Download or read book An Investigation of Condom Use Among Undergraduate College Students written by Chukwuemeka L. Oragwu and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Condom Use Among Heterosexual University Students written by Esther J. Selves and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Investigating Factors Related to Condom Use Behaviors Among Undergraduate College Students at Northeastern University written by Tara S. Trapasso and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Examining the Determinants of Condom Use Among African American College Students Attending Predominantly White Institutions written by Natasha Aduloju-Ajijola Aduloju-Ajijola and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American college students at predominantly White institutions (PWIs) are disproportionally at risk for experiencing negative sexual health outcomes. African Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 are disproportionally affected by unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, which are associated with risky sexual behaviors, including sex without a condom. The risks and stress associated with living at the intersection of both African American risk factors and college risk factors may play a role in the sexual behavior of African American college students. The purpose of this study was to examine the determinants of condom use among African American undergraduates at predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). This study used the constructs of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to examine the factors that contribute to condom use. An added factor the study examined was the relationship between different types of stress and condom use. The relationship between stress, intention to use condoms, and actual condom use was also investigated. The study employed a cross-sectional design and used surveys to collect data on African American college students between the ages of 18 and 24 years old at PWIs. The survey was disseminated through Qualtrics online survey software. The sample of 202 students engaged in a range of sexual behaviors (vaginal, oral, and anal sex) and had inconsistent condom use during these activities. The study found that constructs of the Theory of Planned Behavior, namely intentions and attitudes, were independently significant at predicting condom use. However, the interaction between intentions and overall stress was more significant in predicting condom use among African American college students attending PWIs over the past 30 days. The study findings have promising implications for health education practitioners, university stakeholders, and researchers who are interested in reducing sexual health disparities. Coordinated efforts are needed to reduce the risk factors that contribute to unsafe sexual behaviors among college students, especially among those at greater risk such as African American college students at PWIs.

Download or read book The Impact of Relationship and Intrapersonal Factors on Condom Use Among College Students written by Sara K. Fehr and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation consists of two studies. Study one examined relationship factors' impact on condom use among college students. Study two examined perceived barriers and benefits of condom use among college students. Study One AbstractResearch indicates that a number of college students are at risk for HIV, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and unplanned pregnancy as a result of their sexual behaviors. Specific behaviors placing college students at risk include having sex with multiple partners, poor communication about safer sex practices with their sexual partners and not using condoms consistently and correctly when engaging in sexual activity. The purpose of this paper is to identify potential differences in safer sex practices and factors that influence condom use among college students. A four-page, 18-item survey was developed to determine participants' condom use and the impact of relationship status and other demographic factors on condom use. Analyses revealed that the number of lifetime vaginal sexual partners and participants' sex influenced condom use. There were no significant differences in relationship status, duration, trust, honesty and condom use. These findings should be considered with designing interventions to increase condom use among college students. Study Two AbstractDespite the efforts of health professionals, research indicates that a number of college students engage in high risk sexual behaviors including having sex with multiple partners, not discussing safer sex practices with their partners and not regularly using condoms when engaging in sexual activity. These behaviors increase the likelihood that individuals will contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD), HIV or have an unplanned pregnancy. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify perceived barriers and perceived benefits to condom use among this population. A four-page, 18-item survey was developed to determine participants' condom use, barriers to condom use, benefits of condom use, and participants' basic knowledge of STDs and safer sex practices. Results indicated the leading barriers to condom use were using condoms reduce pleasure, knowing a partner's sexual history, and condoms limit intimacy. The leading benefits of condom use were condoms prevent pregnancy and STDs, and condoms give the user a feeling of safety. Analyses also determined that the number of vaginal, anal, and oral sexual partners significantly influenced the number of perceived barriers and participants' sex and number of vaginal, anal, and oral sexual partners influenced the number of perceived benefits to condom use. These findings may beneficial to those creating safer sex educational programs aimed at increasing rates of condom use among college students.

Download or read book Condom Use Among College Students written by Myron J. Burns and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Associations with and Reasons for Condom Use and Non use Among College Freshmen written by Jude C. Owoh and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are prevalent among American college students. College students engage in risky sexual behaviors and do not use condoms regularly. College freshmen are particularly at risk because they experience an increased level of liberty and have more opportunities to indulge in sexual intercourse. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations with and reasons for condom use and nonuse among college freshmen. The study design was cross sectional and a self-reported survey was used to gather data on demographics, sexual activity, and reasons for use and non-use of condoms among freshmen. All freshmen who reside in the campus residence halls were invited to participate in the study (n=900). Descriptive analysis was conducted to describe the study population. Frequencies and percentages of dependent and independent variables were analyzed using chi-square analysis while means and standard deviations were analyzed using the t-test. Results obtained from this research showed that sexual activity among students was high before they got into college and furthermore increased thereafter. Results also showed that condom use among college freshmen was low and the commonest reasons for non-use were not feeling at risk of contracting an STD, conviction that partner was monogamous and use of alternative form of birth control.

Download or read book An Examination of Condom Use and Meaning in Life in College Students written by Cahryn Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Inconsistent condom use remains a significant problem in the college student population. Although a number of factors have been cited regarding potential explanations for this continuing problem, the relationship with meaning in life has yet to be explored. Meaning in life refers to the theory that humans are driven by a will to find purpose in their lives; those who fail to derive meaning have been cited to engage in a variety of high risk behaviors. The purpose of the current study is to investigate the relationship between condom use and meaning in life. A sample of undergraduate students was administered measures of meaning in life, alcohol consumption, condom use, and current and past sexual behaviors. Correlations suggested that greater alcohol use was related to engaging in sexual activity with more partners, and the individuals reporting sexual activity with a greater number of partners used condoms inconsistently. It was also found that relationship status as monogamous as well as longer relationship duration was associated with less consistent condom use. Correlations additionally suggested that greater reported meaning of life was related to being in a monogamous relationship, relationships of longer duration, and less daily alcohol use. Regression analyses revealed that meaning in life was significant predictor of condom use over the past 60 days above and beyond alcohol use and sexual history. These finding indicate that meaning in life may play a role in the utilization of sexual protection behaviors.

Download or read book An Examination of the Effects of the Sexual Double Standard on College Students Condom Use written by Cahryn Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Men and women have historically been held to different standards regarding sexual behavior, known as the sexual double standard. Women have typically been judged more harshly than men for engaging in similar sexual behavior. Both genders report higher levels of sexual activity and more liberal attitudes since the 1940s. Males historically report engaging in more sexual activity than females. However, current studies indicate both genders are engaging in similar levels of sexual activity, although men continue to report slightly higher levels. It is unclear whether attitudes and judgments related to gender and sexuality have kept pace with reported behavior changes. The documented increase in sexual activity for men and women has coincided with a dramatic increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Consistent condom use during all forms of sexual activity has been recommended as the most reliable method of pregnancy and STD prevention. However, many individuals report inconsistent condom use. The purpose of the current study is to investigate the potential role the sexual double standard may play in the inconsistent use of condoms in college women. Undergraduate students were asked to read one of three vignettes (male provides condom, female provides condom, no condom was used) in which a casual sexual encounter was described. After reading the vignette, participants completed adjective ratings of the vignette actors, as well as measures of attitudes toward gender and sexuality, sexual history, and demographics. Contrary to expectations, results indicated that females were judged to be more likeable when she provided the condom compared to when no condom was used and more diplomatic when she provided the condom when compared to when no condom was used or when the male provided the condom. Males were equally liked across all condom conditions, and were rated as more diplomatic when providing the condom versus when no condom was used. Unexpectedly, neither judgments of the vignette actors nor attitudes toward gender and sexuality were predictive of personal sexual history. These findings suggest that gender differences in sexual behavior may be quite small, and that standards for sexual behavior are more equal than has been previously documented.

Download or read book Gender Differences in Condom Use Among Sexually Active Undergraduate College Students written by Jean M. Breny Bontempi and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Influence of Year of Study and Relationship Status on Condom Use Among SCSU Students written by Jazmynn Jakubczyk and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wellness Center at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) administers a Student Health Survey every two years to a sample of undergraduate students asking questions regarding their overall health. The survey was last administered in the Spring of 2018. The data from the Wellness Center survey showed a 15% decrease in regular condom use among men and a 14% decrease among women at SCSU from 2002 to 2018 (Custom Survey 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018). The existing data suggests exploring the reasons why students are not using condoms as often as previously documented. This cross-sectional research study examined the current sexual behaviors in SCSU students’ self-reported monogamous relationships by using secondary data from the SCSU Wellness Center’s Custom Survey. Specifically, this research aimed to answer two questions: (1) How does year of undergraduate matriculation correlate with condom use among students at SCSU? and (2) How does relationship status (i.e. being in a self-reported monogamous relationship) correlate with condom use among students at SCSU? For the Wellness Center Custom Survey, undergraduate classes were selected and invited to participate in the research through random sampling. Undergraduate students in classes that were selected by the Wellness Center were enrolled in 100-400 level courses at SCSU. A survey was completed by participants and frequencies and percentages were analyzed using cross tabulations and Chi Square analysis. This study found that year of study had a significant influence on condom use among a convenience sample of SCSU students. On the other hand, results indicate that monogamous relationships and gender have little influence on condom use among SCSU students.

Download or read book An Investigation of Psychosocial and Communicational Determinants of College Students Condom Use Behavior written by Burcu Bölükbași and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Condom Carnival Assessment of a Novel Group Intervention Aimed to Decrease Sexual Risk and Increase Condom Use Among College Students written by Mollie Blair Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College students frequently report not using condoms, placing them at risk for unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. This study aimed to investigate the preliminary efficacy, acceptability, and feasibility of The Condom Carnival, a novel, brief, interactive, culturally-tailored, and peer-led sexual risk reduction group intervention for college students. A longitudinal, randomized controlled trial was utilized to compare the efficacy of the Condom Carnival to an education-only control condition (HIV/STI 101) and a treatment control condition (VOICES/VOCES, a CDC effective behavioral intervention). To encourage college students to increase their condom use and lower their sexual risk, the Condom Carnival has three specific aims: 1) address knowledge deficits in sexual health information, 2) improve condom-related self-efficacy, and 3) increase awareness of risky sexual behaviors. Due to the interactive, skills-based, and peer-led nature of the Condom Carnival, we hypothesized that participants would report greater efficacy and acceptability of the Condom Carnival compared to the other interventions. Undergraduate and graduate students were trained as Condom Carnival peer-facilitators. 119 undergraduates, aged 18-57 year (M = 21.8), were recruited for this study. Student were 77% Female, 52% Black, 42% White, 6% Latino, and 1% Asian. All questionnaires (pre-, post-, and follow-up) were administered online. Two-way Mixed ANOVAs, McNemar's tests, and a One-way ANOVA were used to examine the interventions' comparative efficacy and acceptability; frequencies were examined to determine the feasibility of Condom Carnival activities. The Condom Carnival had higher acceptability ratings and performed better than the education-only condition in teaching participants about lubricant safety and correct condom use skills. The Condom Carnival had equivalent acceptability and efficacy as VOICES/VOCES in teaching sexual health information (HIV and lubricant safety knowledge), improving facets of condom-related self-efficacy (condom negotiation strategies and correct condom use skills), and increasing awareness of risky sexual behaviors (lowering number of sexual partners, decreasing general sexual risk, and increasing safe sex behaviors). All Condom Carnival participants engaged in every activity, thus displaying excellent feasibility. The Condom Carnival, with its scalability, has utility for teaching college students sexual risk reduction and condom use promotion. This study is promising for intervention researchers, community preventionists, and campus service providers.

Download or read book Affective Determinants of Health Behavior written by David Michael Williams and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last 20-30 years, research on affective determinants of health behavior has proliferated. Affective Determinants of Health Behavior brings together this burgeoning area of research into a single volume and features contributions from leading experts in their respective areas. Editors David M. Williams, Ryan E. Rhodes, and Mark T. Conner and their contributing authors focus on a fascinating range of affective concepts, including (but not limited to) hedonic response, incidental affect, perceived satisfaction, anticipated affect, affective attitudes, and affective associations. In the first part of the book, the role of affective concepts in multiple theories of health behavior is highlighted and expanded, including theories of action control, dual-processing, temporal self-regulation, self-determination, and planned behavior, along with a new theory of hedonic motivation. The second part of the book focuses on the role of affective concepts in specific health behavior domains, including physical activity, eating, smoking, substance use, sex, tanning, blood donation, the performance of health professionals, cancer screenings, and cancer control. Affective Determinants of Health Behavior offers readers an important window into existing research and serves as a showcase for important insights on possible new directions and implications for intervention.

Download or read book Alcohol Consumption and Condom Use Among Heterosexual College Students written by Philip Oliver Buck and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Consistency of Condom Use Among Female University Students written by Renée Bouvion and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Predictors of Condom Use Among Black Male College Students written by James C. Wadley and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: