Perceived self-efficacy, sexual assertiveness and condom use among colombian young

• Main Authors: J Isaac Uribe Alvarado, Marly Johana Bahamon Muñeton, Lizeth Reyes Ruíz, Ana María Trejos Herrera, Yolima Alarcon-Vásquez
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidad Católica de Colombia 2017-02-01
• Series: Acta Colombiana de Psicología
• Subjects: Uso del condón; autoeficacia; asertividad; jóvenes
• Online Access: https://editorial.ucatolica.edu.co/ojsucatolica/revistas_ucatolica/index.php/acta-colombiana-psicologia/article/view/1079

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>The correct and consistent use of condoms during sexual intercourse is a highly effective procedure for the prevention of</span><span>HIV / AIDS as well as other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some studies report that psychosocial skills and interaction promote the development of safe sexual relations by using condoms. The objective of this study was to determine to what</span><span>extent the perception of self-efficacy and sexual assertiveness predicts condom use in sexual activity in a group of young</span><span>people. The study was descriptive correlational and predictive.The sample consisted of 645 young people aged between 19 and 26 years who reported having had sex or being sexually active. Results showed that, unlike men, the perception of self-</span><span>efficacy coupled with sexual assertiveness are strong predictors of condom use in women's sexual relations, whereas for men</span><span>only sexual assertiveness predicts condom use in sexual relations.</span></p></div></div></div>