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[Condom use among the young engaging in vaginal intercourse]
J L Bimbela1, J M Jiménez, N Alfaro
1Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública, Granada, Spain.
Gaceta Sanitaria
|July 11, 2002
Summary
Young people
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sexual Health
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Condom use is crucial for preventing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
- Understanding factors influencing condom use among young people is vital for targeted public health interventions.
- Adolescent sexual behavior and decision-making regarding contraception require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe condom usage patterns in penetrative vaginal intercourse among young individuals.
- To identify demographic, behavioral, and attitudinal factors associated with consistent condom use.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1,000 individuals aged 14-24 in Andalusia, Spain.
- Data collected via self-administered questionnaires, with a representative sample and 95% confidence interval.
- Bivariate analysis and hierarchical logistic regression using the PRECEDE model framework.
Main Results:
- Of sexually active participants, 47% reported vaginal intercourse.
- Consistent condom use was associated with intentions for safe behavior and lower sexual frequency.
- Non-use was linked to living independently, external locus of control, and perceived partner trust.
Conclusions:
- Predisposing factors, particularly attitudes related to sexual partners, significantly influence condom use.
- Interventions should focus on integrating condom use with partner trust and challenging assumptions of safety with regular partners.
- Promoting active participation in sexual health education can enhance perceived compatibility between trust and condom use.
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