Condoms on Campus: Understanding College Students' Embarrassment, Self-Efficacy, and Beliefs About Distribution
Sara B Oswalt1, Scott Butler2, Beth Sundstrom3
1From the Department of Public Health, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
|August 29, 2023
Summary
College students widely support campus condom distribution programs. However, interventions are needed to reduce embarrassment and enhance condom self-efficacy, particularly for specific student groups.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sexual Health Education
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Campus condom distribution programs are key structural interventions for reducing STIs and unplanned pregnancies.
- Understanding student attitudes towards these programs is crucial for effective implementation and condom use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess college students' beliefs regarding campus condom distribution programs.
- To examine personal levels of condom embarrassment and condom self-efficacy among students.
- To identify predictors of condom use based on these attitudes and demographics.
Main Methods:
- Survey data collected from 2809 students across 6 universities.
- Utilized T tests and ANOVA for demographic comparisons.
- Employed logistic regression to determine predictors of condom use.
Main Results:
- Over 97% of students support campus condom distribution.
- Moderate embarrassment reported in condom acquisition/possession, lower for negotiation/use.
- Condom users, men, and those in relationships reported less embarrassment and higher self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Student support for campus condom distribution is high.
- Targeted interventions are necessary to address embarrassment and boost self-efficacy.
- Tailoring strategies based on gender, relationship status, and condom experience is recommended.
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