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The condom race

J Hayden1

  • 1Department of Community Health at William Paterson College, Wayne, New Jersey.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|November 1, 1993
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The Condom Race activity improves young people's confidence and skills in using condoms for safer sex. This fun, hands-on approach addresses gaps between knowing about and practicing safe sex behaviors.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sex Education
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Young people often know about condom use but struggle with consistent practice.
  • A lack of practical skills and confidence may explain the gap between knowledge and behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the "Condom Race" activity in enhancing condom use skills and confidence among young people.
  • To provide a practical, engaging method for safer sex education.

Main Methods:

  • The "Condom Race" involves a hands-on relay-style activity where participants practice placing condoms on models.
  • The exercise is designed to be humorous and non-threatening to reduce anxiety around condom use.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Age FactorsAmericasBarrier MethodsBehaviorCondomContraceptionContraceptive MethodsDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEducationFamily PlanningHealth EducationNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsRisk Reduction BehaviorSchoolsSex EducationStudentsSummary ReportUnited StatesUniversitiesYouth

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  • Participants reported increased confidence in their ability to use, discuss, and carry condoms.
  • The activity was perceived as quick, amusing, and easy to implement.

    • Conclusions:

    • The "Condom Race" is an effective educational tool for improving practical condom skills and confidence.
    • This activity can help bridge the gap between safer sex knowledge and practice in young populations.