Factors associated with self-efficacy for condom use and sexual negotiation among South African youth

Article Abstract:

Logistic regression modeling is used to identify factors associated with high self-efficacy for sexual negotiation and condom use in a sample of South African youth. Many of the factors are found to be modifiable and suggest potential ways to improve self-efficacy and reduce HIV sexual risk behavior in South African youth.

South Africa, Fabricated rubber products, not elsewhere classified, All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing, Prophylactics & Diaphragms, Usage, Surveys, Teenagers, Self-efficacy (Psychology), Self efficacy, Teenage sexual behavior, Teenage sexual behaviour, Clinical report

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Voluntary counseling, testing, and referral for HIV: new technologies, research findings create dynamic opportunities

Article Abstract:

Better HIV tests are becoming available even as the federal government has reduced the amount of money for HIV testing programs. Because early testing and treatment can prolong the lives of HIV patients, it makes sense to provide voluntary screening in as many places as possible.

Innovations, HIV testing, HIV tests

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National trends in condom use among at-risk heterosexuals in the United States

Article Abstract:

The use of condoms by heterosexuals at risk of sexually transmitted diseases increased during the 1990s and the rates of syphilis and HIV infection decreased. National and local programs must try to sustain this behavioral change.

Statistical Data Included, Statistics, HIV infection, HIV infections, Syphilis

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