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High-risk STD/HIV behavior among college students.

N E MacDonald1, G A Wells, W A Fisher

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Canada.

JAMA
|June 20, 1990
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Young adults show concerningly low condom use despite awareness of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Educational programs are crucial to improve safe sex practices and reduce STD/HIV transmission risks.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Adolescent sexually transmitted disease (STD) epidemic raises concerns about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) spread.
  • Understanding knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess STD/HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and risk behaviors among Canadian first-year college and university students.
  • To identify factors influencing condom use and inform educational program development.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of 5514 first-year community college and university students in Canada.
  • Data collected on demographics, sexual activity, STD/HIV knowledge, condom use, and risk behaviors.

Main Results:

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  • Students demonstrated greater knowledge of HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) than other STDs.
  • Low consistent condom use was reported, especially among those with multiple partners or engaging in anal intercourse.
  • Factors hindering condom use included embarrassment, communication difficulties, oral contraceptive use, and perceived interference with pleasure.

Conclusions:

  • Significant gaps exist in condom use among sexually active young adults, increasing STD/HIV risk.
  • Educational interventions should address identified barriers to condom use and promote safer sexual practices.
  • Behaviorally focused programs are needed to improve condom utilization and mitigate STD/HIV transmission.