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 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 Attitudes and Behaviors Toward Condom Purchase and Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults written by Patricia Ann Campbell and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 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 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 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 Gender Differences in Perception of Female Vs Male Initiation of Condom Use written by Debra J. Young and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Increasing Condom Use in Sexually Active College Students written by Angela Denise Bryan and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 364 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 Safer Sex Among College Undergraduates written by Adrian Liau and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The theory of planned behavior was used in this study to determine the intentions of undergraduates to use condoms during sexual activity. This theory states that behavior is a result of intention and intention is influenced by attitude toward the behavior, subjective norm, and perceived control of the behavior. Three hypotheses related to the theory were tested. The first hypothesis states that the theory of planned behavior can be used to predict intentions to use comdoms. Results provided partial support for this hypothesis: Perceived control was not significantly related to behavioral intentions. A second hypothesis was that the theory of planned behavior is a better predictor than an earlier version of the theory, the theory of reasoned action. Results showed that both theories could equally predict condom usage among undergraduates. A third hypothesis was that the underlying beliefs of males and females, as well as those who intend to use condoms and those don't intend to use condoms, would differ. Multivariate analyses showed that these differences were most significant regarding the outcome beliefs of the subjects. Two other hypotheses of interest are whether single undergraduates with more than one partner are more likely to use condoms than those with only one partner, and whether those who rate their chances of getting AIDS as high are more likely to use condoms than those who rate their chances as low. Results indicate no support for the above hypotheses.
Download or read book Sexual Behavior Patterns and Condom Use in Newly Sexually Active Female University Students written by Tessa Sharde Carlson and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Objectives: Describe sexual behavior patterns and condom use in newly sexually active female university students. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study (years 2000 – 2007) of university women enrolled either before or within three months of sexual debut who completed Web-based sexual behavior diaries biweekly and attended clinic visits every four months for up to four years during the study period (N = 250). Participants reported daily information on acts of intercourse, condom use, and partner and partnership characteristics in the diaries. We calculated frequency of intercourse, proportion of events that were condom-protected, and the incidence rate of new partner acquisition. We used generalized estimating equations to describe changes in sexual frequency and condom use over time; multiple logistic regression to examine factors associated with condom use at sexual debut; Kaplan-Meier methods to describe the cumulative incidence of condom non-use after use at debut, and Cox proportional hazards ratios to examine factors associated with condom non-use. Results: One hundred eighty-eight women had at least one male sex partner prior to enrollment or during follow-up, and 117 had first intercourse with a male partner while on study. Women had sex on average 1.7 times per week, though frequency declined as partnership length increased. One-third (33.8%) of 27,897 intercourse events were condom-protected. Older age (20+ vs.
Download or read book Romantic Jealousy and Behavioral Outcomes written by Sean Higgins and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Condom Use Among Heterosexual Couples written by Krista Edgley and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality written by Jerrold S. Greenberg and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proceedings of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 952 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Research practitioner Session Abstracts written by AAHE Research Coordinating Board and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
