title: Correlates of condom-associated erection problems in young, heterosexual men: condom fit, self-efficacy, perceptions, and motivations.
abstract: Questionnaire data from 479 heterosexual men 18-24 years old were analyzed for correlates of CAEP during application (CAEP-Application) and CAEP during penile-vaginal intercourse (CAEP-PVI). Potential correlates were self-efficacy (condom application, product selection, and maintaining arousal), condom perceptions (condom worry/distraction, negative condom perceptions, concerns about application speed), condom fit, and motivation to use condoms. We conclude that (1) experiencing CAEP may become a repeating cycle, both affecting and being affected by, worry and distraction related to losing erections and maintaining arousal while using a condom (2) poorly fitting condoms may contribute to CAEP, and (3) CAEP may decrease motivation to use condoms.
authors: The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Morrison Hall 313, Bloomington, IN, 47405, USA.
authors: Stephanie A
authors: SA
authors: Sanders
authors: Brandon J
authors: BJ
authors: Hill
authors: Richard A
authors: RA
authors: Crosby
authors: Erick
authors: E
authors: Janssen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017280:Condoms / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D020010:Heterosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D054526:Men's Health; D009042:Motivation; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000523:psychology*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult
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