Use of the male condom by heterosexual adolescents and young people: Literature review

East, L; Jackson, D; O'Brien, L; Peters, K

Use of the male condom by heterosexual adolescents and young people: Literature review

East, L Jackson, D

O'Brien, L Peters, K

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Citation:: Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2007, 59 (2), pp. 103 - 110
Issue Date:: 2007-07-01

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dc.contributor.author	East, L	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Jackson, D https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5252-5325	en_US
dc.contributor.author	O'Brien, L	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Peters, K https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5299-2863	en_US
dc.date.issued	2007-07-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2007, 59 (2), pp. 103 - 110	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0309-2402	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/15629
dc.description.abstract	Title. Use of the male condom by heterosexual adolescents and young people: literature review Aim. This paper is a report of a literature review to explore issues influencing condom use in heterosexual adolescents and young people. Background. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major international health issue and adolescents and young people are particularly vulnerable. Efforts to address the rapid spread of STIs have largely focused on promoting the use of condoms as a protective 'safer sex' measure. However, use of the male condom is still inconsistent and the incidence of STIs continues to increase. Method. A search of the literature using EBSCO Host databases was undertaken in 2006, with a focus on women, young people, condoms and STIs. Papers published in English from 1992 to 2006 were sought. Only research papers are included in this review. Results. Factors impeding decisions to use protection by young people include lack of knowledge about prevalence of STIs, ambiguity around contraception and safer sex practices, and the difficulty faced by young women in particular in negotiating safer sex. The notion of romantic love confounds the assessment of risk and can render young people, particularly young women, ineffective in negotiating safer sex practices. Conclusion. Adolescents and young adults are particularly vulnerable in relation to STIs. There is a need to ensure that accurate messages are delivered about safer sex and contraception to this very vulnerable group. Furthermore, it is important to recognize that romantic love comprises strong emotions that have a role in decision-making and options for reducing personal-health risk during sexual activity. © 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Advanced Nursing	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04337.x	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Nursing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Sexually Transmitted Diseases	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Risk Factors	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Condoms	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Behavior	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Contraception Behavior	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Safe Sex	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Heterosexuality	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Interpersonal Relations	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Counseling	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Sex Education	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Adult	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Male	en_US
dc.title	Use of the male condom by heterosexual adolescents and young people: Literature review	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
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utslib.citation.volume	59	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
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pubs.volume	59	en_US

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Title. Use of the male condom by heterosexual adolescents and young people: literature review Aim. This paper is a report of a literature review to explore issues influencing condom use in heterosexual adolescents and young people. Background. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major international health issue and adolescents and young people are particularly vulnerable. Efforts to address the rapid spread of STIs have largely focused on promoting the use of condoms as a protective 'safer sex' measure. However, use of the male condom is still inconsistent and the incidence of STIs continues to increase. Method. A search of the literature using EBSCO Host databases was undertaken in 2006, with a focus on women, young people, condoms and STIs. Papers published in English from 1992 to 2006 were sought. Only research papers are included in this review. Results. Factors impeding decisions to use protection by young people include lack of knowledge about prevalence of STIs, ambiguity around contraception and safer sex practices, and the difficulty faced by young women in particular in negotiating safer sex. The notion of romantic love confounds the assessment of risk and can render young people, particularly young women, ineffective in negotiating safer sex practices. Conclusion. Adolescents and young adults are particularly vulnerable in relation to STIs. There is a need to ensure that accurate messages are delivered about safer sex and contraception to this very vulnerable group. Furthermore, it is important to recognize that romantic love comprises strong emotions that have a role in decision-making and options for reducing personal-health risk during sexual activity. © 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

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