Factors Affecting Condom Use in Young People in the Frame of Health Belief Model

Abstract

In this study, the effect of university students' health beliefs on their condom usage during sexual intercourse was explored. For this purpose, AIDS Health Belief Scale and Self-Efficacy Scale for AIDS Prevention was applied to total of 299 students. Data was collected from voluntarily-participated students who had sexual intercourse experience. The study was conducted in seven universities in Izmir and Istanbul. Logistic regression analysis was used between predictor and predicted variables. Results indicated that only condom use self-efficacy of individuals was predictive of their condom use behaviour. In addition, self-efficacy of AIDS prevention and AIDS health belief was significantly different between males and females. Perceived benefit of condom use and self-efficacy of AIDS prevention was higher for females compared to males. On the other hand, self-efficacy of males about talking on sexual issues in family setting was higher than females.