Relationship intentions, race, and gender: Student differences in condom use during hookups involving vaginal sex

Hall, Wendasha Jenkins; Erausquin, Jennifer Toller; Nichols, Tracy R.; Tanner, Amanda E.; Brown-Jeffy, Shelly

doi:10.1080/07448481.2018.1506788

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“…In this study, 65.3% reported using condoms during their last sexual activity, surpassing the ndings of the latest national INJUV survey (6), which reported a percentage of 54.0% of young people using condoms in their last sexual relationship in 2022. Regarding gender differences in condom use during the last sexual encounter, the study found that men used condoms more frequently than women, which aligns with another study conducted among Canadian students (22). The years of study also showed variations, with higher condom use in 2021 compared to 2019.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 84%

“…It is crucial to interpret this data in conjunction with the factors associated with early sexual initiation. In Chile, for example, a study found that family factors such as not being raised by both parents, poor parent-child relationships, poor family communication, adolescent motherhood, employed mothers, and family dysfunction were associated with early sexual activity initiation (22). Speci cally, regarding sexual activity initiation before the age of 15, there were differences between men and women, with men surpassing women by 1.4 points, consistent with the age difference and ndings from global research (18, 21).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Sexual and reproductive health of university students with a gender and ethnicity focus before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Castro-Benavides,

Morales,

Balboa

et al. 2023

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Background Understanding the sexual and reproductive health practices among university students is crucial due to the transitional phase to adulthood and the potential associated risks. This study aimed to determine sexual and reproductive health practices among university students according to gender, year, and ethnicity. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between 2018 and 2021 at the University of La Frontera, involving first-year students. The study included 5131 participants, accounting for 58.36% of the total enrolled students. Among the participants, 55.4% were female, and the average age was 18.9 years. Results The study revealed that men engaged in higher levels of sexual activity compared to women, with men initiating sexual intercourse at a significantly younger age. Furthermore, women reported lower condom usage in their last sexual encounter and had a higher prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) within the past 12 months. Women also demonstrated a higher frequency of HIV testing, which was significantly associated with a higher prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In terms of ethnicity, students identifying as Mapuche displayed a lower proportion of sexual activity compared to those not identifying as Mapuche. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in sexual activity and the prevalence of STIs, potentially reflecting an annual global trend observed in other research studies as well. Moreover, there was an increasing trend in condom use each year, while HIV testing showed a decline, possibly influenced by the pandemic. Conclusions These findings underscore the significance of addressing gender differences, promoting healthy behaviours, and advocating for condom use during sexual encounters. It is essential to implement strategies for STI prevention and encourage regular HIV testing, particularly among high-risk individuals. Additionally, tailored interventions targeting the specific needs of the Mapuche ethnicity should be developed to ensure equitable sexual and reproductive health. The pandemic has significantly impacted sexual activity and sexual health among university students, highlighting the necessity of adapting and reinforcing sexual education and prevention programs in this context.

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confidence: 84%

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confidence: 99%

Sexual and reproductive health of university students with a gender and ethnicity focus before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Castro-Benavides,

Morales,

Balboa

et al. 2023

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“…Interestingly, we had more women in the promotion-focused group and more men in the prevention-focused group. Past evidence has shown that women (vs. men) have less control over condom use and are less comfortable using condoms (Farmer & Meston, 2006;Hall et al, 2019), which is congruent with having a promotion (vs. prevention) focus. We also found that women, LGBTQI+ participants, those who received higher education, and Portuguese participants reported being more knowledgeable about STIs and enacted more actions toward sexual health.…”

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confidence: 99%

Prevent2Protect Project: Regulatory Focus Differences in Sexual Health Knowledge and Practices

Rodrigues¹,

Visser²,

Lopes³

et al. 2022

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Individual differences in regulatory focus have been associated with distinct perceptions and behavioral patterns across several domains, including sexual behavior and health. People who are more focused on prevention strive to avoid negative outcomes and enact more risk protective behaviors. In contrast, people who are more focused on promotion strive to attain positive outcomes and take more risks. As part of the Prevent2Protect project (OSF), we conducted a pre-registered online survey (OSF) with Spanish and Portuguese adults (N = 742; Mage = 31.42, SD = 9.16) to examine regulatory focus differences in self-reported STI knowledge and sexual health practices. Results showed that prevention-focused participants had heard about more STIs and retrieved more of their knowledge from scientific sources but had been tested for fewer STIs in the past. In contrast, promotion-focused participants indicated they had specific knowledge about more STIs, retrieved more of their knowledge from medical and peer sources, and had been tested for more STIs in the past. They also reported more frequent STI testing, using free testing facilities or asking their family practice doctor to get tested, more routine sexual health check-ups, and more use of other contraceptive methods such as birth control pills. These results were not moderated by gender. Overall, our findings show how different motives in sexuality determine sexual health beliefs and behaviors.

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“…Between 30% and 60% of university students report at least one casual sex experience without condoms during their academic life [30][31][32]. The academic context is a situational influence that creates opportunities for risky behavior.…”

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confidence: 99%

Predictors of Condom Use among College Students

Santos,

Ferreira,

Ferreira

2024

IJERPH

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Consistent condom use is recognized as one of the most effective strategies to prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Despite their effectiveness, condoms remain fairly well used among younger people. The conception of appropriate measures to change behaviors needs a deep understanding of the factors underlying poor adherence to condom use. This study aims to identify the predictors of condom use among college students. A cross-sectional, correlational, and predictive study was conducted involving a convenience sample of 1946 university students, with an average age of 21 years (20.74 ± 2.32). Pender’s Health Promotion Model (HPM) was used as a conceptual and methodological framework to understand the relationship between the predictors of condom use. An explanatory theoretical model of condom use behavior was established using path analysis. Condom use among young people is infrequent, with only 39.4% of respondents reporting consistent use. Perceived benefits, positive feelings, and interpersonal influences emerged as variables with the most explicitly positive influence on the commitment to condom use, a trend confirmed for both sexes. Commitment was the strongest predictor of condom use behavior (β = 0.580; p < 0.001). Pender’s HPM is effective in explaining the relationships between the predictors of condom use.

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Relationship intentions, race, and gender: Student differences in condom use during hookups involving vaginal sex

Cited by 12 publications

References 51 publications

Sexual and reproductive health of university students with a gender and ethnicity focus before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sexual and reproductive health of university students with a gender and ethnicity focus before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Prevent2Protect Project: Regulatory Focus Differences in Sexual Health Knowledge and Practices

Predictors of Condom Use among College Students

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