Predictors of Condom Use Among Mexican Adolescents

Alvarez, Carmen; Villarruel, Antonia M.; Zhou, Yan; Gallegos, Esther C.

doi:10.1891/1541-6577.24.3.187

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“…Among all subjective norms, parental norms were the most influential toward young people’s intentions to abstain, highlighting the level of influence that parents can have in enhancing effective promotion of sexual abstinence among Swazi in-school youths. The positive impact that parents can have on adolescent sexual behavior has been emphasized by numerous studies [19], [20], [45] and is also consistent with national survey data in Swaziland, which indicate that parenting and family support are key factors in limiting the spread of HIV [46]. Contextual explanations for these findings could be related to the Swazi traditional norm in girls of retaining premarital virginity, which promotes sexual abstinence.…”

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confidence: 73%

High Risk Sexual Behaviors for HIV among the In-School Youth in Swaziland: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

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BackgroundGlobal efforts in response to the increased prevalence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are mainly aimed at reducing high risk sexual behaviors among young people. However, knowledge regarding intentions of young people to engage in protective sexual behaviors is still lacking in many countries around the world, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus is the highest. The objective of this study was to test the theory of planned behavior (TPB) for predicting factors associated with protective sexual behaviors, including sexual abstinence and condom use, among in-school youths aged between 15 and 19 years in Swaziland.MethodsThis cross-sectional survey was conducted using a anonymous questionnaire. A two-stage stratified and cluster random sampling method was used. Approximately one hundred pupils from each of four schools agreed to participate in the study, providing a total sample size of 403 pupils of which 369 were ultimately included for data analysis. The response rate was 98%. Structural equation modeling was used to analyse hypothesized paths.ResultsThe TPB model used in this study was effective in predicting protective sexual behavior among Swazi in-school youths, as shown by model fit indices. All hypothesized constructs significantly predicted intentions for abstinence and condom use, except perceived abstinence controls. Subjective norms were the strongest predictors of intention for premarital sexual abstinence; however, perceived controls for condom use were the strongest predictors of intention for condom use.ConclusionsOur findings support application of the model in predicting determinants of condom use and abstinence intentions among Swazi in-school youths.

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High Risk Sexual Behaviors for HIV among the In-School Youth in Swaziland: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

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“…The ¡Cuídate! program was tested with an urban Puerto Rican adolescent population in the mainland US and demonstrated effectiveness, including reduced sexual activity and number of sexual partners and increased condom use (Alvarez, Villarruel, Zhou, & Gallegos, ; Villarruel, Jemmott, & Jemmott, ; Villarruel, Jemmott, Jemmott, & Ronis, ). However, the program had not been tested with youth from Mexico and Central America living in the rural South.…”

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confidence: 99%

Testing the Feasibility of¡Cuídate!With Mexican and Central American Youth in a Rural Region of a Southern State

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Ballard

Nuncio³

et al. 2014

Research in Nursing & Health

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Regions of the US with growing Latino populations are in need of culturally sensitive sexual risk reduction programs. A Latino community, a public school district, and a university in eastern North Carolina collaborated to test the feasibility of ¡Cuídate!, a culturally tailored, evidence-based sexual risk reduction program, with Mexican and Central American youth. Ten male and 10 female adolescents, ages 13-17 years, participated in the ¡Cuídate! program and post-program focus groups. Early adolescent boys and girls (ages 13-15) gained the most from this program. A safe environment facilitated healthy sexual communication, and condom skills-building provided a context for shared partner responsibility. Grade-level and gender differences were significant. Analysis of the focus group data identified three important messages: Everybody needs sex education, We like this program better because it is hands-on, and I'm going to make better decisions about sex. The findings of this study support the need for community-based interventions that ensure cultural respect, trust, and a safe environment in which to discuss sexual issues.

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“…Accordingly, both greater confidence [9] and perceived self-efficacy [14, 15] have been associated with greater condom use. Emerging literature has demonstrated that confidence in one's ability to use a condom is as important as attitudes toward condoms for promoting future condom use [10]. Hence, understanding user confidence and its determinants may aid the development of strategies to promote consistent and effective condom use.…”

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Errors and Predictors of Confidence in Condom Use amongst Young Australians Attending a Music Festival

Hall

Brieger

Silva

et al. 2016

Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Objectives. To determine the confidence and ability to use condoms correctly and consistently and the predictors of confidence in young Australians attending a festival. Methods. 288 young people aged 18 to 29 attending a mixed-genre music festival completed a survey measuring demographics, self-reported confidence using condoms, ability to use condoms, and issues experienced when using condoms in the past 12 months. Results. Self-reported confidence using condoms was high (77%). Multivariate analyses showed confidence was associated with being male (P < 0.001) and having had five or more lifetime sexual partners (P = 0.038). Reading packet instructions was associated with increased condom use confidence (P = 0.011). Amongst participants who had used a condom in the last year, 37% had experienced the condom breaking and 48% had experienced the condom slipping off during intercourse and 51% when withdrawing the penis after sex. Conclusion. This population of young people are experiencing high rates of condom failures and are using them inconsistently or incorrectly, demonstrating the need to improve attitudes, behaviour, and knowledge about correct and consistent condom usage. There is a need to empower young Australians, particularly females, with knowledge and confidence in order to improve condom use self-efficacy.

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Predictors of Condom Use Among Mexican Adolescents

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High Risk Sexual Behaviors for HIV among the In-School Youth in Swaziland: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

High Risk Sexual Behaviors for HIV among the In-School Youth in Swaziland: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Testing the Feasibility of¡Cuídate!With Mexican and Central American Youth in a Rural Region of a Southern State

Errors and Predictors of Confidence in Condom Use amongst Young Australians Attending a Music Festival

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