title: The Perceived Effects of Condoms on Sexual Experience: A Comparison of Older Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Men.
abstract: Heterosexual transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is increasing in older adult populations around the world. This study compares Hispanic and non-Hispanic men ages 50 years and older currently using prescribed erectile dysfunction medications in relation to their perception of the effect of condoms on sexual experience. A sample of 86 men (40 Hispanic and 46 non-Hispanic men) ages 50-79 years completed the 10-item Effect on Sexual Experience (ESE) subscale. Although there was no difference between the 2 groups on the subscale mean score, t(84) = 1.449, p = .151, analysis of the subscale items found 1 item that was significantly different (p = .005) between the 2 groups, although this difference could have been related to different perceptions of the word disgusting. Hispanic men were also less concerned than non-Hispanic men about condom-related loss of erection. This study adds to the literature on HIV and STD prevention for older Hispanic/Latinos.
authors.affiliation: Florida International University, USA.
authors.forename: Sande Gracia
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Eric A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Fenkl
authors.forename: Carol A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Patsdaughter
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chadwell
authors.forename: Beatriz
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Valdes
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D017280:Condoms; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000208:ethnology; D020010:Heterosexuality; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010410:Penile Erection; D010465:Perception; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission