Download or read book Development of the Condom Use Self Efficacy Scale written by Linda Joan Brafford and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Condom Use Self efficacy in the Pregnant Adolescent Population written by Rachael Simpson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine condom use self-efficacy, the ability to execute safer sexual behavior, in the pregnant adolescent population. In order to determine what may drive condom use self-efficacy the relationships between a participants prior related behavior in condom use, perceived barriers to condom use, perceived self-efficacy in condom use and how they impact commitment to use condoms were explored in order to gain an understanding of what drives condom use self-efficacy in this population. Since many studies related to risky sexual behavior have already been performed on the non-pregnant adolescent population it is important to compare the study results from both the non-pregnant and pregnant adolescent populations. This knowledge could lead to an understanding of any differences in these two populations; and if so how these differences may drive change in interventions in the future for pregnant adolescents that would decrease their risky sexual behavior. The relationships described above were hypothesized and measured based on the Health Promotion Model (HPM), a Nursing model, which posits that these relationships could collectively influence health behavior, which in this study would ultimately be condom use. A mediation model was also tested to explore whether perceived self-efficacy in condom use mediates prior related behavior and commitment to use condoms in the pregnant adolescent population. A descriptive correlational design was used to examine the other hypothesized relationships. This included testing of the commitment to use condoms and how the determinants of prior related behavior with condom use, perceived self-efficacy in condom use, and perceived barriers of action to condom use affected that commitment. A convenience sample of 40 pregnant adolescents of whom were 20 weeks or greater in their pregnancy and were between the ages of 18 and 24 years old were recruited. The PI developed a demographic survey and this survey along with the Condom Use Self-Efficacy Scale (CUSES) was administered to these participants to collect the data for this exploratory study. Study results indicated that, in opposition to previous studies performed on non-pregnant adolescents, in the pregnant adolescent population there were no significant relationships between; 1) Commitment to use condoms and prior related behavior with condom use; 2) Perceived self-efficacy in condom use; and 3) Perceived barriers of action to condom use. Another important concept found was that contrary to the non-pregnant adolescent population, the pregnant adolescent population rated themselves very highly in condom use self-efficacy but did not use condoms nor plan to use condoms in the future. Given the STD rates were found to be very high in pregnant adolescents, putting both the mother and fetus at very high risk for a multitude of complications, there are opportunities for improvement in their health care. This study provides very valuable information that indicates the potential need for development and use of alternate education that meets the specific needs of pregnant adolescents. Replication of this study in a larger group, with multiple geographic settings, possible testing of other related theoretical constructs, and additional demographic information may also provide further insight into the special needs of this vulnerable population and improve generalizeability of these study results.
Download or read book Handbook of Sexuality Related Measures written by Clive M. Davis and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1998 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamental to understanding human sexual expression is reliable and valid measurement and assessment. Many instruments have been developed to measure a myriad of sexuality-related states, traits, behaviors, and outcomes. Few are easily accessible and the information is limited concerning appropriate use and psychometric properties. In Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures, more than 200 instruments are reproduced, accompanied by the necessary information for their use in research, as well as educational and clinical settings. Measures relating to more than 50 topics are included. Examples are abortion, aging, arousal, general and specific attitudes and behavior, contraception, dysfunctions, education, experience, gender identity, homosexuality, ideology, jealousy, knowledge, masturbation, orgasm, rape, and sexually transmitted diseases. Each chapter describes the development and appropriate use of each instrument, giving information on timing, scoring, and interpretation. Reliability and validity data are,summarized and completely referenced. Nearly all articles include the entire instrument; others provide illustrative content from the instrument and give all necessary information to obtain the instrument.
Download or read book Self care Capabilities Condom Use as Reported by Young Women written by Kathleen Rentenbach and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Relation of Motivation and Self efficacy to Consistency of Condom Use written by Catherine Corno and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youth ages 15 to 24 account for half of the estimated 20 million new cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) that occur each year (CDC, 2013). Consistent condom use is an important intervention target to prevent STI contraction among youth. The present study evaluated whether motivation and self-efficacy to use condoms predict subsequent consistency of condom use in a community sample (N=166) of female youth (ages 13-21) at increased risk for STI contraction. Additionally, the current study investigated if these relations are moderated by frequency of sex under the influence. Exploratory analyses investigated these relations in sex events with steady boyfriends only separately from sex events with other guys only. Data were analyzed from Project SAFE, a randomized controlled clinical trial investigating the efficacy of a Computer-Assisted Motivational Intervention compared to Didactic Educational Counseling for sexual risk and protective behaviors. Both motivation and self-efficacy to use condoms demonstrated a significant positive linear relation with subsequent consistency of condom use. However, there was limited evidence for the moderating effect of frequency of sex under the influence. There was some indication that the pattern of results differed in exploratory analyses including only sex events with steady boyfriends compared to sex events with other guys. Analyses were re-estimated including past consistency of condom use as a covariate. In these analyses there was some evidence for a negative main effect of frequency of sex under the influence. These finding have implications for the development of tailored interventions and future research.
Download or read book Designing and Conducting Gender Sex and Health Research written by John L. Oliffe and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first textbook dedicated to critically examining gender and sex in study designs, methods, and analysis in health research. In order to produce ethical, accurate, and effective research findings it is vital to integrate both sex (biological characteristics) and gender (socially constructed factors) into any health study. This book draws attention to some of the methodological complexities in this enterprise and offers ways to thoughtfully address these by drawing on empirical examples across a range of topics and disciplines. Designing and Conducting Gender, Sex, and Health Research is an invaluable resource for students undertaking research in health sciences, medicine, nursing, gender studies, women′s studies, epidemiology, health policy, psychology, and sociology. From John L. Oliffe and Lorraine Greaves:
Download or read book Measurement in Health Behavior written by Colleen Konicki DiIorio and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-03-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Measurement in Health Behavior offers faculty, students, researchers, and public health professionals the information they need to improve their knowledge of instrument development and testing and their understanding of reliability and validity testing discussed in articles and reports. The book also helps improve students’ and professionals’ ability to conduct basic tests for reliability and validity and hones their skills in interpreting the results of data analysis. Based on data collected from the author’s more than ten years of research and program development, Measurement in Health Behavior provides realistic examples from the public health arena to clearly demonstrate the book’s concepts.
Download or read book The Best Intentions written by Committee on Unintended Pregnancy and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1995-06-16 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experts estimate that nearly 60 percent of all U.S. pregnancies--and 81 percent of pregnancies among adolescents--are unintended. Yet the topic of preventing these unintended pregnancies has long been treated gingerly because of personal sensitivities and public controversies, especially the angry debate over abortion. Additionally, child welfare advocates long have overlooked the connection between pregnancy planning and the improved well-being of families and communities that results when children are wanted. Now, current issues--health care and welfare reform, and the new international focus on population--are drawing attention to the consequences of unintended pregnancy. In this climate The Best Intentions offers a timely exploration of family planning issues from a distinguished panel of experts. This committee sheds much-needed light on the questions and controversies surrounding unintended pregnancy. The book offers specific recommendations to put the United States on par with other developed nations in terms of contraceptive attitudes and policies, and it considers the effectiveness of over 20 pregnancy prevention programs. The Best Intentions explores problematic definitions--"unintended" versus "unwanted" versus "mistimed"--and presents data on pregnancy rates and trends. The book also summarizes the health and social consequences of unintended pregnancies, for both men and women, and for the children they bear. Why does unintended pregnancy occur? In discussions of "reasons behind the rates," the book examines Americans' ambivalence about sexuality and the many other social, cultural, religious, and economic factors that affect our approach to contraception. The committee explores the complicated web of peer pressure, life aspirations, and notions of romance that shape an individual's decisions about sex, contraception, and pregnancy. And the book looks at such practical issues as the attitudes of doctors toward birth control and the place of contraception in both health insurance and "managed care." The Best Intentions offers frank discussion, synthesis of data, and policy recommendations on one of today's most sensitive social topics. This book will be important to policymakers, health and social service personnel, foundation executives, opinion leaders, researchers, and concerned individuals. May
Download or read book Self Efficacy written by Albert Bandura and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1997-02-15 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Albert Bandura's highly anticipated examination of his vastly influential work on self-efficacy is now available. The result of over 20 years of research by this renowned psychologist, the book articulates comprehensively Bandura's theory that believing one can achieve what one sets out to do results in a healthier, more effective, and generally more successful life.
Download or read book Utilizing Motivational Interviewing to Promote Condom Use Self efficacy written by Ann Maria Bell and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Handbook of Behavior Change written by Martin S. Hagger and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social problems in many domains, including health, education, social relationships, and the workplace, have their origins in human behavior. The documented links between behavior and social problems have compelled governments and organizations to prioritize and mobilize efforts to develop effective, evidence-based means to promote adaptive behavior change. In recognition of this impetus, The Handbook of Behavior Change provides comprehensive coverage of contemporary theory, research, and practice on behavior change. It summarizes current evidence-based approaches to behavior change in chapters authored by leading theorists, researchers, and practitioners from multiple disciplines, including psychology, sociology, behavioral science, economics, philosophy, and implementation science. It is the go-to resource for researchers, students, practitioners, and policy makers looking for current knowledge on behavior change and guidance on how to develop effective interventions to change behavior.
Download or read book Addressing the sustainable development goals leave no one behind promise Migration and health written by Shanquan Chen and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-05-29 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook of Sexuality Related Measures written by Robin R. Milhausen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic and invaluable reference handbook, written for sex researchers and their students, has now been completely revised in a new, fourth edition. It remains the only easy and efficient way for researchers to learn about, evaluate, and compare instruments that have previously been used in sex research.
Download or read book Aids written by Timothy Edgar and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prevention through appropriate behavior is the best weapon available to fight further spread of HIV infection. However, individuals take necessary actions to prevent diseases such as AIDS only when they are properly informed and they feel motivated to respond to the information they possess. In order to achieve a clearer understanding of these two facets of the prevention process, this book examines the interplay of the messages individuals receive about AIDS at the public level and the messages exchanged between individuals at the interpersonal level. The specific purpose of the book is to provide a theoretical and conceptual foundation for understanding the pragmatic concerns related to the AIDS crisis in the United States and other parts of the world. The book represents the first systematic examination of how theory informs our understanding of AIDS and communication processes. Contributors explore the issues from a variety of theoretical and conceptual viewpoints. Their goal is to stimulate thought which will lead to the pragmatic application of the ideas presented. The chapters focus on four general communication concerns: * interpersonal interaction as it relates to choices individuals make about safer sex practices, * theory and practice of public campaigns about AIDS, * intercultural issues, and * critical and descriptive approaches for understanding news coverage of AIDS.
Download or read book Policies and Strategies in Sexual and Reproductive Health written by Juan Miguel Martínez Galiano and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The topics covered in the book cover different aspects of sexual and reproductive health. This book provides novel research results that may be essential as a basis for the development of health policies and strategies in sexual and reproductive health. These policies are necessary to achieve greater health protection. Among others, issues as important as the increase in STIs, their risk factors, vulnerable situations and populations, as well as the issue of priority in reproductive health, such as the care that must be provided during pregnancy and childbirth in order to guarantee healthy women and children, are developed in the book. There is no doubt that women should be the preferential recipients of these health policies and strategies and, therefore, pathologies that have an impact on their quality of life as well as the situations of gender violence that these women experience also occupy a place within the content of this book. In this book, you can find interesting results allowing researchers to take into account in proposing new lines of research, students and academics to receive and transmit the most current and relevant knowledge, political leaders to develop adequate and efficient health policies and strategies, and clinical health professionals to work in clinical practice with the best available scientific evidence.
Download or read book Public Health Reports written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Condom Use Self efficacy and Actual Condom Use in Homeless Females written by Terrilynn LaCoursiere and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
