title: Condom knowledge, history of use, and attitudes among chemically addicted populations.
abstract: The need for behavioral change of risky sexual practices has been of the highest priority since the onset of the AIDS epidemic. The major focus of education for safe sex has been emphasis on condom use. We surveyed 124 individuals applying to treatment for various chemical dependencies and 60 individuals applying for non-chemical-dependency medical treatment on various aspects of condom knowledge, history of use, and attitudes. Respondents reported that AIDS has motivated them to increase their use of condoms, however, only 13.9% always use them. Education is needed in the areas of increasing protection. Along with the use of a condom, the need for a reservoir tip and the risks associated with multiple sex partners should be stressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, State University of New York, Health Science Center, Brooklyn.
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Kramer
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Mosely
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rivera
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ottomanelli
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bihari
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003275:Contraceptive Devices, Male; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009519:New York City; D012307:Risk Factors; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation