Perceived condom use self-efficacy among at-risk women.
The objectives of this study are to assess the confidence in their ability to use condoms among at-risk women and identify predictors for the women's condom use self-efficacy. Structured interviews were conducted with 250 adult women in Atlanta, Georgia, between August 1997 and August 2000. Overall, the women reported feeling moderately to moderately-strongly confident in their ability to use condoms consistently. Multivariate analysis showed women with higher condom use self-efficacy were significantly younger, experienced childhood neglect, had higher self-esteem, communicated better with their sex partner, and had fewer drug problems. Findings suggest the importance of addressing condom use self-efficacy in HIV risk reduction programs with a specific focus on women and the need to be attuned to tailored needs for specific subgroups such as older women or women who encountered childhood neglect.
Sterk
Claire E
CE
Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA. csterk@sph.emory.edu
Klein
Hugh
H
Elifson
Kirk W
KW
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse; D017280:Condoms; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012649:Self Concept; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders