Factors Influencing Selected Heterosexual Male College Students' Condom Use

This study assessed selected heterosexual male college students' use of condoms, their reasons for using condoms, and their attitudes toward sexuality and condoms. Three hundred five male subjects completed a questionnaire that assessed class standing, marital status, reasons for using condoms,...

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Published in:Journal of American college health 1989-11, Vol.38 (3), p.137-141
Main Authors: Baffi, Charles R., Schroeder, Kelli Kenison, Redican, Kerry J., McCluskey, Lawrence
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude to Health
Contraception Behavior - psychology
Contraceptive Devices, Male - utilization
Health Behavior
Humans
Male
Population
Students - psychology
Universities
Virginia
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Summary:This study assessed selected heterosexual male college students' use of condoms, their reasons for using condoms, and their attitudes toward sexuality and condoms. Three hundred five male subjects completed a questionnaire that assessed class standing, marital status, reasons for using condoms, number of recent sexual partners, intention to use condoms, and attitudes toward sexuality and condoms. Although no relationship between attitudes toward sexuality and attitudes toward condoms was noted, a negative correlation (− .42) was found between attitude toward condoms and intention to use condoms within the next month if the subject were to have intercourse during that time. Recommendations for increasing condom use are presented.
ISSN:0744-8481
1940-3208
DOI:10.1080/07448481.1989.9938432