The Context of Condom Use Among Young Adults in the Philippines: Implications for HIV Prevention

Abstract

We examine current perceptions and constraints surrounding condom use among young adults in the Philippines to garner a deeper contextual understanding of this aspect of HIV prevention within Filipino society. Through thematic analysis of focus group data, we found three broad themes, all of which included societal and individual barriers to using condoms. The findings may provide insight for similar settings that have strong religious influences on society. To strengthen HIV prevention efforts in such settings, we suggest that the development of strategies to address these constraints in the cultural setting and promote sexual health of young adults is essential.

Knowledge, Attitude and Beliefs of the Patients about Condom use as Seen in Mulago Referral Hospital, Uganda, between 2008-2011

“…Although this study did not look at the cost, availability and accessability of the condom vis a vis attitude of the respondents towards condom use, it is possible that high cost and scarcity of the condoms could probably discourage the use of it. This hypothesis is in agreement with the study by Lucea et al (2013), which noted that some of the barriers to condom use were the cost, availability of condoms and their accessibility.…”

Frequency of perimesencephalic sub arachnoid haemorrhage in our hospital

“…Certain studies have also reported that suggestion to use a condom can lead to doubts of sexual promiscuity among partners, especially in a husband and wife relationship. 15 Workers with low education, older age, female gender and those married living with their spouse should be targeted for specific educational interventions. 16 Similarly, occupationally high risk groups such as lorry drivers, immigrants from other states should be encouraged and educated about proper condom usage.…”

The relationship of religion, religiosity, and parental communication in the sexual behaviors of Filipinos aged 18-25 years in the United States and the Philippines

“…Filipino daughters are expected to follow the "ideal" female virtues, including maintaining virginity until after marriage (Alampay & Jocson, 2011;Chen et al, 2010;Nadal, 2009). In the Philippines, unmarried couples, in general, use condoms for contraception rather than disease prevention (Lucea, Hindin, Gultiano, Kub, & Rose, 2013). Unmarried couples often hide sexual relationships from their parents (Lucea et al, 2013).…”

“…In the Philippines, unmarried couples, in general, use condoms for contraception rather than disease prevention (Lucea, Hindin, Gultiano, Kub, & Rose, 2013). Unmarried couples often hide sexual relationships from their parents (Lucea et al, 2013).…”