Abstract
Objective: The authors used a stratified cluster sampling design to inform campus sexually transmitted diseases prevention programs. Participants and Methods: They conducted a cross-sectional study of students (N = 1,130) at a large, urban, minority-serving university in South Florida using the 2004 National College Health Assessment Survey instrument. Results: Of the 1,130 participants, 14.0% reported risky sexual behavior (having more than 1 sexual partner in 1 year and not using a condom the last time they had vaginal intercourse), and 11.9% reported consistent risky sexual behavior (having more than 1 partner in 1 year and not using condoms most or all of the time during the past 30 days). In multivariable analysis, past-month alcohol use had the strongest independent association with both risky and consistent risky sexual behavior. Illicit drug use was marginally significant in both models. Conclusions: Administrators should address the use of alcohol and other drugs on campus in planning interventions to promote safe sexual behavior.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 77-84 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of American College Health |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- College students
- National College Health Assessment
- Sexual behavior
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Student health services
- University
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Education