| Factors influencing the intention to use condoms in Quebec sexually-inactive male adolescents. | |
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PMID: 8750428 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether attitudes and other variables would be associated with intention to use condoms in sexually-inactive male adolescents. METHODS: The survey was conducted from April to June 1989 on a sample of 879 sexually-inactive boys aged 12-19 years registered in secondary schools in Laval, Quebec. RESULTS: The major findings of the study were that: (1) information on condoms provided by peers was significantly associated with the intention to use condoms; (2) information provided by schools, while not significant in the final model, was positively associated with younger adolescents' intention to use condoms; and (3) sexually-inactive male adolescents in a less committed couple relationship had a greater intention to use condoms. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study highlight the importance of peer instructors as a source of information on condoms, as well as that of teachers and health professionals from the school environment. Other channels of communication, however, need to be developed particularly for older sexually-inactive adolescents who may be impervious to this latter source. The findings also underline the necessity to make sexually-inactive adolescents in stable couple relationships more aware of their potential vulnerability to STDs and AIDS should they commence sexual relations. |
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Authors:
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M N Nguyen; J F Saucier; L A Pica |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine Volume: 18 ISSN: 1054-139X ISO Abbreviation: J Adolesc Health Publication Date: 1996 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-11-08 Completed Date: 1996-11-08 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9102136 Medline TA: J Adolesc Health Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 48-53 Citation Subset: IM; J |
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Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Universite de Montreal, Canada. |
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Adolescent Analysis of Variance Attitude Child Condoms / statistics & numerical data, utilization* Confidence Intervals Humans Male Quebec Questionnaires Regression Analysis Sexual Behavior* / psychology, statistics & numerical data Socioeconomic Factors Suburban Population* / statistics & numerical data |
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