| Literature DB >> 1618632 |
K Basen-Engquist1, G S Parcel.
Abstract
Using data from a cross-sectional, statewide survey of 1,720 Texas ninth graders in 13 school districts, a model of psychosocial predictors of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related sexual risk behavior was tested. Predictor variables in the model, based on variables from the Theory of Reasoned Action and Social Learning Theory, were attitudes, norms, self-efficacy, and behavioral intentions. Attitudes, norms, and self-efficacy predicted 36.4% of the variance in the intention to limit the number of sexual partners and the same variables plus intention predicted 24.6% of the variance in number of sexual partners in the past year. Attitudes, norms, and self-efficacy regarding condom use predicted 17.0% of the variance in condom use intentions; these variables plus intentions predicted 19.0% of the variance in condom use frequency. Attitudes, norms, and intentions were directly related to the number of sexual partners, while self-efficacy ad condom use intentions were directly related to frequency of condom use.Entities:
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome--prevention and control; Adolescents; Age Factors; Americas; Attitude; Barrier Methods; Behavior; Beliefs; Biology; Clinic Activities; Communication; Condom; Contraception; Contraceptive Availability; Contraceptive Methods; Contraceptive Usage; Counseling; Culture; Data Analysis; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Diseases; Education; Family Planning; Health Education; Hiv Infections--prevention and control; Knowledge; Knowledge Sources; Mass Media; Motivation; Multiple Partners; North America; Northern America; Organization And Administration; Peer Groups; Population; Population Characteristics; Program Activities; Programs; Psychological Factors; Research Methodology; Research Report; Risk Factors; Sampling Studies; Schools; Secondary Schools; Sex Behavior; Sex Education; Sexual Partners; Studies; Surveys; Texas; United States; Viral Diseases; Youth
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Year: 1992 PMID： 1618632 DOI： 10.1177/109019819201900209
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Health Educ Q ISSN： 0195-8402