Condom use is the most effective preventive behavior against HIV transmission, and its
inadequate use is a public health problem that occurs mostly among youth and young …

This paper reports the findings from two studies which examined the tendency of sexually-
active college students to provide socially desirable (ie, positively biased) responses to …

Objective: Sexually transmitted infections and the human immunodeficiency virus incidence
rates remain high among college-aged individuals. This study examined the validity and …

Women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) are more likely to engage in
risky sexual behaviors that increase the likelihood of adverse sexual health outcomes …

Because women who want to use condoms as protection against STDs must gain
compliance from their male partners, women's use of condoms was examined within the …

The authors investigated the impact of the introduction of a condom into an initial sexual
encounter on the perception of the male condom proposer and the likely outcome of the …

Objective: To discuss the major issues involved in the consistent and effective use of barrier
methods of contraception. Data Sources: Major research and review articles on barrier …

Studies consistently find that negative condom beliefs or attitudes are significantly
associated with less condom use in various populations, including HIV-positive injection …

BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinics provide an opportune setting for
HIV prevention efforts. This randomized controlled trial evaluated a unique, two-step …

OBJECTIVE: To report on the sociodemographic characteristics and work experiences of 31
male sex workers (MSWs) in the city of Córdoba, Argentina. METHODS: Information on each …