title: Factores que Influencian la Adquisición de Infecciones de Transmisión Sexual y VIH en Mujeres Jóvenes Chilenas que Participaron en la Intervención Online I-STIPI (Factors That Influence the Acquisition of Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV in Chilean Young Women Who Participated in the Online Intervention I-STIPI).
abstract: The aim of this descriptive cross-sectional study was to investigate the following factors associated with sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus prevention: (a) knowledge, (b) attitudes, (c) self-efficacy, (d) vulnerability, (e) risky behaviors, (f) preventive behaviors, and (g) internet use among 40 Chilean women between 18 and 24 years who participated in the pilot of an Internet based STI/HIV prevention intervention (I-STIPI). A structured questionnaire available in a secure website was used for data collection and it included questions related to STI and HIV prevention. The results of the study indicated that young women are at risk of acquiring STIs and HIV and have special needs for prevention. Familiarity and frequency of use of internet in this population can be used for STIs and HIV prevention.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA nvillegasr@miami.edu.
authors.forename: Natalia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Villegas
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA Escuela de Enfermería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
authors.forename: Rosina
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cianelli
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Santisteban
authors.affiliation: Carrera de Enfermería, Universidad Del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.
authors.forename: Loreto
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lara
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vargas
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002677:Chile; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012307:Risk Factors; D012309:Risk-Taking; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: HIV education; Hispanic women; STI/HIV prevention; use of technology