The prevalence of high risk sexually transmitted disease behaviors among homosexual college students
Date Approved
2007
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department or School
Nursing
Committee Member
Lorraine M. Wilson, RN, PhD, Chair
Committee Member
Michael Williams, RN, MSN
Recommended Citation
Natavio, Teofanes Q., "The prevalence of high risk sexually transmitted disease behaviors among homosexual college students" (2007). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 38.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/38
Comments
The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of high-risk sexually transmitted disease behaviors among homosexual college students between the ages of 19 and 25 years (N=57) in a southeastern Michigan college campus, as well as to examine the relationships among demographic factors and high risk-behavior variables. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS), which is based on the theoretical framework of the Health Belief Model and developed by the Center for Disease Control, was used to measure multiple sexual partners, condom use, and STD/HIV screening in the sample being studied.
The results showed that a large part of the sample failed to use condoms and comply with STD/HIV screening despite their level of education and knowledge. Interestingly, there was minimal incidence of STDs and/or HIV infections. The sample showed that multiple sexual partners were significant but did not contribute to any findings of STD/HIV incidences in this sample. Therefore, further studies are needed to better understand behaviors of homosexual students for implementing effective means of mitigating high-risk sexual behaviors.