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Condom use among U.S. men, 1991

K Tanfer1, W R Grady, D H Klepinger

  • 1Battelle Human Affairs Research Center, Seattle.

Family Planning Perspectives
|March 1, 1993
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In 1991, 27% of sexually active men used condoms. Condom use varied by race, age, education, and sexual behavior, with younger, Black, and more educated men reporting higher usage.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Condom use is a critical factor in preventing unintended pregnancies and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
  • Understanding demographic and behavioral correlates of condom use is essential for targeted public health interventions.
  • Previous research indicated varying patterns of condom adoption across different population subgroups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the prevalence and correlates of condom use among sexually active men in the United States.
  • To identify demographic (race, age, education) and behavioral (number of partners, sexual practices) factors associated with condom utilization.
  • To determine the primary motivations for condom use (birth control, STI prevention, or both).

Main Methods:

Keywords:
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  • Analysis of a nationally representative sample of men aged 20-39 interviewed in 1991.
  • Statistical examination of condom usage rates in the four weeks preceding the interview.
  • Stratified analysis by race, age, education level, number of sexual partners, and specific sexual behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Overall, 27% of sexually active men reported condom use in the prior four weeks.
  • Black men (38%) and younger men (<30 years) (36%) were more likely to use condoms than white men (25%) and older men (>30 years) (19%).
  • Condom use correlated positively with the number of partners and engagement in anal intercourse, one-night stands, or homosexual/bisexual activity. Educational attainment showed complex associations, particularly among Black men.

Conclusions:

  • Significant disparities in condom use exist based on race, age, and sexual behavior.
  • Motivations for condom use were predominantly for birth control, with a smaller proportion using them solely for STI/HIV prevention.
  • Findings highlight the need for tailored public health strategies to promote consistent and correct condom use across diverse male populations.