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Association between Relationship Characteristics, Sexual Health Attitudes, and Dual Contraceptive Use among Young Adult College Students Aged 18-24

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Title: Association between Relationship Characteristics, Sexual Health Attitudes, and Dual Contraceptive Use among Young Adult College Students Aged 18-24
Language: English
Authors: Casola, Allison R., Matson, Pamela A., Jones, Resa M.
Source: Journal of American College Health. 2022 70(1):314-324.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: College Students, Interpersonal Relationship, Sexuality, Health Behavior, Student Attitudes, Contraception, Pregnancy, Intimacy, Trust (Psychology), Depression (Psychology), Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Student Characteristics, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1751172
ISSN: 0744-8481
Abstract: Objective: Determine the relationship characteristics, sexual health attitudes, and demographic factors associated with dual contraceptive use among college students. Participants: September-October 2018 via campus email, we recruited College of Public Health students attending a large, urban, public university (N= 424). Methods: Respondents completed a cross-sectional, Web-based sexual health questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were calculated. Multiple logistic regression models were run to determine the association between relationship characteristics, pregnancy and condom attitudes, demographics, and dual use the last time having sex. Results: In independent models, one-unit increase in trust (aOR = 0.982; 95% CI: 0.966-0.998) and commitment score (aOR = 0.987, 95% CI: 0.976-0.999) was inversely associated with dual use while sex with a casual date/acquaintance (aOR = 3.149; 95% CI: 1.550-6.397) was positively associated. In a fully adjusted model for all correlates, only trust score was significant (aOR = 0.982; 95% CI: 0.966, 0.998). Conclusions: Emotion-based constructs may be more influential on dual use behaviors than discrete relationship factors.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: EJ1328562
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Objective: Determine the relationship characteristics, sexual health attitudes, and demographic factors associated with dual contraceptive use among college students. Participants: September-October 2018 via campus email, we recruited College of Public Health students attending a large, urban, public university (N= 424). Methods: Respondents completed a cross-sectional, Web-based sexual health questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were calculated. Multiple logistic regression models were run to determine the association between relationship characteristics, pregnancy and condom attitudes, demographics, and dual use the last time having sex. Results: In independent models, one-unit increase in trust (aOR = 0.982; 95% CI: 0.966-0.998) and commitment score (aOR = 0.987, 95% CI: 0.976-0.999) was inversely associated with dual use while sex with a casual date/acquaintance (aOR = 3.149; 95% CI: 1.550-6.397) was positively associated. In a fully adjusted model for all correlates, only trust score was significant (aOR = 0.982; 95% CI: 0.966, 0.998). Conclusions: Emotion-based constructs may be more influential on dual use behaviors than discrete relationship factors.
ISSN:0744-8481
DOI:10.1080/07448481.2020.1751172