Richard A. Crosby|Laura F. Salazar|William L. Yarber|Stephanie A. Sanders|Cynthia A. Graham|Susan L. Head|Janet N. Arno
A Theory-Based Approach to Understanding Condom Errors and Problems Reported by Men Attending an STI Clinic
University of Kentucky|Emory University|Indiana University Bloomington|Indiana University Bloomington|Indiana University Bloomington|University of Kentucky|Indiana University Bloomington
employed informationmotivationbehavioral skills imb model guide investigation correlates correct condom use among 278 adult 1835 years old male clients attending sexually transmitted infection sti clinic anonymous questionnaire aided cdrecording questions administered linear structural relations program used conduct path analyses hypothesized imb model parameter estimates showed information directly affect behavioral skills direct negative effect condom use errors motivation significant direct positive effect behavioral skills significant indirect positive effect condom use errors behavioral skills behavioral skills direct negative effect condom use errors among men attending public sti clinic findings suggest brief clinicbased safer sex programs men sex women incorporate activities convey correct condom use information instill motivation use condoms correctly directly enhance mens behavioral skills correct use condoms