The moderating effect of sexual pressure on young urban women's condom use.
The purpose of this study was to examine whether women's experiences of sexual pressure moderated the relationship between sexual empowerment determinants and condom use in a sample of 100 high-risk women, ages 19-25. Five sexual empowerment determinants of condom use were identified from the literature: HIV knowledge, self-esteem, condom self-efficacy, positive attitudes toward condom use, and condom negotiation skills. Linear and logistic regression analyses revealed that positive attitudes toward condom use and condom negotiation skills were significant predictors of condom use. These relationships, however, were moderated by sexual pressure. Findings indicate that women's experiences with sexual pressure have the potential to decrease the likelihood of condom use, even though other sexually protective behaviors may be exhibited.
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Nursing Building Rm. 548, 1530 3rd Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35294-1210, USA.
C Ann
CA
Gakumo
Linda D
LD
Moneyham
Comfort C
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Enah
Gwendolyn D
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Childs
D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D016014:Linear Models; D016015:Logistic Models; D011209:Power, Psychological; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012649:Self Concept; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D015144:Southeastern United States; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014505:Urban Population; D055815:Young Adult