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Condoms and developmental contexts in younger adolescent boys.
J G Rosenberger1, D L Bell, K R McBride
1Department of Pediatrics, Section of Adolescent Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
|May 8, 2010
Summary
Young adolescent boys often learn about condoms from family, with a focus on pregnancy prevention. Negative perceptions and a need to explore condoms before use impact early adoption for sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent health
- Sexual health education
- Public health
Background:
- Condom use is crucial for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young men.
- Limited understanding exists regarding how younger adolescent boys acquire knowledge and initiate condom use.
- This study investigates information sources, attitudes, acquisition, practice, and early condom use in 14-16-year-old boys.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how adolescent boys aged 14-16 learn about and use condoms.
- To identify primary sources of condom information and acquisition for this age group.
- To understand attitudes and developmental stages related to early condom use.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of open-ended interviews with thirty 14-16-year-old boys from a high STI rate community clinic.
- Interviews focused on sources of information, situations for and against condom use, and personal experiences.
- Audio recordings were transcribed and coded to identify key concepts and social cognitions.
Main Results:
- Participants perceived condoms as reducing sexual pleasure, regardless of experience.
- Families were the main source of condom information and supply, emphasizing pregnancy prevention over STI prevention.
- Participant views on condoms were categorized into three developmental stages: disinterest, exploration (curiosity/preparation), and experience.
Conclusions:
- Negative perceptions of condoms and the significant role of families in information dissemination require attention.
- Adolescent STI prevention programs must consider the developmental need for exploration and practice with condoms before use.
- Findings inform the development of more effective sexual health education strategies for young men.
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