Young Hispanic Men’s HIV and STI Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors

Fenkl, Eric A.; Jones, Sandra Gracia; Orta, Roxana

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“…In our study, 17.6% also had false beliefs about HIV transmission through kissing an infected person and 9.7% through sharing a drink. These false beliefs are also observed in other populations, sometimes at a higher level [ 7 , 26 ]. A study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia among young medical students showed that 52% thought HIV transmission was possible through a deep kiss and 18.6% through sharing a glass of water [ 26 ].…”

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“…A study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia among young medical students showed that 52% thought HIV transmission was possible through a deep kiss and 18.6% through sharing a glass of water [ 26 ]. An American study among Hispanic men on college campuses observed that 41% thought HIV transmission was possible by kissing and 22% by sharing a glass [ 7 ]. The same false beliefs thus seem to be widely shared among populations of very different social and cultural backgrounds worldwide, even if the levels of these false beliefs are highly variable from one population to another.…”

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“…According to the last national surveys in France, between 1994 and 2010 there has been a decrease in prevention practices, a decline in the level of HIV risk perception and an increase in erroneous beliefs regarding HIV transmission among young adults (18–29 years) [ 6 ]. Studies from other countries have underlined sexual risk behaviors and lack of HIV knowledge among young students, supporting the need for preventive and informative campaigns at earlier stages of adolescence [ 7 – 10 ]. Although most recent studies have focused on young people (college and university students), lack of HIV knowledge may also affect older people [ 11 ].…”

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“…Although most recent studies have focused on young people (college and university students), lack of HIV knowledge may also affect older people [ 11 ]. Some studies have also reported an association between HIV knowledge and factors such as sexual orientation, previous HIV testing or unprotected sexual intercourse [ 7 , 12 – 16 ].…”

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What do patients consulting in a free sexual health center know about HIV transmission and post-exposure prophylaxis?

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Background Screening, condom use and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are among existing HIV prevention strategies. However, efficient use of these strategies requires that patients have an adequate knowledge of HIV transmission routes and awareness of risk behaviors. This study aimed to assess knowledge about HIV transmission among patients who attended a free HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening center in Paris, France, and to explore the patient profiles associated with HIV-related knowledge. Methods This observational cross-sectional study included 2002 patients who attended for STI testing from August 2017 through August 2018 and completed a self-administered electronic questionnaire. Based on incorrect answers regarding HIV transmission, two outcomes were assessed: lack of knowledge and false beliefs. Factors associated with these two outcomes were explored using univariate and multivariate logistic regressions. Results Only 3.6% of patients did not know about HIV transmission through unprotected sexual intercourse and/or by sharing needles. More than one third of patients (36.4%) had at least one false belief, believing that HIV could be transmitted by sharing a drink (9.7%), kissing (17.6%) or using public toilets (27.5%). A low educational level and no previous HIV testing were associated in multivariate analyses with both lack of knowledge and false beliefs. Age and sexual orientation were also associated with false beliefs. Furthermore, 55.6% of patients did not know that post-exposure prophylaxis consists of taking emergency treatment as soon as possible after risky intercourse. Conclusions Although the main HIV transmission routes are well known, false beliefs persist and knowledge regarding PEP needs to be improved. Prevention campaigns must focus on these themes which appear as a complementary strategy to pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce HIV infection.

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“…Data from the demographic and sexual history questionnaire and STD-KQ were analysed using SPSS statistical software (IBM Corp, 2017). Previous studies using the STD-KQ have reported score means or used inconsistent cut-offs to describe high or low scores (Fenkl et al, 2016;Goldsberry et al, 2016). However, this was not suitable to highlight the differences in participant scores of this sample.…”

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College students’ preferences for information on self-initiated sexually transmitted infection testing

Adebayo

Anderson

Wardecker

2020

Health Education Journal

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify preferences for content, method of delivery and frequency of information to encourage self-initiated sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. Design: Qualitative study involving individual in-depth interviews with 35 college students aged 18–24 years. Setting: A university in Central Pennsylvania, USA. Method: Data were collected using a demographic and sexual history questionnaire, Sexually Transmitted Disease Knowledge Questionnaire and a semi-structured interview guide. Transcribed interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: Findings from the study document STI testing information preferences as they relate to self-initiated testing. The majority of participants preferred receiving STI testing information through email. Themes within their accounts included Actionable Information Content, Frequently Accessed Delivery Method, and Routine STI Testing Information. Conclusion: The high incidence of STIs among US college students is an indication of the need to increase diagnosis and treatment to reduce transmission. Study findings have implications for the development and evaluation of low-cost interventions to improve the uptake of STI testing and reduce STI burden among college students.

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Development of a Questionnaire on Knowledge, Habits, and Attitudes on Sexually Transmitted Infections in Teenagers and Young Adults

Salas-Marquez,

Bosch García,

Repiso Jiménez

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Young Hispanic Men’s HIV and STI Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors

Abstract: Study findings reveal the need to continue HIV and STI prevention education programs on college campuses to increase knowledge and help decrease new cases of STIs and HIV in Hispanic men.

Cited by 7 publications

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What do patients consulting in a free sexual health center know about HIV transmission and post-exposure prophylaxis?

What do patients consulting in a free sexual health center know about HIV transmission and post-exposure prophylaxis?

College students’ preferences for information on self-initiated sexually transmitted infection testing

Development of a Questionnaire on Knowledge, Habits, and Attitudes on Sexually Transmitted Infections in Teenagers and Young Adults

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