Condom Attitudes and Condom Use Among First Year College Men Attending A Historically Black Institution

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinead N. Younge ◽  
Bruce H. Wade ◽  
Angelica Geter ◽  
Rhonda C. Holliday ◽  
Cynthia Trawick
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Historically Black ◽  
College Men ◽  
First Year ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
First Year College ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Condom Attitudes ◽  
Black Institution

The increased sexually transmitted infection incidence rate for people aged 25 and younger dis-proportionately high, particularly among young African Americans. The purpose of this study was to exam-ine condom use and attitudes over a three-year period among first year college men attending a HistoricallyBlack College/University. A total of 1,117 first year men participated in the study. Condom use at lastsexual encounter was positively related to positive condom attitudes and having gotten someone pregnantwas negatively related to positive condom attitudes during years one and two. Our findings support theneed for the development of effective interventions.

scholarly journals The Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infection and Its Influence on Condom Use among Pregnant Women in the Kintampo North Municipality of Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Ali Abdulai ◽  
Frank Baiden ◽  
Samuel Afari-Asiedu ◽  
Lawrence Gyabaa-Febir ◽  
Kwame Kesse Adjei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) affects the reproductive health of both men and women worldwide. Condoms are important part of the available preventive strategies for STI control. The lack of proper risk-perception continues to impede women’s ability to negotiate condom use with their partners. This paper is the outcome of secondary analysis of data collected in a cross-sectional survey that explored the perception of risk of STI and its influence on condom use among 504 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at two health facilities in the Kintampo North Municipality. Consecutively, three Focus Group Discussions were conducted among 22 pregnant women which was analyzed using thematic analysis technique. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify possible predictors of condom use and risk of STI. Respondents mean age was 26.0±5.9 years. 47% of respondents self-identified themselves as high risk for contracting STI, 50% of whom were married. High risk status (OR = 2.1, 95% CI: 1.1–4.4), ability to ask for condoms during sex (OR = 0.3, 95% CI: 0.1–0.73), and partner’s approval of condom use (OR = 0.2, 95% CI: 0.01–0.05) were independent predictors of condom use. Condom use (OR 2.9 (1.5–5.7); p=0.001) and marital status (engaged, OR 2.6 (1.5–4.5); p=0.001) were independent predictors of risk of STI. Women who self-identified themselves as high risk for STI successfully negotiated condom use with their partners. This is however influenced by partner’s approval and ability to convince partner to use condoms. Self-assessment of STI risk by women and the cooperation of male partners remain critical.

scholarly journals Depressive Symptomatology of Black College Men

2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daphne C. Watkins
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Middle Class ◽  
Historically Black ◽  
College Men ◽  
Black College ◽  
Predominately White ◽  
Predominately White Institution ◽  
White Institution ◽  
Class Status ◽  
Black Institution

Black Americans have poorer health than the rest of the nation and are exposed to a wider range of social and environmental factors that adversely impact their health. Although it may be presumed that men who acquire a college education will also attain middle-class status, middle-class status does not provide Black men with the anticipated reductions for at least some health risks. This study presents preliminary findings from a study designed to assess the prevalence of depressive symptoms among Black college men (n=115) at a predominately white institution and a historically Black institution. Results suggest that although depressive symptoms for the Black college men in the sample were relatively low, participants from the predominately white institution reported slightly higher on individual depression items and had a higher total depression score than participants from the historically Black institution. Findings from this study have implications for the provision of adequate mental health services for Black college men as well as future research conducted with this population regarding their health and health behaviors.

scholarly journals Women’s willingness to experiment with condoms and lubricants: A study of women residing in a high HIV seroprevalence area

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie A Sanders ◽  
Richard A Crosby ◽  
Robin R Milhausen ◽  
Cynthia A Graham ◽  
Amir Tirmizi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexual Pleasure ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Hiv Seroprevalence ◽  
Male Condom ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic ◽  
Infection Clinic

The objective of this study was to investigate women’s willingness to experiment with new condoms and lubricants, in order to inform condom promotion in a city with high rates of poverty and HIV. One hundred and seventy-three women (85.9% Black) sexually transmitted infection clinic attendees in Jackson, Mississippi, United States completed a questionnaire assessing willingness to experiment with condoms and lubricants and sexual pleasure and lubrication in relation to last condom use. Most women were willing to: (1) experiment with new types of condoms and lubricants to increase their sexual pleasure, (2) touch/handle these products in the absence of a partner, and (3) suggest experimenting with new condoms and lubricants to a sex partner. Previous positive sexual experiences with lubricant during condom use predicted willingness. The role women may play in male condom use should not be underestimated. Clinicians may benefit women by encouraging them to try new types of condoms and lubricants to find products consistent with sexual pleasure.

scholarly journals Masculinity and Depression: A Longitudinal Investigation of Multidimensional Masculine Norms Among College Men

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1873-1881 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek K. Iwamoto ◽  
Jennifer Brady ◽  
Aylin Kaya ◽  
Athena Park
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
College Men ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
First Year ◽  
Multiple Sexual Partners ◽  
Masculine Norms ◽  
First Year College

The transition from high school to college represents a pivotal developmental period that may result in significant maladjustment for first-year college men. Men may feel pressured to “prove” their masculinity by engaging in traditional masculine behaviors that could be negative for their overall well-being. Although adherence to multidimensional masculine norms has been associated with poorer mental health, no studies have examined the role of masculine norms on prospective depressive symptoms among first-year college men. Examining college men’s adherence to multidimensional masculine norms longitudinally can offer a promising theoretical framework to explain within-group variability in depression symptomatology. The sample included 322 men from the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Masculine norms were assessed during the beginning of their first year of college. Depressive symptomatology was assessed 6 months after the first wave of data collection. Masculine norms were positively and negatively related to prospective depression scores, such that men who endorsed the masculine norms of Self-Reliance, Playboy (i.e., desire to have multiple sexual partners), and Violence, had heightened risk, whereas men who endorsed Winning and Power Over Women were less likely to report depressive symptomatology. Distinct masculine norms appear to confer risk for depression while other norms appear to be protective. This study was the first to examine the role of multidimensional masculine norms on prospective depressive symptomatology among college men. The results suggest that practitioners working with men should consider assessing their clients’ adherence to distinct masculine norms and explore how these might be impacting their current mental health.

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