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Health Education Research, Vol. 7, No. 2, 203-215, 1992
© 1992 Oxford University Press

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Factors explaining intent, discussion and use of condoms in first-time sexual encounters

Vicki S. Freimuth3, Sharon Lee Hammond, Timothy Edgar, Deborah A. McDonald2 and Edward L. Fink

1Department of Speech Communication and Graduate School of Management and Technology, University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742
2Department of English, Hood College Frederick, MD 21701, USA
3Present address: US Food and Drug Administration Rockville, MD 20857, USA

This study tests a three-stage model of condom use and explores the factors that predict each of the stages. We reasoned that individuals probably approach the sexual encounter with some predispositions about condoms. Some may have a general commitment to use them, others either do not even think of the issue or have a negative attitude toward their use. Second, some of those who want to use condoms may initiate communication with their partners about the use of a condom. Finally, depending on the discussion about use and the availability of the condom, it may or may not be used. All participants in this study had had sex with at least one new partner in the 12 month period prior to data collection. When asked about their most recent incident of sexual intercourse with a new partner, 43% of the respondents reported that they had used a condom. We found evidence supporting our three-stage model. Also, we identified several patterns of behavior which led to either condom use or non-use and found that different behavioral and psychosocial variables predicted whether each stage occurred.


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