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Article: Exploring gender differences in the relationship between HIV/STD testing and condom use among undergraduate college students.(Research Article)(Report)
- Article from:
- American Journal of Health Education
- Article date:
- March 1, 2009
- Author:
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ABSTRACT
Background: Rates of HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are increasing among university students. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine gender differences in the relationship between condom use and (I) HIV/STD testing behaviors, (2) STD treatment behaviors and, (3) alcohol use behaviors. Methods: A survey was administered to 1,500 undergraduate students in a university system in the Northeast. Frequency tests and the Fisher Exact test for associations were conducted. Results: Analysis was conducted on 1,410 surveys. Rates of sexual behavior were high, while condom use was reportedly low. Females reported higher rates of ...