Correlates of condom use among sex workers and their boyfriends in three West African countries.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_B233201CBF3D
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Title
Correlates of condom use among sex workers and their boyfriends in three West African countries.
Journal
Aids and Behavior
Author(s)
Godin G., Tinka Bah A., Sow A., Minani I., Morin D., Alary M.
ISSN
1090-7165 (Print)
ISSN-L
1090-7165
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2008
Volume
12
Number
3
Pages
441-451
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tPublication Status: ppublish
Abstract
The aim of this study was to identify correlates associated with condom use at last intercourse between sex workers (SW) and their boyfriends (BF). The sample was derived as a convenience sample recruited through existing HIV prevention organizations in Benin, Guinea and Senegal. The Theory of Planned Behavior served as the conceptual framework. A total of 406 individuals (220 SW and 186 BF) participated in the study. Socio-demographic, behavioral and psychological variables were collected through a face-to-face administered questionnaire. Condom use at last intercourse was significantly associated with intention and perceived control among SW as well as their BF. With respect to intention, perceived control, attitude and moral norm explained 82 and 74% of intention of SW and BF, respectively. These results suggest that promoting condom use among SW and BF should be based primarily on the development of personal ability to overcome obstacles to condom use.
Keywords
Adult, Benin/epidemiology, Catchment Area (Health), Condoms/utilization, Female, Guinea/epidemiology, HIV Infections/epidemiology, HIV Infections/prevention & control, Heterosexuality/statistics & numerical data, Humans, Male, Prostitution/statistics & numerical data, Questionnaires, ROC Curve, Senegal/epidemiology, Sexual Partners
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