Publications by authors named "Charlotte Petonic Robbins"
Article Synopsis
- - High rates of STIs and unplanned pregnancies in young adults in the USA are linked to low condom use; a study was conducted in 2019-2020 to understand how college students acquire and use condoms.
- - Surveying 1,584 students revealed that most obtained condoms off-campus, with variations based on gender and relationship status; errors in condom use were common, especially among single students.
- - Factors like incorrect application and removal during sex were identified as predictors of condom breakage, highlighting the need for tailored sexual health education for college students.
Background: Condom distribution programs are a structural-level intervention implemented on college campuses to reduce sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies. Understanding students' beliefs about these programs and attitudes that can affect condom use is critical.
Methods: Students at 6 different universities (n = 2809) completed items related to beliefs about campus condom distribution programs and their personal condom embarrassment and condom self-efficacy levels.