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.
Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA. csterk@sph.emory.edu
Claire E
CE
Sterk
Hugh
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Klein
Kirk W
KW
Elifson
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