HIV Risk Behavior among College Students in the United States
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| Title: | HIV Risk Behavior among College Students in the United States |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lewis, John E., Miguez-Burban, Maria-Jose, Malow, Robert M. |
| Source: | College Student Journal. Jun 2009 43(2):475-491. |
| Availability: | Project Innovation, Inc. P.O. Box 8508 Spring Hill Station, Mobile, AL 36689-0508. Tel: 251-343-1878; Fax: 251-343-1878; Web site: http://www.projectinnovation.biz/csj.html |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2009 |
| Document Type: | Information Analyses Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | College Students, Intervention, Self Efficacy, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, At Risk Persons, Health Behavior, Sexuality, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Drinking, Drug Use, Health Promotion, Literature Reviews, Knowledge Level, Student Attitudes |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| ISSN: | 0146-3934 |
| Abstract: | Objective: This article updates our 1997 review that examined the literature on HIV risk behavior among college students. Methods: The current review focuses on college student sex-risk behaviors related to HIV-related knowledge, communication with sex partners, self efficacy, and behavioral skills. Results: As reported in our original review, the majority of students continue to have multiple sex partners, use condoms inconsistently during intercourse, and have a tendency to combine alcohol and/or other drugs with their sexual experiences. They remain very knowledgeable about the virus and routes of basic transmission, but that does not impact condom use. Communication among partners about safer sex continues to be limited. Conclusions: Enhancing self efficacy should be an important focus for intervention strategies among students, given consistent evidence for its impact on lowering risk for HIV transmission. Additional evidence-based recommendations for strategies to prevent the spread of HIV within the college population are provided. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 93 |
| Entry Date: | 2010 |
| Access URL: | https://www.projectinnovation.biz/csj_2006.html |
| Accession Number: | EJ872262 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: This article updates our 1997 review that examined the literature on HIV risk behavior among college students. Methods: The current review focuses on college student sex-risk behaviors related to HIV-related knowledge, communication with sex partners, self efficacy, and behavioral skills. Results: As reported in our original review, the majority of students continue to have multiple sex partners, use condoms inconsistently during intercourse, and have a tendency to combine alcohol and/or other drugs with their sexual experiences. They remain very knowledgeable about the virus and routes of basic transmission, but that does not impact condom use. Communication among partners about safer sex continues to be limited. Conclusions: Enhancing self efficacy should be an important focus for intervention strategies among students, given consistent evidence for its impact on lowering risk for HIV transmission. Additional evidence-based recommendations for strategies to prevent the spread of HIV within the college population are provided. |
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| ISSN: | 0146-3934 |
