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Revista de Enfermagem Referência
versión impresa ISSN 0874-0283versión On-line ISSN 2182-2883
Resumen
OLIVEIRA, Bárbara Ingênito de et al. Factors influencing condom misuse from the perspective of young university students. Rev. Enf. Ref. [online]. 2022, vol.serVI, n.1, e21043. Epub 23-Jun-2022. ISSN 0874-0283. https://doi.org/10.12707/rv21043.
Background:
The sexual risk-taking behaviors of young people regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are associated with sexual debut, partner variability, casual sex activities, (lack of) use of condoms, and substance abuse.
Objective:
To identify the factors influencing condom misuse from the perspective of young university students.
Methodology:
A descriptive qualitative study was conducted at a private university in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with 30 young university students participating in three focus groups. Data were analyzed using the lexical analysis technique and IRaMuTeQ software.
Results:
The following five classes emerged: alcohol use as a determinant of risky behaviors; condom misuse associated with the risk of infection; lack of information on STI prevention; and condom use. Participants reported using condoms inconsistently and being more concerned about the occurrence of an unplanned pregnancy.
Conclusion:
University students’ sexual risk-taking behaviors reveal individual and social vulnerabilities and highlight the need to develop efficient health education and therapeutic interventions strategies.
Palabras clave : condoms; young adult; sexually transmitted infections; risk-taking; unsafe sex.