Balance decisional sobre el uso del condón asociado a la conducta sexual de riesgo en universitarios / Decisional balance of condom use associated with risky sexual behavior in university students

Resumen La adquisición de alguna Infección de Transmisión Sexual (ITS) y los embarazos no planificados son riesgos a los que se enfrentan los jóvenes ante la decisión de no usar condón al tener relaciones sexuales. La aproximación del balance decisional enfatiza qué costos y beneficios están asociados a la conducta sexual de riesgo. Las decisiones acerca del uso del condón son un precursor de la conducta y este proceso puede estar influido por los beneficios que se perciban sobre él. El objetivo de la presente investigación es identificar la relación de las ganancias y pérdidas del uso del condón con la conducta sexual de riesgo. Se evaluó la conducta sexual de riesgo y el uso del condón masculino en sus relaciones sexuales. Se midieron las ganancias y las pérdidas del condón con una escala de medición, en una muestra de 257 universitarios, con una edad entre 18 y 39 años (. = 22.34; DE = 3.6) de Querétaro, México. La evaluación del balance decisional indica que las ganancias son mayores que las pérdidas (costos) del uso consistente del condón en las relaciones sexuales. Se encontraron asociaciones entre las ganancias y las pérdidas con indicadores de la conducta sexual de riesgo. Se observa que los universitarios que no utilizan condón manifiestan mayores pérdidas por utilizarlo. En las ganancias, se aprecia un aumento en las puntuaciones cuando se usa condón. Lo encontrado provee apoyo para el desarrollo de intervenciones que promuevan las ganancias o beneficios para incrementar el uso consistente del condón.

Abstract The acquisition of a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and unplanned pregnancies are risks that young people deal when deciding not to use a condom when having sexual intercourse. During the decision-making process, individuals value the benefits (gains) and losses (costs) associated with a behavior. Cost-benefit analysis has been investigated to examine the differential impact of gains and losses on risky behaviours. The decisional balance approach emphasizes that costs and benefits are associated with risky sexual behavior. Decisions about condom use are a precursor to behavior, and this process may be influenced by perceived benefits. In the present study, it is proposed that the balance between the benefit and the loss of condom use contributes to consistent condom use. These factors as determinants of behaviour must be considered under the cultural context in which they are carried out. The objective of this research is to identify the relationship of gains and losses from condom use with risky sexual behaviour. It was hypothesized that: 1) Young people will evaluate the benefits (gains) with higher scores compared to the losses (costs) in deciding to use a condom in sexual intercourse. 2) The gains will be greater in those college students who use a condom more frequently and the losses will not be the same among those who use a condom. To evaluate risky sexual behavior and the use of the male condom in their sexual relations were considered. Condom gains and losses were measured with a measurement scale in a sample of 257 university students, aged between 18 and 39 years (. = 22.34; SD = 3.6) from Querétaro, México. With reference to sexual behavior, it was found that 89.1 % have started their sexual activity. The average age of initiation of sexual life is 15.41 years. The frequency of sexual activity is once or twice each month. The mean of sexual partners is 4.2, with a median of 3. The 68.5 % reported using some contraceptive method and regarding the use of condoms, 27.8 % always use it and 5.7 % never use it. To evaluate the decisional balance, subtracting the gain and loss factors created a net difference score. The gain factor was subtracted from its counterpart of the loss factor to indicate the preference for having sex with a condom. The decisional balance assessment indicates that the gains are greater than the losses (costs) of consistent condom use in sexual intercourse. Associations were found between gains and losses with indicators of risky sexual behavior. It is observed that university students who do not use a condom show greater losses from using it. In gains, there is an increase in scores when using a condom. Additionally, it is observed that university students, who sometimes use a condom, show greater losses for using it, unlike those who always use it, which show low scores in the losses of using it. In gains factor, there is an increase in the scores when using a condom, that is, those who never or almost never use a condom have the lowest scores and as the scores increase, the frequency of using a condom in their sexual relations also increases. In conclusion, gains and losses from male condom use are associated with risky sexual behavior (age of sexual activity, number of partners and condom use) in the university context. The findings provide support for the development of interventions that promote gains or benefits to increase consistent condom use. It is important to consider in specific interventions those young people who decide to continue having sex without using a condom despite the costs and possible consequences of not using it.

Association between HIV Perceived Risk and Intimate Partner Violence among Women / Asociación entre Percepción de Riesgo de VIH y Violencia de Pareja en Mujeres

Abstract HIV risk perception and Intimate partner violence (IPV) are related to HIV infection in women. However, there is a lack of information regarding on the association between risk perception and IPV in the Mexican population. This study aimed to identify and characterize subgroups based on their risk perception through the analysis of latent classes and to evaluate the variables associated with HIV risk perception. An online survey was conducted to assess sexual and preventive behavior, HIV risk perception, and intimate partner violence. Three hundred thirty-two women participated; the sampling was for convenience. Two latent classes were identified: a group with risk perception (85%) and one without risk perception (14.6%). The variables associated with the risk perception were a sexual attraction to men, not having a stable partner, perceiving oneself as at risk of acquiring HIV due to sexual behavior, and the presence of IPV. HIV prevention programs for women must address the stigmas related to HIV, such as the idea that the risk only occurs when they have multiple sexual partners, promote accurate HIV risk perception and prevent IPV in all its expressions and contexts.

Resumen En mujeres, la violencia de pareja está relacionada a una mayor probabilidad de adquirir la infección por VIH. De igual forma, una inadecuada percepción de riesgo de adquirir el virus coloca a las mujeres en una situación vulnerable. Existe una falta de información ente la asociación de la VPI y la percepción de riesgo es mujeres mexicanas. Este estudio persiguió dos objetivos: el primero fue identificar y caracterizar subgrupos en función de su percepción de riesgo a través del análisis de clases latentes; el segundo objetivo consistió en evaluar las variables asociadas con la percepción de riesgo de VIH. Se realizó una encuesta en línea para evaluar el comportamiento sexual y preventivo, la percepción del riesgo de VIH y la VP. Participaron 332 mujeres; el muestreo fue por conveniencia. Se identificaron dos clases latentes: un grupo con percepción de riesgo (85%) y otro sin percepción de riesgo (14,6%). Las variables asociadas a la percepción de riesgo fueron atracción sexual por hombres, no tener pareja estable, percibirse en riesgo de adquirir el VIH por la conducta sexual y haber sufrido de violencia de pareja en los últimos seis meses. Se concluye que los programas de prevención del VIH para mujeres deben abordar los estigmas relacionados con el VIH, como la idea de que el riesgo solo ocurre cuando tienen múltiples parejas sexuales, promover una percepción precisa del riesgo del VIH y principalmente, prevenir la VP en todas sus expresiones y contextos; así como también dar atención personalizada a mujeres que ya sufren de violencia de pareja.

Condom use and risk factors of inconsistent or low use of the condoms during heterosexual anal intercourse in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

Anal intercourse (AI) has been reported to be the riskiest among other sexual intercourses in spreading human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the risk could be minimized by the use of condoms. Whilst AI is believed to be practiced mainly by men who have sex with men, AI has also been reported to occur in heterosexual relationships. However, data on condom use during heterosexual AI are inadequate in sub-Saharan Africa. Method: A scoping review of English language published articles on condom use during heterosexual anal sex, whose studies were conducted in Sub-Saharan Africa from January 2010 to May 2020 was conducted. Articles were searched systematically on PubMed and Google Scholar electronic databases. Heterosexual AI was defined as penile penetrative anal sex between a man and a woman regardless of the sexual orientation of the 2 parties involved in the act of heterosexual AI. Findings: A total of 21 studies were eligible for analysis. Most of the studies (17 out of 21) reported females to be involved in heterosexual AI whilst 9 out of 21 studies reported males to be involved in heterosexual AI. The lifetime prevalence estimates of condom use during heterosexual AI ranged from 29%-97.5%. Other prevalence estimates of condom use during heterosexual anal intercourse were reported over various recall periods which were: 12 months' recall period with prevalence estimates ranging from 2.9%-59%; prevalence estimates for the past 3 months which ranged from 50%-94.4%; 1 month's recall period with prevalence estimates ranging from 5%-96% and prevalence estimates for the last intercourse experienced ranging from 1%-55%. Condom use during heterosexual AI was generally low and/or inconsistent among female sex workers (FSWs), men who have sex with men and women (MSMW) and some women in the general population. There were no risk factors identified in the study for the inconsistent or low use of condoms during heterosexual AI. Conclusion: Evidence from this study suggests condom use during heterosexual AI could be fairly low especially among groups such as FSWs, MSMW and some women in the general population. Risk factors for using condoms inconsistently or using condoms less during heterosexual AI are not clear. Heterosexual anal intercourse and condom use during the AI practice is generally an under-studied subject in Sub-Saharan Africa. Future studies need to explore on heterosexual AI and condom use practices during AI comprehensively so that there can be concrete evidence on the subject which will inform targeted interventions aimed at reducing HIV among heterosexual populations in SSA

Sexual behaviours and their associated factors among young people in the Dodowa Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (DHDSS) in Ghana

Objective: This paper describes sexual behaviours and their associated factors among young people. Design: The study design is cross-sectional. Setting: Dodowa Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (DHDSS) in Ghana's Shai-Osudoku and Ningo Prampram districts. Participants: Young people aged 10 to 24 years, median age 17 years. Outcome measures: Self-reported to have ever had sex, non-use of a condom at last sex, and ever been pregnant or gotten someone pregnant. Results: Of the 1689 young people; 42% reported having ever had sex, not using a condom at last sexual activity (64%), and ever been pregnant or gotten someone pregnant (41%). The proportion of non-use of condoms at last sex was high across all age groups but was highest (93%) in a small proportion of 10 to 14-year-olds who have ever had sex. Higher proportions of females than males; were reported to have ever had sex (46%), not using a condom at their last sex (66%) and ever been pregnant or getting someone pregnant (56%). Age group (20 to 24), females, primary or junior high school, living alone and lower household socio-economic status were risk factors associated with all three outcome measures. Conclusion: Risky sexual behaviour is high among young people in the Dodowa HDSS. Therefore, interventions that promote safer sexual practices and help young people make timely decisions on their sexual and reproductive health care needs are required.

Trabajo sexual y pandemia de la COVID-19: salud sexual y mental de una muestra de trabajadoras sexuales de Colombia

Introducción: En diversos países las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales han sido estigmatizadas y discriminadas, lo que causa en ellas problemas de salud mental y sexual. No obstante, se desconoce cómo la pandemia por COVID-19 y el distanciamiento social han impactado en su salud. El objetivo de la presente investigación, de tipo descriptivo, fue evaluar factores psicosociales, la salud mental, las estrategias para prácticas sexuales con protección, las actitudes hacia el VIH y la sexualidad durante el periodo de confinamiento. . Método: Participaron 98 mujeres trabajadoras sexuales de tres sectores de la Bogotá, quienes respondieron a escalas psicométricas en salud mental y sexual. Resultados: Más del 60 % de las participantes indican sentir abandono estatal, baja clientela y poco o ningún ingreso económico; afectación emocional, una tendencia a presentar actitudes negativas frente a la sexualidad, actitudes favorables hacia el uso del condón, las pruebas de detección del VIH y una alta tendencia a emplear estrategias de persuasión cuando el cliente se niega a usar protección. Conclusiones: Las problemáticas en salud mental y sexual se mantienen e intensifican en pandemia para las trabajadoras sexuales en Colombia, lo cual sigue siendo un reto a escala nacional que requiere una intervención eficaz y efectiva desde lo económico y psicosocial.

Introduction: In different countries, women sex workers have been stigmatized and discriminated against causing mental and sexual health problems in them. However, it is unknown how the pandemic and social distancing have impacted on their health. The objective of this descriptive research was to evaluate psychosocial factors, mental health, strategies for safe sexual practices, attitudes towards HIV and sexuality during the confinement period. Method: 98 female sex workers from three sectors of Bogotá participated, who responded to psychometric scales on mental and sexual health. Results: More than 60% of the participants indicate feeling abandonment of the state, low clientele and little or no economic income; emotional involvement, a tendency to present negative attitudes towards sexuality, positive attitudes towards condom use, HIV testing and a high tendency to use persuasion strategies when the client refuses to use protection. Conclusions: Mental and sexual health problems continue and intensify in pandemic for sex workers in Colombia, which continues to be a national challenge that requires efficient and effective intervention from the economic and psychosocial aspects.

Differences in sexual negotiation styles and sexual self-efficacy in use of condom in university men and woman of Queretaro, Mexico, 2018 / Diferencias en los estilos de negociación sexual y autoeficacia en el uso del condón en hombres y mujeres universitarios de querétaro, méxico, 2018

RESUMEN Objetivo: comparar los niveles de negociación sexual y autoeficacia en el uso del condón masculino en hombres y mujeres. Materiales y métodos: estudio transversal de tipo comparativo en el que se incluyeron estudiantes de licenciatura de una universidad privada de la ciudad de Querétaro, México, durante el año 2018. Mues- treo no probabilístico. Se midieron: características sociodemográficas, conductas sexuales de riesgo, habilidades de negociación y autoeficacia sexual para uso de condón. Se compararon los grupos mediante la prueba U de Mann Whitney y el análisis de varianza no paramétrico (Kruskal-Wallis). Resultados: ingresaron 270 estudiantes, el 89,6 % de los universitarios tiene vida sexual activa, la edad promedio de inicio de vida sexual es a los 15,41 años; el promedio de parejas sexuales reportado es de 4,2. El 27,8 % ha usado condón en cada relación sexual. Se encontraron diferencias entre hombres y mujeres en los estilos de negociación sexual en los dominios de evitación (p = 0,04) y acomodación (p < 0,00), con puntajes más altos para los hombres en comparación con las mujeres. Respecto a la autoeficacia en el uso del condón, las mujeres son quienes puntúan más alto (p < 0,001). Conclusiones: los jóvenes universitarios entrevistados tienen conductas sexuales de riesgo. Se requiere fortalecer las políticas públicas que faciliten la prevención de la conducta sexual de riesgo dirigidas a la población estudiantil. Es necesario realizar más estudios sobre intervenciones que fortalezcan las habilidades de negociación y la autoeficacia sexual en adolescentes.

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare sexual negotiation levels and self-efficacy in male condom use in men and women. Materials and methods: Comparative cross-sectional study of undergraduate students carried out during the year 2018 in a private university in the city of Querétaro, Mexico. Non-probabilistic sampling was used. Measured variables included sociodemographic characteristics, risky sexual behaviors, negotiation skills and sexual self-efficacy for condom use. The Mann Whitney U test and non-parametric variance analysis (Kruskal - Wallis) were used. Results: Overall, 270 students were enrolled; 89.6% of university students were sexually active; the mean age of sexual activity initiation was 15.41 years. The average reported number of sexual partners was 4.2. In each sexual relation, 27.8% had used a condom. Differences were found between men and women in terms of sexual negotiation styles in the avoidance (p=0.04) and accommodation (p<0.00) domains, with higher scores for men compared to women. Women scored higher for self-efficacy in condom use (p<0.001). Conclusions: The young university students interviewed engage in risky sexual activities. Women exhibit greater sexual self-efficacy as well as better skills at negotiating condom use. Strengthening public policies targeted to the student population for the prevention of risky sexual behavior is needed. Further studies on interventions aimed at building strong sexual negotiation and self-efficacy among adolescents are required.

Factors associated with condom use to prevent HIV infection: An online survey of Filipino men who have sex with men

@#The steady rise in newly-diagnosed cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been historically associated with Men-who-have- sex-with-men (MSM) in the Philippines. This has been attributed to low condom use despite longstanding guidance on their efficacy in preventing the spread of HIV among other sexually transmitted diseases. The objective of the study was to describe the sociodemographic and sexual characteristics of an online sample of Filipino MSM, and identify which factors are significantly associated with condom use at last sexual intercourse. Purposive sampling through referrals within the MSM community resulted in a sample of 491 Filipino MSMs. Bivariate analysis revealed that MSM's civil status, gender expression, relationship status, their predominant sexual position, and the sexes of their sexual partners are significantly associated with the use or non-use of condoms during their last sexual intercourse. The study may prove to be beneficial to public health leaders in the implementation of a comprehensive group of interventions to increase condom use.

Importancia de los márgenes quirúrgicos afectados en la conización uterina cervical / Importance of surgical margins affected in cervical uterine conization

Resumen: OBJETIVO: Determinar la asociación entre los márgenes afectados con la persistencia-recurrencia de neoplasia intraepitelial cervical, persistencia del virus del papiloma humano y las reintervenciones. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio de casos y controles anidado en una cohorte retrospectiva del Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense (enero 2010-octubre 2017). Criterio de inclusión: mujeres con al menos una revisión postintervención. Criterios de exclusión: mujeres sin evidencia de displasia de alto grado en la pieza de conización y a las que no se dio seguimiento. Variables de estudio: edad, tabaquismo, preservativo, anticonceptivos orales, vacunación contra VPH, persistencia-recurrencia de NIC y de VPH y reintervención. Se realizaron pruebas paramétricas y no paramétricas entre las variables. RESULTADOS: La cohorte se integró con 248 mujeres, de éstas 81 (32.6%) tuvieron afectación de los márgenes quirúrgicos en la conización. La inmunosupresión, el tabaquismo y la anticoncepción oral fueron las asociaciones más frecuentes en los márgenes afectados. El uso de preservativo y la vacunación contra VPH fueron significativamente más frecuentes en los márgenes libres. Los márgenes afectados reportaron mayor persistencia de VPH (50 vs 23.9%; OR 3.17 (1.90-5.26), p < 0.001), enfermedad persistente-recurrente (47.2 vs 22.5%; OR 3.07 (1.84-5.12), p < 0.001) y reintervenciones (40.2 vs 15.4%; OR 3.679 (2.094-6.463), p < 0.028). El margen más afectado fue, en orden descendente, endocervical (55.6%), exocervical (25%) y ambos (19.4%). CONCLUSIONES: El margen afectado confiere un riesgo importante en la evolución de la infección por VPH y la recurrencia de la enfermedad.

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between affected margins with persistence-recurrence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, persistence of human papillomavirus and re-interventions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Study of cases and controls nested in a retrospective cohort of the Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense (January 2010-October 2017). Inclusion criteria: women with at least one post-intervention check-up. Exclusion criteria: women without evidence of high-grade dysplasia in the conization piece and who were not followed up. Study variables: age, smoking, condom, oral contraceptives, HPV vaccination, persistence-recurrence of CIN and HPV, and re-operation. Parametric and non-parametric tests were performed among the variables. RESULTS: The cohort consisted of 248 women, 81 of whom (32.6%) had affected surgical margins on conization. Immunosuppression, smoking and oral contraception were the most frequent associations in affected margins. Condom use and HPV vaccination were significantly more frequent in free margins. Affected margins reported greater persistence of HPV (50 vs 23.9%; OR 3.17 (1.90-5.26), p < 0.001), persistent-recurrent disease (47.2 vs 22.5%; OR 3.07 (1.84-5.12), p < 0.001), and reinterventions (40.2 vs 15.4%; OR 3.679 (2.094-6.463), p < 0.028). The most affected margin was, in descending order, endocervical (55.6%), exocervical (25%) and both (19.4%). CONCLUSIONS: The affected margin confers a significant risk in the evolution of HPV infection and disease recurrence.

Factors associated with being recaptured among low-fee female sex workers in HIV surveillance and intervention / 中华疾病控制杂志

Objective This objective of the study was to analyze the factors related to being recaptured and condom use among low-fee female sex workers (FSWs) to provide reference in developing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) intervention strategy. Methods Physical examination certificates were designed by Zhongshan County Center for Disease Control and Prevention to record HIV and syphilis test results for low-fee FSWs from 2013 to 2015. Low-fee FSWs were asked to show physical examination certificates in the next intervention and test. Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze factors associated with being captured with physical examination certificates. Generalized linear mixed model was used to analyze factors associated with condom use with clients. Results A total of 220 low-fee FSWs were recruited by using physical examination certificates and received 389 interviews from 2013 to 2015. The proportions of HIV positive and syphilis positive were 4.2% (9/213) and 30.0% (64/213) respectively among those who had HIV and syphilis test. Results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that low-fee FSWs who had been FSWs for more than 4 years (OR=2.95, 95% CI：1.35-6.45), and worked in the local county in the past 30 days (OR=11.74, 95% CI: 5.26-26.20), were more likely to be captured with physical examination certificates. Results of generalized linear mixed model showed that those who were captured at least once (OR=3.33, 95% CI: 1.34-8.27), had junior middle school education and above (OR=22.79, 95% CI: 3.75-138.57), had high HIV knowledge (OR=3.57, 95% CI: 1.52-8.38), and charged more than 30 yuan for vaginal sex (OR=30.68, 95% CI: 12.57-74.90), were more likely to use condom consistently. Conclusions Physical examination certificates could be used for low-fee FSWs surveillance and intervention and tracking their HIV and syphilis status. The intervention strategy should take these into consideration.

Predictors related to condom use behaviors based on the theory of planned behavior among female sex workers / 中华疾病控制杂志

Objective To identify predictors related to condom use in different tiered female sex workers (FSWs) in Hubei Province. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in Hubei Province in 2015 to investigate 816 eligible FSWs by using a multistage sampling method. All data were collected by using a structured questionnaire with scales on condom use, which was designed based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB). A structural equation model (SEM) was used to identify predictors of condom use in the different tiered FSWs. Results It showed that low-tier FSWs used less condom than higher-tier FSWs in commercial sexual behaviors of the last time and during the last month(P<0.001). The TPB scores were significantly different in different tiered FSWs. The scores of PBC in low-tier FSWs were lower than those in higher-tier FSWs (11.43±2.86 vs 12.06±2.87, respectively, P=0.002); But the scores of behavioral intentions were higher than those in higher-tier FSWs (5.47±1.11 vs 5.20±1.15, respectively, P=0.001). The PBC was the major factor related to condom use in low-tier FSWs (effect coefficient=0.55, P<0.001), while the behavioral intention was the major factor related to condom use in higher-tier FSWs (effect coefficient=0.33, P<0.001). Behavioral attitude was the major factor of intention to use condoms for both low-tier (effect coefficient=0.49, P<0.001) and higher-tier FSWs (effect coefficient=0.42, P<0.001). Conclusions Changing the attitude to condom use in FSWs is an important measure to promote the behavior intention. Condom promotion interventions should focus on the perceived behavioral control in low-tier FSWs, and promote the behavior intention in higher-tier FSWs.

Oral sex related knowledge and oral sex behavior among homosexual and heterosexual men in Belgrade: A cross-sectional study

Background: Although the risk of sexually transmitted infections is far greater during vaginal and anal sex than during oral sex, increasing practice of oral sex and low rates of barrier method use will probably increase the relative importance of oral sex as a route of transmission for genital pathogens. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge and attitudes about oral sex and sexually transmitted infections, as well as oral sex practices, both among heterosexuals and homosexual men and to compare those two groups. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data were collected from consecutive sexually active male patients who ever had oral sex and who attended counselling for sexually transmitted infections at the City Institute for Skin and Venereal Diseases in Belgrade from March to June 2016. One dermatologist interviewed all participants. Results: The study included 359 men who ever had oral sex, 95 (26.5%) homosexual and 264 (73.5%) heterosexual men. In comparison with heterosexual men, homosexual men had considerably more lifetime sexual partners and oral sex partners during the past 3 months, and significantly more frequently practiced oral-anal sex. Oral-sex related knowledge of all participants was unsatisfactory [correct answers were given by 95 (26.5%) to 277 (77.2%) participants], but it was significantly better in homosexual men than in heterosexual. Frequency of condom use and human immunodeficiency virus testing was also significantly higher in the case of homosexual than heterosexual men. Limitations: The study was not performed in representative sample of population. It was restricted to the patients. Consequently it is questionable whether the results obtained could be generalized. Conclusion: Oral sex related knowledge deficits and risky oral sex practice exist in both homosexual and heterosexual men. These findings indicate a need for effective public health campaign and patient education about the risks of unprotected oral sex.

Progress of research on influencing factors of condom use among female sex workers / 中华流行病学杂志

Heterosexual transmission has become the main route of HIV transmission in China.As the main body of commercial heterosexual transmission,female sex workers (FSW) have a high-risk behavior of inconsistent condom use that increase the risk of HIV infection and spread.This review summarizes associated factors of condom use among FSW such as demographic characteristics,condom negotiation,sexual partner type,sexual intercourse,violence and HIV testing,which can provide reference for the future prevention and research among the FSWs.

Progress of research on influencing factors of condom use among female sex workers / 中华流行病学杂志

Heterosexual transmission has become the main route of HIV transmission in China.As the main body of commercial heterosexual transmission,female sex workers (FSW) have a high-risk behavior of inconsistent condom use that increase the risk of HIV infection and spread.This review summarizes associated factors of condom use among FSW such as demographic characteristics,condom negotiation,sexual partner type,sexual intercourse,violence and HIV testing,which can provide reference for the future prevention and research among the FSWs.

Religiosidad juvenil y su asociación a comportamientos sexuales en adolescentes consultantes en un centro de salud sexual y reproductiva en la Región Metropolitana / Youth religiosity and its association to sexual behaviors in adolescent consultants in a sexual and reproductive health center in the Metropolitan Region

ANTECEDENTES: La evidencia muestra que uno de los factores fuertemente asociado con la postergación de la actividad sexual, es la afiliación o membrecía a religiones judeo-cristianas, con códigos estrictos de conductas. OBJETIVO: analizar la asociación entre religiosidad y comportamientos sexuales en adolescentes. MÉTODO: Estudio transversal analítico en una población adolescente. Se compararon adolescentes católicas, evangélicas y sin religión. Se analizó la asociación entre afiliación y asistencia a servicios religiosos y edad de inicio de la actividad sexual, uso de condón y número de parejas sexuales. RESULTADOS: Se entrevistaron 5.231 adolescentes (mediana de edad 16 años, 91,6% mujeres, 97,3% estudiantes). Las adolescentes que se declaran evangélicas, dejan de asistir a los servicios religiosos en mayor proporción que las adolescentes católicas al iniciar actividad sexual. La afiliación religiosa, sea católica o evangélica, retarda el inicio de la actividad sexual y disminuye el riesgo de tener más de una pareja sexual, comparadas con aquellas sin religión. Pero la afiliación religiosa, sea católica o evangélica, aumenta la posibilidad del no uso de condón, en comparación con aquellas sin religión. CONCLUSIÓN: La afiliación religiosa influye en los comportamientos sexuales en adolescentes, disminuyendo el riesgo en el inicio sexual y en el número de parejas sexuales, aumenta la posibilidad del no uso de condón pero no influye en el uso de anticonceptivos orales.

BACKGROUND: Evidence shows that one of the factors associated with the postponement of sexual activity is membership or affiliation to Judeo-Christian religions, with strict codes of behavior. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between religiosity and sexual behaviors in adolescents. METHOD: Analytical cross-sectional study conducted in a population of adolescents. Were compared catholic, evangelical and without religion. Association between affiliation and assistance religious services and age sexual initiation, condom use and number of sexual partners were analyzed. RESULTS: In total, 5.231 adolescents (median age 16 years, 91.6% female, 97.3% students,), were interviewed. Adolescents who declare to be evangelicals cease to attend religious services in greater proportion than Catholic adolescents when initiating sexual activity. Religious affiliation, whether Catholic or evangelical, delay the onset of sexual activity and decreases the risk of having more than one sexual partner, compared with those without religion, but religious affiliation, whether Catholic or evangelical, increases the risk of non-use of condoms, compared to those without religion. CONCLUSION: Religious affiliation influences sexual behaviors in adolescents, decreasing the risk in the age of sexual debut and in the number of sexual partners but increasing the risk in the non-use of the condom but does not influence the pill use.

Perceived self-efficacy, sexual assertiveness and condom use among colombian Young / Percepção de autoeficácia, assertividade sexual e uso do preservativo em jovens colombianos / Percepción de autoeficacia, asertividad sexual y uso del condón en jóvenes colombianos

Abstract The correct and consistent use of condoms during sexual intercourse is a highly effective procedure for the prevention of HIV / AIDS as well as other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some studies report that psychosocial skills and interaction promote the development of safe sexual relations by using condoms. The objective of this study was to determine to what extent the perception of self-efficacy and sexual assertiveness predicts condom use in sexual activity in a group of young people. The study was descriptive correlational and predictive. The sample consisted of 645 young people aged between 19 and 26 years who reported having had sex or being sexually active. Results showed that, unlike men, the perception of self-efficacy coupled with sexual assertiveness are strong predictors of condom use in women's sexual relations, whereas for men only sexual assertiveness predicts condom use in sexual relations.

Resumo O uso correto e consistente do preservativo nas relações sexuais é um procedimento altamente eficaz para a prevenção do HIV/ Aids, bem como para outras infecções de transmissão sexual (ITS). Alguns estudos mostram que as habilidades psicossociais e de inter-relação favorecem o desenvolvimento de práticas sexuais protegidas, como com o uso do preservativo. O objetivo do presente estudo foi determinar em que medida a percepção de autoeficácia e a assertividade sexual predizem o uso do preservativo nas relações sexuais em um grupo de jovens. Realizou-se um estudo descritivo correlacionai e preditivo com uma amostra de 631 jovens com idades entre 19 e 26 anos que relataram ter tido relações ou ser ativos sexualmente. Os resultados mostram que a percepção de autoeficácia e a assertividade sexual foram fortes indicadores do uso do preservativo nas relações sexuais das mulheres, enquanto para o caso dos homens, só a assertividade sexual predisse seu uso.

Resumen El uso correcto y consistente del condón en las relaciones sexuales es un procedimiento altamente eficaz para la prevención del VIH/SIDA, así como para otras infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS). Algunos estudios reportan que las habilidades psicosociales y de interrelación favorecen el desarrollo de prácticas sexuales protegidas, como con el uso de preservativos. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar en qué medida la percepción de autoeficacia y la asertividad sexual predicen el uso del condón en las relaciones sexuales en un grupo de jóvenes. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo correlacional y predictivo con una muestra de 631 jóvenes con edades entre 19 y 26 años que reportaron haber tenido relaciones o ser activos sexualmente. Los resultados muestran que la percepción de autoeficacia y la asertividad sexual fueron fuertes predictores del uso del condón en las relaciones sexuales de las mujeres, mientras que para el caso de los hombres, solo la asertividad sexual predijo su uso.

Percepción de autoeficacia vs. rechazo del uso del condón en las prácticas sexuales de mujeres y hombres jóvenes / Self-efficacy perception vs. rejection of condom use in the sexual practices of young women and men

Resumen En las relaciones sexuales de jóvenes, las variables asociadas al uso del condón son diversas y comúnmente se presentan con otras variables que, a su vez, se asocian con la práctica sexual desprotegida. Los objetivos de este estudio consistieron en determinar en qué medida la percepción de autoeficacia, la baja percepción de riesgo y el rechazo del uso del condón se relacionan con el uso del condón en las relaciones sexuales de jóvenes colombianos. Participaron en él 308 estu diantes universitarios de la ciudad de Cúcuta, Colombia. Los resultados indican correlaciones significativas en hombres entre el uso del condón y la percepción de autoeficacia, y correlaciones negativas en mujeres entre el uso del condón, la baja percepción de riesgo y el rechazo del uso del condón. Solo en el grupo de hombres, la percepción de autoeficacia predice el uso del condón.

Abstract In the sexual relations of the youth, the variables associated with condom use are diverse and are often presented with other variables, that are also associated with unprotected sexual practice. This study aimed to determine to what extent the perception of self-efficacy, low risk perception and condom use shunning are associated with condom use in sexual relations of young Colom bians. 308 university students in the city of Cúcuta, Colombia, participated in the study. The results indicate significant correlations in men between condom use and self-efficacy perception and negative correlations in women between condom use, low risk perception and condom use shunning. Only in the male groups, the perception of self-efficacy predicts condom use.

Correlates of Condom-use Self-efficacy on the EPPM-based Integrated Model among Chinese College Students / 生物医学与环境科学（英文）

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the predictors of condom-use self-efficacy in Chinese college students according to the extended parallel process model (EPPM)-based integrated model.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 3,081 college students were anonymously surveyed through self-administered questionnaires in Guangzhou and Harbin, China. A structural equation model was applied to assess the integrated model.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Among the participants, 1,387 (46.7%) were male, 1,586 (53.3%) were female, and the average age was 18.6 years. The final integrated model was acceptable. Apart from the direct effect (r = 0.23), perceived severity had two indirect effects on condom-use self-efficacy through the attitude to HIV education (r = 0.40) and intention to engage in premarital sex (r = -0.16), respectively. However, the perceived susceptibility mediated through the intention to engage in premarital sex (intent-to-premarital-sex) had a poor indirect impact on condom-use self-efficacy (total effect was -0.06). Furthermore, attitude toward HIV health education (r = 0.49) and intent-to-premarital-sex (r = -0.31) had a strong direct effect on condom-use self-efficacy. In addition, male students perceived higher susceptibility, stronger intent-to-premarital-sex, and lower condom-use self-efficacy than female students.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The integrated model may be used to assess the determinants of condom-use self-efficacy among Chinese college students. Future research should focus on raising the severity perception, HIV-risk-reduction motivation, and the premarital abstinence intention among college students. Furthermore, considering the gender differences observed in the present survey, single-sex HIV education is required in school-based HIV/sex intervention.</p>

Predicting Condom Use: A Comparison of the Theory of Reasoned Action, the Theory of Planned Behavior and an Extended Model of TPB / Predizendo o Uso de Preservativo: Uma Comparação entre a Teoria da Ação Racionalizada, a Teoria do Comportamento Planejado (TCP) e um Modelo Estendido de TCP

ABSTRACT It was our goal to give a contribution to the prediction of condom use using socio-cognitive models, comparing classic theories to an extended model. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire of self-reported measures. From the students who agreed to participate in the study, 140 were eligible for the full study. A confirmatory analysis was used to assess the predictive value of the researched model. The model tested had slightly better fit indexes and predictive value than classic Theories of Reasoned Action and Planned Behaviour. Although the results found, discussion continues to understand the gap between intention and behaviour, as further investigation is necessary to fully understand the reasons for condom use inconsistency.

RESUMO Tivemos como objetivo contribuir para a predição do uso de preservativo utilizando modelos sociocognitivos, comparando teorias clássicas a um modelo estendido. Um estudo transversal foi conduzido com o uso de questionário de auto-relato. Entre os estudantes que aceitaram participar do estudo, 140 mostraram-se elegíveis a participar do estudo em sua totalidade. Uma análise confirmatória foi utilizada para acessar o valor preditivo do modelo pesquisado. O modelo testado apresentou melhores índices de ajustamento e valor preditivo que as clássicas teorias da Ação Racionalizada e do Comportamento Planejado. Apesar dos resultados obtidos, continua a discussão para entender as discrepâncias entre intenção e comportamento, assim como são necessários mais estudos que permitam melhor compreender a inconsistência nas razões para o uso de preservativos.

Evaluación de un programa de intervención para promover la salud sexual en adolescentes mexicanos en conflicto con la ley / Evaluation of an intervention program to promote sexual health among Mexican adolescents in conflict with the law / Avaliação de um programa de intervenção para promover a saúde sexual de adolescentes mexicanos em conflito com a lei

El propósito de la presente investigación fue evaluar la efectividad de un programa de intervención para promover la salud sexual de adolescentes que se encuentran en conflicto con la ley. Se trabajó con 118 adolescentes pertenecientes a una comunidad de diagnóstico. Se utilizó un diseño cuasiexperimental con un grupo de intervención y uno control, conformado por tres fases: preevaluación, intervención y postevaluación. La intervención consistió en cinco sesiones de dos horas cada una, y estuvo conformada por los elementos que responden al modelo ecológico en sus tres niveles: microsistema (conocimientos, creencias, actitudes, intención y autoeficacia para usar condón, autoestima, comunicación con pareja, estilos de negociación para usar condón, entre otras); mesosistema (apoyo, supervisión y comunicación con padre y madre, entre otras), y macrosistema (estereotipos de género). Se realizó un análisis de medidas repetidas. Los resultados mostraron cambios entre el grupo control y el experimental, a favor de este último en todas las variables del modelo, excepto en comunicación con la pareja y autoestima. Los hallazgos se discuten en términos de la importancia de diseñar programas con base en el modelo ecológico dirigidos a población que se encuentran en un ambiente privado de la libertad.

The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention program to promote sexual health of adolescents in conflict with the law. The study was carried out with 118 adolescents belonging to a diagnosis community. A quasi-experimental design was used with an intervention group and one control group, consisting of three phases: preevaluation, intervention and post-evaluation. The intervention, which consisted of five sessions of two hours each one, comprised the elements that respond to the ecological model in its three levels: micro-system (knowledge, believes, attitudes, intentions and self-efficacy to use condoms, self-esteem, communication with partner, negotiating styles, etc.); meso-system (support, supervision and communication with parent, etc.) and macro-system (gender stereotypes). An analysis of repeated measures was performed. Results showed changes between control and experimental groups, in favor of the latter in all the variables of the model, except for partner communication and self-esteem. The findings are discussed in terms of the importance of designing programs based on the ecological model aimed at people who are deprived of freedom.

O propósito desta pesquisa foi avaliar a efetividade de um programa de intervenção para promover a saúde sexual de adolescentes que se encontram em conflito com a lei. Trabalhou-se com 118 adolescentes pertencentes a uma comunidade de diagnóstico. Foi utilizado um desenho quase-experimental com um grupo de intervenção e um de controle, conformado por três fases: pré-avaliação, intervenção e pós-avaliação. A intervenção consistiu em cinco sessões de duas horas cada uma e foi formada pelos elementos que respondem ao modelo ecológico em seus três níveis: microssistema (conhecimentos, crenças, atitudes, intenção e autoeficácia para usar preservativo, autoestima, comunicação com o parceiro, estilos de negociação para usar preservativo, entre outros); mesossistema (apoio, supervisão e comunicação com os pais, entre outros) e macrossistema (estereótipos de gênero). Foi realizada uma análise de medidas repetidas. Os resultados mostraram mudanças entre o grupo controle e o experimental a favor deste último em todas as variáveis do modelo, exceto em comunicação com o parceiro e autoestima. Os achados são discutidos quanto à importância de desenhar programas com base no modelo ecológico dirigidos à população que se encontra num ambiente privado de liberdade.

Comportamiento sexual y uso del condón en estudiantes de la facultad de tecnología de la salud / Sexual behavior and condom use among students from the School of Health Technology

Introducción: las infecciones de transmisión sexual, en general, y de manera especial, el VIH/sida en los adolescentes y jóvenes, constituyen un serio problema de salud, y el riesgo de padecerlas está muy relacionado con el comportamiento sexual, las formas de protegerse, los conocimientos y la percepción de riesgo, entre otros factores. Objetivos: identificar los comportamientos sexuales y el uso del preservativo como medio de protección hacia estas enfermedades en educandos de la Facultad de Tecnología de la Salud del Municipio Cerro, como etapa previa a una intervención educativa. Métodos: estudio descriptivo del comportamiento sexual y el uso del preservativo en educandos de la Facultad de Tecnología de la Salud del Municipio Cerro. La Habana. La muestra estuvo representada por 453 personas. Resultados: los principales resultados fueron: el 91 por ciento de los encuestados tenía vida sexual activa. El 27,05 había tenido más de una pareja al año y el 11,0 por ciento más de una pareja a la vez, un 11,0 por ciento refirió que debían utilizarse dos condones a la vez para su seguridad, solo el 35,0 por ciento refirió que el momento de ponerse el condón era en el momento de la erección. El 51,88 por ciento uso siempre el condón en sus relaciones sexuales, el 61,0 por ciento estuvo en desacuerdo en no utilizar el condón con sus parejas estables. Conclusiones: el comportamiento en cuanto al uso del preservativo o condón para evitar las ITS/VIH/sida fue bajo, un porcentaje alto no estuvo de acuerdo con el uso del condón con sus parejas estables. Momento inadecuado para ponerse el condón en sus relaciones sexuales(AU)

Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections, particularly HIV/AIDS, are a serious health problem among adolescents and young adults. Risk of acquiring them is closely related to sexual behavior, forms of protection, knowledge and risk perception, among other factors. Objectives: Identify sexual behavior and condom use as forms of protection against these diseases among students from the School of Health Technology in the municipality of Cerro as a stage previous to an educational intervention. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted of sexual behavior and condom use among students from the School of Health Technology in the municipality of Cerro, Havana. The sample consisted of 453 persons. Results: The main results were the following: 91 percent of respondents had an active sex life. 27.5 percent had had more than one sexual partner per year, and 11.0 percent more than one sexual partner simultaneously. 11.0 percent stated that two condoms should be worn at the same time for safety, and only 35.0 percent stated that the moment to put on the condom was the onset or erection. 51.88 percent always used condoms for their sexual relations, and 61.0 percent disagreed with not using a condom with their steady partners. Conclusions: Use of condoms to prevent STI / HIV / AIDS was low. A high percentage did not agree with the use of condoms with their steady partners. The moment to put on the condom during sexual relations was inadequate(AU)