Predictors of condom use in first sexual intercourse: a consideration of individual, situational, relational, and cohort effects

Sprecher, Susan

doi:10.1111/jasp.12025

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“…Prior research has examined a wide array of variables as potential predictors of condom use among adolescents and young adults including individual differences, relational contexts, and situational factors (for review, see Sprecher, 2013). The Trojan/SIECCAN Sexual Health Study, our data source for the current investigation, also collected data on a wide range of variables related to the sexual health of Canadian university students.…”

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Prevalence and predictors of condom use in a national sample of Canadian university students

Milhausen

McKay²,

Graham

et al. 2013

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality

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Young adult Canadians of university age are highly sexually active compared to other age groups and are at relatively high risk for sexually transmitted infections (STI). It is therefore important to comprehensively assess condom use in this age group. In this study, the prevalence and individual predictors of condom use at last penile vaginal intercourse (PVI) were assessed in a national sample of 653 Canadian university students (252 male, 401 female). Overall, less than half of students (47.2%) reported condom use at last PVI. Condom use was higher among men (55.4%) than women (42.3%). For both men and women, the most frequently cited main reason for having used a condom was birth control. In multivariate analyses, the strongest predictor of condom use at last PVI was a preference for condoms as a contraceptive method; specifically, men and women who stated condoms were their preferred method were 9 and 23 times, respectively, more likely to use condoms at last PVI than those who selected another method. Female students who reported that their most recent sexual encounter occurred with a more committed partner (e.g., committed dating versus a hook-up) had slightly lower odds of reporting condom use at last PVI. The results indicated that rates of condom use are low among Canadian university students and that many students are likely at high risk for STI. Interventions to raise awareness of STIs are needed on Canadian university campuses and educational programs should emphasize improving attitudes towards condoms in addition to developing sexual health knowledge and condom use skills.

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Prevalence and predictors of condom use in a national sample of Canadian university students

Milhausen

McKay²,

Graham

et al. 2013

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality

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“…Sexual involvement has become normative as part of the courtship process (Finer, ). A sizable body of research explores factors associated with adult sexual behavior, including age at sexual debut (Johnson & Tyler, ; Pearson, Muller, & Frisco, ), number of sexual partners and sexual frequency (Smith, ), and contraceptive use (Sprecher, ). To date, however, few empirical studies have examined how sexual relationships progress, maintain, or dissolve over time in the United States.…”

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The Progression of Sexual Relationships

Sassler

Michelmore

Holland

2016

J of Marriage and Family

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The authors examine factors associated with the advancement or dissolution of newly formed sexual relationships. Data from the 2006–2010 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) was used to examine women and men aged 18–39 (n = 2,774) whose most recent sexual relationship began within the 12 months before their interview. Results indicate that newly formed sexual relationships are often transitory. By 12 months, only 23% of respondents remained in nonresidential sexual relationships, another 27% were cohabiting with that partner, and half had ended their relationships. Sexual relationships formed before age 25 are significantly more likely to break up than to transition into cohabitation. Indicators of social class disadvantage, such as living with a stepparent, expedited cohabitation, whereas measures of advantage, such as having a college‐educated mother, deterred transitions into shared living. Racial differences also emerge: Blacks were less likely than Whites to transition rapidly into shared living.

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“…Previous work, focused predominantly on heterosexual adolescents, has shown that many first sexual experiences occur without condoms (Khurana & Cooksey, ). Younger adolescents are more likely to report inconsistent condom use or nonuse during first few sexual relationships (Williams & Fortenberry, ), with condom use predicted by proximal factors (alcohol use, relationship type) and distal factors (family class, race) (Sprecher, ). Condom nonuse has also been associated with older partner age, low self‐esteem, and low condom self‐efficacy (Sprecher, ; Williams & Fortenberry, ).…”

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“…Younger adolescents are more likely to report inconsistent condom use or nonuse during first few sexual relationships (Williams & Fortenberry, ), with condom use predicted by proximal factors (alcohol use, relationship type) and distal factors (family class, race) (Sprecher, ). Condom nonuse has also been associated with older partner age, low self‐esteem, and low condom self‐efficacy (Sprecher, ; Williams & Fortenberry, ). In contrast, condom use at first sex has been associated with positive communication regarding condoms, parental influence, and care‐seeking behavior (Stone & Ingham, ).…”

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Context of First Same‐Sex Condom Use and Nonuse in Young Black Gay and Bisexual Males

Arrington‐Sanders¹,

Morgan²,

Oidtman³

et al. 2016

J of Research on Adolesc

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Despite high HIV rates among young Black men who have sex with men (YBMSM), there is limited data about condom use during first same-sex (FSS). This study sought to understand socio-contextual factors of 50 YBMSM age 15–19 that influenced condom use during FSS. Condom use was influenced by individual, partner and community factors. Individual factors: recent illness or STI promoted use, while frequent HIV testing prompted nonuse. Partner factors: partner’s proactively encouraging condoms, while trust and condom discomfort promoted nonuse. Larger community factors - presence of females were key for use, while limited sexual health information combined with peers who discouraged condoms prompted nonuse. A multi-level approach may be useful in developing sexual health programming for these young men.

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Predictors of condom use in first sexual intercourse: a consideration of individual, situational, relational, and cohort effects

Cited by 6 publications

References 47 publications

Prevalence and predictors of condom use in a national sample of Canadian university students

Prevalence and predictors of condom use in a national sample of Canadian university students

The Progression of Sexual Relationships

Context of First Same‐Sex Condom Use and Nonuse in Young Black Gay and Bisexual Males

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