W. B. de Bruin, J. Downs, Baruch Fischhoff, C. Palmgren
Abstract Measures of adolescents' HIV/AIDS knowledge that cover only die basic facts may fail to assess underlying misunderstandings in need of intervention. We developed and evaluated a measure covering the broad domain of HIV/AIDS knowledge, emphasizing misunderstandings revealed in semi-structured qualitative interviews. These included the cumulative and relative risks of unsafe behaviors, proper condom use, needle cleaning, HIV test procedures, and disease progression. Reliability was satisfactory; a correlation between test performance and condom use among sexually active teens provided predictive validity.
{"title":"Development and Evaluation of an HIV/AIDS Knowledge Measure for Adolescents Focusing on Misconceptions","authors":"W. B. de Bruin, J. Downs, Baruch Fischhoff, C. Palmgren","doi":"10.1300/J499v08n01_03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J499v08n01_03","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Measures of adolescents' HIV/AIDS knowledge that cover only die basic facts may fail to assess underlying misunderstandings in need of intervention. We developed and evaluated a measure covering the broad domain of HIV/AIDS knowledge, emphasizing misunderstandings revealed in semi-structured qualitative interviews. These included the cumulative and relative risks of unsafe behaviors, proper condom use, needle cleaning, HIV test procedures, and disease progression. Reliability was satisfactory; a correlation between test performance and condom use among sexually active teens provided predictive validity.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"8 1","pages":"35 - 57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J499v08n01_03","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66356395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract Despite the increasing numbers of young Canadian females becoming infected with HIV through heterosexual transmission with an infected male sexual partner, the majority of current HIV prevention programs and services in Canada continue to ignore the needs of young heterosexual males. This research is derived from 30 indepfh interviews, 9 focus groups and 13 indepfh interviews with sexual and reproductive health educators. The preliminary results of a province-wide, qualitative study on the sexual and reproductive needs of young sexually active males (n = 50) indicate that heterosexual males remain glaringly absent from HIV prevention programming in Nova Scotia. A number of key themes illustrate the current disconnect between sexual and reproductive health messages and the HIV prevention education needs of young heterosexual males. These themes include perceptions of male sexuality, peer norms, structural and attitudinal barriers to information, and confidentiality. This paper highlights these key themes in the context of focus groups conducted with a sample of young heterosexual males from across Nova Scotia, Canada. The paper concludes with possible directions for the development of healthy sexuality programming and HIV prevention education best practices for young, heterosexual males.
{"title":"The Preliminary Findings of a Study Exploring the Perceptions of a Sample of Young Heterosexual Males Regarding HIV Prevention Education Programming in Nova Scotia, Canada","authors":"J. Gahagan, L. Rehman, L. Barbour, S. McWilliam","doi":"10.1300/J499v08n01_08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J499v08n01_08","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Despite the increasing numbers of young Canadian females becoming infected with HIV through heterosexual transmission with an infected male sexual partner, the majority of current HIV prevention programs and services in Canada continue to ignore the needs of young heterosexual males. This research is derived from 30 indepfh interviews, 9 focus groups and 13 indepfh interviews with sexual and reproductive health educators. The preliminary results of a province-wide, qualitative study on the sexual and reproductive needs of young sexually active males (n = 50) indicate that heterosexual males remain glaringly absent from HIV prevention programming in Nova Scotia. A number of key themes illustrate the current disconnect between sexual and reproductive health messages and the HIV prevention education needs of young heterosexual males. These themes include perceptions of male sexuality, peer norms, structural and attitudinal barriers to information, and confidentiality. This paper highlights these key themes in the context of focus groups conducted with a sample of young heterosexual males from across Nova Scotia, Canada. The paper concludes with possible directions for the development of healthy sexuality programming and HIV prevention education best practices for young, heterosexual males.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"24 1","pages":"135 - 153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J499v08n01_08","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66356796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tamara Landry, I. Luginaah, E. Maticka-Tyndale, D. Elkins
Abstract This paper examined the everyday challenges, Stressors and coping strategies of orphans affected by HIV/AIDS in Nyanza, Kenya. A thematic analysis of six focus group discussions with orphans was guided by Stress and Coping Theoretical Framework. The orphans reported intense stress at the time of their parents' death with their immediate concern being who would care for them. Most orphans were separated from their siblings, and this separation only compounded the Stressors and difficulties encountered by orphans. Orphans reported having problems with schooling and being treated differently as compared with the children of their caregivers. Orphans adopted various emotion-foused and problem-focused coping strategies, which were reinforced by financial and social support provided by their caregivers and community-based organizations.
{"title":"Orphans in Nyanza, Kenya","authors":"Tamara Landry, I. Luginaah, E. Maticka-Tyndale, D. Elkins","doi":"10.1300/J499v08n01_05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J499v08n01_05","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper examined the everyday challenges, Stressors and coping strategies of orphans affected by HIV/AIDS in Nyanza, Kenya. A thematic analysis of six focus group discussions with orphans was guided by Stress and Coping Theoretical Framework. The orphans reported intense stress at the time of their parents' death with their immediate concern being who would care for them. Most orphans were separated from their siblings, and this separation only compounded the Stressors and difficulties encountered by orphans. Orphans reported having problems with schooling and being treated differently as compared with the children of their caregivers. Orphans adopted various emotion-foused and problem-focused coping strategies, which were reinforced by financial and social support provided by their caregivers and community-based organizations.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"8 1","pages":"75 - 98"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J499v08n01_05","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66356100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matthew B. Moyer, A. Silvestre, E. Lombardi, Christopher A. Taylor
Abstract Concerned about reports of a 15% decline in HIV testing among high-risk youth in an earlier study in Pittsburgh, this study was initiated to explore reasons why young people are not getting tested for HIV, while gathering data on their respective level of risk taking behaviors. A total of 580 surveys were collected from youth aged between 14 and 24. Overall, 17% of youth were found to be at high to some risk for HIV infection, while many of them agreed they were not at-risk for HIV. Young MSM reported being afraid of testing HIV positive. Young people continue to engage in high-risk behaviors and avoid HIV testing, and efforts are needed to identify these youth and equip them with the resources they need to avoid infection.
{"title":"High-Risk Behaviors Among Youth and Their Reasons for Not Getting Tested for HIV","authors":"Matthew B. Moyer, A. Silvestre, E. Lombardi, Christopher A. Taylor","doi":"10.1300/J499v08n01_04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J499v08n01_04","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Concerned about reports of a 15% decline in HIV testing among high-risk youth in an earlier study in Pittsburgh, this study was initiated to explore reasons why young people are not getting tested for HIV, while gathering data on their respective level of risk taking behaviors. A total of 580 surveys were collected from youth aged between 14 and 24. Overall, 17% of youth were found to be at high to some risk for HIV infection, while many of them agreed they were not at-risk for HIV. Young MSM reported being afraid of testing HIV positive. Young people continue to engage in high-risk behaviors and avoid HIV testing, and efforts are needed to identify these youth and equip them with the resources they need to avoid infection.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"8 1","pages":"59 - 73"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J499v08n01_04","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66356016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Milhausen, J. Sales, G. Wingood, R. DiClemente, L. Salazar, R. Crosby
Abstract This paper reports on three studies in which the Partner Communication Scale (PCS) is validated. The PCS assesses African American adolescent females' frequency of sexual communication with male sex partners. The PCS was administered to three samples of African American female adolescents (N = 522; N = 280; N = 715) ranging in age from 14 to 21. The PCS demonstrated strong internal consistency and acceptable stability over 6-month and 12-month follow-up periods. Scores on the PCS were correlated with frequency of parent communication, sexual communication self-efficacy, sexual refusal self-efficacy, fear of communication about condoms, partner-related barriers to condom use, relationship satisfaction, self-esteem, exposure to communication-related sex education in schools and condom use, particularly with nonsteady male sex partners. The present investigation indicates that the PCS is a reliable and valid measure of frequency of sexual communication for female adolescents with their male sex partners. Future research with the PCS with more diverse samples in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, age and sexual orientation will be useful to establish its reliability and validity for these adolescent subgroups.
{"title":"Validation of a Partner Sexual Communication Scale for Use in HIV/AIDS Prevention Interventions","authors":"R. Milhausen, J. Sales, G. Wingood, R. DiClemente, L. Salazar, R. Crosby","doi":"10.1300/J499v08n01_02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J499v08n01_02","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper reports on three studies in which the Partner Communication Scale (PCS) is validated. The PCS assesses African American adolescent females' frequency of sexual communication with male sex partners. The PCS was administered to three samples of African American female adolescents (N = 522; N = 280; N = 715) ranging in age from 14 to 21. The PCS demonstrated strong internal consistency and acceptable stability over 6-month and 12-month follow-up periods. Scores on the PCS were correlated with frequency of parent communication, sexual communication self-efficacy, sexual refusal self-efficacy, fear of communication about condoms, partner-related barriers to condom use, relationship satisfaction, self-esteem, exposure to communication-related sex education in schools and condom use, particularly with nonsteady male sex partners. The present investigation indicates that the PCS is a reliable and valid measure of frequency of sexual communication for female adolescents with their male sex partners. Future research with the PCS with more diverse samples in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, age and sexual orientation will be useful to establish its reliability and validity for these adolescent subgroups.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"8 1","pages":"11 - 33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J499v08n01_02","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66356323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Li Li, Luohua Jiang, Lynwood Lord, M. Rotheram-Borus
Abstract This study explores discrepancies in perceiving family conflict between HIV-infected parents and their adolescent children aged 12 to 22. A representative sample of 382 adolescent children and their HIV+ parents were recruited and assessed over 4 years. Relationships between discrepancies in perception and family demographics and the impact of discrepancies on adolescent adjustment are examined. A significant gap in perceiving family conflict was reported between parents and young adolescents aged 12. A higher level of discrepancy was associated with poor economic status, lower parental education, parental hard drug use, and negative parental coping style. Behavioral intervention programs for adolescents must consider both parents' and adolescents' psychosocial status and behavioral indicators as well as their impact on perceptions of family conflict.
{"title":"The Perception of Family Conflict by Parents Living with HIV/AIDS and Their Adolescent Children","authors":"Li Li, Luohua Jiang, Lynwood Lord, M. Rotheram-Borus","doi":"10.1300/J499v08n01_06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J499v08n01_06","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study explores discrepancies in perceiving family conflict between HIV-infected parents and their adolescent children aged 12 to 22. A representative sample of 382 adolescent children and their HIV+ parents were recruited and assessed over 4 years. Relationships between discrepancies in perception and family demographics and the impact of discrepancies on adolescent adjustment are examined. A significant gap in perceiving family conflict was reported between parents and young adolescents aged 12. A higher level of discrepancy was associated with poor economic status, lower parental education, parental hard drug use, and negative parental coping style. Behavioral intervention programs for adolescents must consider both parents' and adolescents' psychosocial status and behavioral indicators as well as their impact on perceptions of family conflict.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"8 1","pages":"114 - 99"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J499v08n01_06","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66356561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Mosack, C. Gore-felton, M. Chartier, E. McGarvey
Abstract This study examined individual, peer, and family variables associated with adolescent sexual risk behavior. Participants included 1008 adolescents (857 males and 151 females) incarcerated in Virginia juvenile correctional facilities. At the bivariate level, externalizing behaviors, social problems, perceived friend support, perceived family support, and family structure were significantly correlated (p < .10) with the lifetime number of sexual partners. After controlling age, multivariate analyses found that externalizing behaviors, social problems, perceptions of better family support, and family structure were significantly associated with the lifetime number of sexual partners for the full sample (p < .01) and males (p < .01). For females, externalizing behaviors and social problems were significantly associated with lifetime number of sexual partners (p < .01). These findings support the need to consider social influences on sexual risk-taking among adolescents. Intervention efforts aimed at reducing risk behavior among adolescents should be gender specific and focus on developing effective coping behaviors and bolstering social support, particularly within family systems.
{"title":"Individual, Peer, and Family Variables Associated with Risky Sexual Behavior Among Male and Female Incarcerated Adolescents","authors":"K. Mosack, C. Gore-felton, M. Chartier, E. McGarvey","doi":"10.1300/J499v08n01_07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J499v08n01_07","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study examined individual, peer, and family variables associated with adolescent sexual risk behavior. Participants included 1008 adolescents (857 males and 151 females) incarcerated in Virginia juvenile correctional facilities. At the bivariate level, externalizing behaviors, social problems, perceived friend support, perceived family support, and family structure were significantly correlated (p < .10) with the lifetime number of sexual partners. After controlling age, multivariate analyses found that externalizing behaviors, social problems, perceptions of better family support, and family structure were significantly associated with the lifetime number of sexual partners for the full sample (p < .01) and males (p < .01). For females, externalizing behaviors and social problems were significantly associated with lifetime number of sexual partners (p < .01). These findings support the need to consider social influences on sexual risk-taking among adolescents. Intervention efforts aimed at reducing risk behavior among adolescents should be gender specific and focus on developing effective coping behaviors and bolstering social support, particularly within family systems.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"8 1","pages":"115 - 133"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J499v08n01_07","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66356660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abstract This study examined the predictive power of knowledge, attitudes, support for AIDS education, teaching comfort, perceived behavioral control, religious (Vodoun and Christian) beliefs, and subjective norms on Haitian educators' teaching of HIV/AIDS to their students. Two hundred and fourteen teachers from Jeremie and surrounding areas in Haiti completed an anonymous questionnaire that included demographic questions, open-ended questions and eight scales. Four variables (subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, religious beliefs, and participant gender) were found to be significant predictors of HIV/AIDS teaching behavior. A binary logistic regression model was developed and correctly categorized 73% of those who did and did not teach about HIV to their students. Responses to open-ended questions supported and extended findings from the quantitative analyses.
{"title":"HIV/AIDS Teaching Behaviors of Educators in Haiti","authors":"Lise D. Martel, C. Mueller","doi":"10.1300/J499v07n02_07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J499v07n02_07","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study examined the predictive power of knowledge, attitudes, support for AIDS education, teaching comfort, perceived behavioral control, religious (Vodoun and Christian) beliefs, and subjective norms on Haitian educators' teaching of HIV/AIDS to their students. Two hundred and fourteen teachers from Jeremie and surrounding areas in Haiti completed an anonymous questionnaire that included demographic questions, open-ended questions and eight scales. Four variables (subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, religious beliefs, and participant gender) were found to be significant predictors of HIV/AIDS teaching behavior. A binary logistic regression model was developed and correctly categorized 73% of those who did and did not teach about HIV to their students. Responses to open-ended questions supported and extended findings from the quantitative analyses.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"7 1","pages":"105 - 118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J499v07n02_07","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66355863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Davis, Melissa M. Sloan, Samuel A. Macmaster, Leslie E. Hughes
Abstract In order to address HIV infection among college students, a comprehensive measure is needed that can be used with samples from culturally diverse populations. Therefore, this paper assessed the reliability and validity of an HIV/AIDS questionnaire that measures fours dimensions of HIV/AIDS awareness—factual knowledge, prejudice, personal risk, and misconceptions about HIV transmission, and will enable cross-cultural research. The International AIDS Questionnaire—Chinese Version (IAQ-C) was developed and validated by Davis, Tang, Chan, and Noel (1999) for use with Chinese populations. In this study, the validity and reliability of the International AIDS Questionnaire—English Version (IQA-E) was assessed on a sample of English-speaking college students from the United States (N = 200) and Australia (N = 74). The results of the CFA supported the four-factor model, and the normative data show patterns similar to previous research. The total IAQ-E had a high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.88). The Cronbach's alphas for the sub-scales were 0.87 (myths), 0.81 (attitudes), 0.66 (personal risk), and 0.40 (facts). A 2-week test-retest reliability study on a sub-sample of 32 students revealed a Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient of 0.882 (p < 0.001). This instrument provides a valid and reliable comprehensive measure of HIV/AIDS for use with English-speaking samples.
{"title":"The International AIDS Questionnaire—English Version (IAQ-E)","authors":"C. Davis, Melissa M. Sloan, Samuel A. Macmaster, Leslie E. Hughes","doi":"10.1300/J499v07n02_03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J499v07n02_03","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In order to address HIV infection among college students, a comprehensive measure is needed that can be used with samples from culturally diverse populations. Therefore, this paper assessed the reliability and validity of an HIV/AIDS questionnaire that measures fours dimensions of HIV/AIDS awareness—factual knowledge, prejudice, personal risk, and misconceptions about HIV transmission, and will enable cross-cultural research. The International AIDS Questionnaire—Chinese Version (IAQ-C) was developed and validated by Davis, Tang, Chan, and Noel (1999) for use with Chinese populations. In this study, the validity and reliability of the International AIDS Questionnaire—English Version (IQA-E) was assessed on a sample of English-speaking college students from the United States (N = 200) and Australia (N = 74). The results of the CFA supported the four-factor model, and the normative data show patterns similar to previous research. The total IAQ-E had a high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.88). The Cronbach's alphas for the sub-scales were 0.87 (myths), 0.81 (attitudes), 0.66 (personal risk), and 0.40 (facts). A 2-week test-retest reliability study on a sub-sample of 32 students revealed a Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient of 0.882 (p < 0.001). This instrument provides a valid and reliable comprehensive measure of HIV/AIDS for use with English-speaking samples.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"7 1","pages":"29 - 42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J499v07n02_03","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66355186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Rhodes, T. McCoy, Morrow R. Omli, G. Cohen, H. Champion, R. Durant
Abstract Using data collected from an online internet-based assessment, we explored condom use rates and the characteristics of condom users among sexually active, unmarried heterosexual college students within a stratified random sample of 2,645 students from 10 universities in North Carolina. Of 1,417 students who fit the inclusion criteria, 39% were male and 61% were female. Half reported consistent condom use. Using correlated logistic regression, consistent condom use was associated with being male (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 1.47; 95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 1.16-1.86); underclassman academic classification (AOR = 0.87 per year increase, 95%CI = 0.78-0.96); being involved in performing arts (AOR = 1.63, 95%CI = 1.10-2.42); not smoking within the past 30 days (AOR = 1.38, 95%CI = 1.09-1.75); and not having a steady boy/girlfriend (AOR = 1.42, 95%CI = 1.09-1.85). These findings underscore the importance of tailoring HIV prevention strategies and intervention activities to student characteristics.
{"title":"Who Really Uses Condoms?","authors":"S. Rhodes, T. McCoy, Morrow R. Omli, G. Cohen, H. Champion, R. Durant","doi":"10.1300/J499v07n02_02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J499v07n02_02","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Using data collected from an online internet-based assessment, we explored condom use rates and the characteristics of condom users among sexually active, unmarried heterosexual college students within a stratified random sample of 2,645 students from 10 universities in North Carolina. Of 1,417 students who fit the inclusion criteria, 39% were male and 61% were female. Half reported consistent condom use. Using correlated logistic regression, consistent condom use was associated with being male (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 1.47; 95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 1.16-1.86); underclassman academic classification (AOR = 0.87 per year increase, 95%CI = 0.78-0.96); being involved in performing arts (AOR = 1.63, 95%CI = 1.10-2.42); not smoking within the past 30 days (AOR = 1.38, 95%CI = 1.09-1.75); and not having a steady boy/girlfriend (AOR = 1.42, 95%CI = 1.09-1.85). These findings underscore the importance of tailoring HIV prevention strategies and intervention activities to student characteristics.","PeriodicalId":87475,"journal":{"name":"Journal of HIV/AIDS prevention in children & youth","volume":"7 1","pages":"27 - 9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J499v07n02_02","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66355106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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