title: The context of condom use among young adults in the Philippines: implications for HIV prevention.
abstract: We examine current perceptions and constraints surrounding condom use among young adults in the Philippines to garner a deeper contextual understanding of this aspect of HIV prevention within Filipino society. Through thematic analysis of focus group data, we found three broad themes, all of which include societal and individual barriers to using condoms. The findings may provide insight for similar settings in which religion has a strong influence on society. To strengthen HIV prevention efforts in such settings, we suggest that the development of strategies to address these constraints and promote healthy sexuality in young adults is essential.
authors: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. mbaty1@jhu.edu
authors: Marguerite B
authors: MB
authors: Lucea
authors: Michelle J
authors: MJ
authors: Hindin
authors: Socorro
authors: S
authors: Gultiano
authors: Joan
authors: J
authors: Kub
authors: Linda
authors: L
authors: Rose
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D044466:Asian People / Q000523:psychology; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D010465:Perception; D010679:Philippines; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012071:Religion and Sex; D012307:Risk Factors; D012309:Risk-Taking; D021841:Safe Sex / Q000523:psychology*; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014505:Urban Population; D055815:Young Adult
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