Patterns of condom use among students at historically Black colleges and universities: Implications for HIV prevention efforts among college-age young adults.
Summary of "Patterns of condom use among students at historically Black colleges and universities: Implications for HIV prevention efforts among college-age young adults."
Abstract Over 1.1 million Americans are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and African-American youth and young adults are disproportionately affected. Condoms are the most effective prevention tool, yet data regarding condom use patterns for African-American college youth are lacking. To inform and strengthen HIV prevention strategies with African-American college-age youth, we surveyed students attending 24 historically Black colleges and universities regarding condom use patterns. Students were administered anonymous questionnaires online to explore knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to condom use during last sexual intercourse (LSI). Among 824 sexually active respondents (51.8% female, median age 20 years, 90.6% heterosexuals), 526 (63.8%) reported condom use during LSI. Students who used condoms for disease prevention, whose mothers completed high school or had some college education or completed college were more likely to have used a condom during LSI. Spontaneity of sexual encounters, not feeling at risk of HIV, and partner-related perceptions were associated with condom non-use during LSI (p<0.05). Over a third of our college youth sample did not use a condom during LSI and may benefit from increased condom education efforts. These efforts should highlight condoms' effectiveness in protection from HIV. Future HIV education and prevention strategies with similar groups of young adults should explore the implications of maternal education, clarify perceptions of HIV risk, and consider strategies that increase consistent condom use to interrupt sexual transmission of HIV.
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a Fulton County Health Services, Health and Wellness , Atlanta , GA , USA.
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Name: AIDS care
ISSN: 1360-0451
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- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22670599
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2012.687864
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