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Motivations for condom use and nonuse.

David C Bell1, Roberto A Trevino, John S Atkinson

  • 1Affiliated Systems Corporation, Houston, TX 77027-6022, USA. dbell@affiliatedsystems.com

Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology
|February 18, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Understanding condom use motivations is key for public health. Peer norms and relationship factors influence both condom use and nonuse, while moral norms and self-interest play complex roles.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Condom use is crucial for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies.
  • Motivations for condom use and nonuse are complex and vary across different populations.
  • Understanding these motivations can inform targeted public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the underlying motivations for condom use and nonuse in a sample of drug users and nonusers.
  • To identify key factors influencing decisions regarding condom utilization.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory study design was employed.
  • Participants (N=226) who had or had not used condoms in the past 30 days rated reasons for their behavior.
  • Factor analysis was used to summarize motivations for condom use and nonuse.

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Main Results:

  • Peer norms and relationship motivations (caring) were associated with both condom use and nonuse.
  • Moral norms supported condom use, whereas denial of moral norms supported nonuse.
  • Self-interest, specifically personal pleasure, motivated condom nonuse.
  • Self-protection as a motivation for condom use was linked to protecting one's partner.

Conclusions:

  • Motivations for condom use and nonuse are multifaceted, involving social, relational, moral, and self-interest dimensions.
  • Interventions should consider the interplay of these factors, particularly peer influence and relationship dynamics.
  • Future research could explore how these motivations differ across diverse demographic groups and risk behaviors.