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  • Public Health
  • Psychology
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Embarrassment is a significant factor influencing health behaviors.
  • Condom use is crucial for preventing sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.
  • Understanding barriers to condom use is essential for effective public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the extent of embarrassment associated with various stages of condom use.
  • To investigate the coping strategies employed by individuals to manage condom-related embarrassment.
  • To examine the relationship between embarrassment, coping strategies, age, and experience.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted to gather data on embarrassment levels and coping mechanisms.
  • Coping theory was integrated to analyze the strategies used during condom purchase.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to identify correlations between embarrassment, coping, age, and experience.

Main Results:

  • Purchasing condoms elicited the highest levels of embarrassment, followed by carrying and disposal.
  • Using and storing condoms were associated with the least embarrassment.
  • Individuals employed multiple cognitive and behavioral coping strategies, with greater use among those experiencing more embarrassment.
  • Both embarrassment and the number of coping strategies decreased with increased age and experience.

Conclusions:

  • Embarrassment related to condoms acts as a barrier to consistent condom acquisition and use, particularly among young adults.
  • Coping strategies can mitigate embarrassment, facilitating condom use.
  • Interventions aimed at reducing condom-related embarrassment may improve sexual health outcomes.