Unsafe Sex: Do Feelings Matter?
Unsafe Sex: Do Feelings Matter?
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DOI:
10.1300/j005v33n01_05
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发表时间:
2007-01-01
影响因子:
1.1
通讯作者:
Puster, Kristie L.
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作者:
Lescano, Celia M.;Brown, Larry K.;Puster, Kristie L.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among self-efficacy for condom use during distress (SE-Condom Distress), self-efficacy related to general HIV prevention skills (SE-HIV), and HIV risk behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge. Two hundred and twenty two adolescents with psychiatric disorders between 13 and 18 years-old participated. Participants completed measures related to HIV Self-Efficacy, HIV Attitudes, and Sexual Behaviors. Self-efficacy for condom use during distress (SE-Condom Distress) was significantly associated with more HIV protective behaviors. Controlling for observed covariates, SE-Condom Distress was the only variable significantly associated with consistent condom use in a multiple logistic regression (OR = 2.43). Self-efficacy regarding condom use during affective arousal is closely associated with HIV-related attitudes and behaviors. Clinicians need to be alert to subtle signs of distress as adolescents contemplate safer sexual behavior. (C) 2007 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.