Condom Communication: Reports of Sexually Active Young Adults' Recent Messages With New Partners

The incidence of sexually transmitted infections is high, with recent estimates suggesting 110 million cases (CDC, 2013b). A key method to reducing the risk for sexually transmitted infections is the use of a condom. Consequently, this inquiry aimed to describe the content of and reactions to condom...

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Published in:Journal of health communication 2017-09, Vol.22 (9), p.763-771
Main Authors: Horan, Sean M., Cafferty, Lauren A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Communication
Condoms
Female
Health problems
Health technology assessment
Human papillomavirus
Humans
Infections
Male
Middle Aged
Sexual behavior
Sexual Behavior - psychology
Sexual Partners - psychology
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - prevention & control
STD
Verbal communication
Young Adult
Young adults
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Summary:The incidence of sexually transmitted infections is high, with recent estimates suggesting 110 million cases (CDC, 2013b). A key method to reducing the risk for sexually transmitted infections is the use of a condom. Consequently, this inquiry aimed to describe the content of and reactions to condom communication. Results revealed the following condom conversation strategies: condom possession, condom exploration, condom demand, and health concerns. Results both support and challenge previous condom studies, therefore extending and informing this line of research. Data further describe reactions to condom conversations and reasons for not having a condom conversation. Findings provide tangible evidence to be used in the training of sexually active young adults.
ISSN:1081-0730
1087-0415
DOI:10.1080/10810730.2017.1355420