The role of attitudes and self-efficacy in predicting condom use and purchase intentions.
This study examines the condom purchasing and use habits of 256 college students in Norway and English-speaking Canada, and develops a structural equation model to explain condom purchase and use. In the model, intention to purchase condoms is influenced by self-efficacy in condom purchasing, as well as by intention to use condoms. Intention to use condoms is influenced by having a positive attitude toward condom usage and by self-efficacy in persuading a partner to use condoms. The implications for health promotion and social marketing campaigns are discussed.
Gabler
Joanna
J
Kropp
Fredric
F
Silvera
David H
DH
Lavack
Anne M
AM
D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D002170:Canada; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009664:Norway; D020377:Self Efficacy