The Context of Condom Use Among Young Adults in the Philippines

Implications for HIV Prevention

Bibliographic Data

ID15218152
AuthorsMarguerite B Lucea (0000-0003-1683-9030, Johns Hopkins Medicine, corresponding author), Michelle J Hindin (0000-0001-9941-7639, Johns Hopkins University), Socorro Gultiano (University of San Carlos), Joan Kub (0000-0002-5827-7630, Johns Hopkins University), Linda Rose (Johns Hopkins University)
Year2012
Volume34
Issue3-4
Pages227-248
Publication date2012-09-04
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueHealth Care For Women International (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0739-9332 • E-ISSN: 1096-4665
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/07399332.2012.721414
PMID23394323
PMCIDPMC3578603
OpenAlexW1989303955
LanguageEN
Citations received13
References cited23

We examine current perceptions and constraints surrounding condom use among young adults in the Philippines to garner a deeper contextual understanding of this aspect of HIV prevention within Filipino society. Through thematic analysis of focus group data, we found three broad themes, all of which include societal and individual barriers to using condoms. The findings may provide insight for similar settings in which religion has a strong influence on society. To strengthen HIV prevention efforts in such settings, we suggest that the development of strategies to address these constraints and promote healthy sexuality in young adults is essential

Condom · Context (archaeology · Developing country · Developmental psychology · Economic growth · Family medicine · Focus group · Geography · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Human sexuality · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Young adult · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Gender Studies · Medicine · Microfinance and Financial Inclusion · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Psychology · Gerontology

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