del preservativo. El objetivo del presente estudio es examinar cómo se organizan estas variables y qué teoría explica mejor esta conducta. Una muestra de 424 jóvenes heterosexuales (x edad = 20.62; SD = 2.16) completó una batería de cuestionarios sobre Sida, rasgos de personalidad y variables clínicas (generales, sexuales y de salud). Los resultados obtenidos utilizando modelos de ecuaciones estructurales apoyan una relación directa entre uso del preservativo y autoeficacia y placer percibido. Las variables depresión y compulsividad sexual influyen indirectamente sobre la conducta. El modelo explica el 65.9 % de la varianza. Estos resultados destacan la importancia de las variables cognitivas y emocionales como predictoras del comportamiento. Esta información es importante para el diseño de intervenciones psicológicas eficaces.

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HIV and STI Testing and Related Factors Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Estonia

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HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing rates among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Estonia are low. We collected data from 265 MSM in a national, online survey. Lifetime HIV testing was related to risky sexual behaviors and contacts with health care services, while lifetime STI testing was related only to contacts with health care services. In addition, some personal values were significant predictors of testing. For example, high achievement (personal success through demonstrating competence according to social standards) had a negative impact on lifetime HIV testing, and high interpersonal conformity (avoiding upsetting others) had a negative impact on lifetime STI testing. The results demonstrate the need to develop gay-friendly health services and to recognize the role of personal values and individual differences in values when designing attractive interventions to increase HIV/STI testing rates among MSM.

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HIV Testing Among Spanish Youth: Analysis of the Mediating Role of the Big Five Personality and Other Psychological Factors

Cited by 11 publications

References 42 publications

Health promotion in young people: Identifying the predisposing factors of self-care health habits

Health promotion in young people: Identifying the predisposing factors of self-care health habits

Structural Equation Modeling Test of an Integrated Model of Spanish Youth’s Condom Use

HIV and STI Testing and Related Factors Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Estonia

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