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Wyllie TJS, Brown JL, Meisman A, Bayyari N, Mangeot C, Sun Q, Mullins TLK. Attitudes and Intentions toward Use of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among Adults Receiving Treatment for Opioid Use. Subst Use Misuse 2024; 59:369-379. [PMID: 37917069 DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2023.2275556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Background: Although pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prevents HIV, little is known about PrEP awareness and factors associated with intention to take PrEP among people with opioid use disorder (OUD). Methods: HIV-negative adults recruited from an outpatient treatment program in Cincinnati, Ohio completed self-administered surveys. Items derived from literature and health behavioral theory included demographics, sexual and drug use behaviors, HIV prevention practices, PrEP knowledge, and attitudes toward PrEP. Primary outcomes were 1) intention to ask a clinician about PrEP and 2) intention to accept PrEP if recommended by a clinician. Outcomes were dichotomized into higher vs. lower intention for analyses in logistic regression models. Results: Among 198 participants, 60.3% reported past injection drug use. Among 58 participants (29.3%) meeting criteria for PrEP, 24% were aware of PrEP, 15.5% had discussed it with a clinician, and 5% had taken it. Factors associated with intention to ask a clinician about PrEP included being somewhat confident about consistent condom use (p < 0.01), motivation to comply with normative beliefs (p < 0.01), and reporting that PrEP fits very well (p < 0.01) and is easy to fit (p < 0.01) into current prevention practices. Factors associated with intention to accept PrEP if recommended by a clinician included motivation to comply with normative beliefs (p < 0.01) and PrEP being easy to fit into current prevention practices (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Among participants meeting indications for PrEP, only 24% were aware of it and few had taken it. Interventions that normalize PrEP and target incorporating PrEP into current prevention practices may improve uptake among individuals with OUD.
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- Tornia J S Wyllie
- Division of Adolescent and Transition Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Psychology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Psychological Sciences, College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Division of Adolescent and Transition Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- College of Allied Health Sciences - School of Social Work, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Adolescent and Transition Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Yeboah D, Issah AN, Kpordoxah MR, Akiti C, Boah M. Prevalence and factors associated with the intention to use contraception among women of reproductive age who are not already using a contraceptive method in Liberia: findings from a secondary analysis of the 2019-2020 Liberia Demographic Health Survey. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e072282. [PMID: 37802625 PMCID: PMC10565247 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Contraception constitutes a vital aspect of sexual and reproductive healthcare. However, the high prevalence of non-use has become a great public health concern globally. This study examined the intention to use contraceptives and its associated factors among women of reproductive age who were not using any method in Liberia. DESIGN AND SETTING A cross-sectional population-based study was conducted. We used data from the 2019-2020 Liberia Demographic and Health Survey. The research framework used the theory of planned behaviour to identify the factors that influence women's intention to use contraception. PARTICIPANTS The study analysed a weighted sample of 4504 women aged 15-49 who were not currently using any form of contraception. DATA ANALYSIS The outcome variable was the intention to use a contraceptive method. A binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with the intention to use contraceptives in Stata V.13.0. RESULTS Of the 4504 women, 39.42% intended to use contraception. Contraception intention was significantly lower in married women than in never married women (adjusted OR (aOR) 0.78; 95% CI 0.62 to 0.98). Additionally, women aged 25-34 (aOR 0.434; 95% CI 0.339 to 0.556) and 35-49 (aOR 0.120; 95% CI 0.088 to 0.163) had a reduced intent to use contraceptives than those aged 15-24. However, women with at least one child, those with prior contraception experience and those who had their first sexual encounter at the age of 13 or older were more likely to intend to use contraception. Notably, Muslim and wealthy women displayed a lower likelihood of intending to use contraception. CONCLUSION These findings highlight that attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control significantly influence women's intentions to use contraception. Understanding and addressing these factors are crucial for promoting effective contraceptive use among women, facilitating informed reproductive choices.
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- Daudi Yeboah
- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Disease Control, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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- Department of Health Services, Policy, Planning Management, and Economics, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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- Department of Global and International Health, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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- Department of Bilogical Sciences, University of Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia
- Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, Ministry of Health, Congo Town, Monrovia, Liberia
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- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Disease Control, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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Khan R, Fatima T, Ramayah T, Awan TM, Kayani ZK. Community Safety Behavior in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic. ILLNESS, CRISES, AND LOSS 2023; 31:73-99. [PMID: 36605779 PMCID: PMC9638507 DOI: 10.1177/10541373211033962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The purpose of this study is to explore the behavior and lifestyle of individuals in response to the coronavirus that the safety behavior of people in the coronavirus disease of 2019 pandemic. Hence, the study integrates the theory of planned behavior and the health belief model to understand the behavioral change in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The current study is qualitative therefore, a survey-based online questionnaire was used for data collection from university students and staff (faculty and nonfaculty) residing in top-tier cities of Pakistan, nonprobability convenient sampling was used to approach the audience. A two-stage approach was used to test the model using partial least square (variance-based structural equation modeling). The reliability and validity of the measurement model indicate that the data is reliable and valid. Outcomes prove all the relationships as proposed by the study, except for the impact of perceived barriers on intention and individual safety behavior. Perceived barriers act as obstacles that abstain individuals from following the standard operating procedures. The research agenda provides new insights into the fields of marketing, health care, consumer behavior, and behavioral studies. It contributes to the existing literature in the field of social marketing by studying the behavior and changes in the behavior of people in the global pandemic.
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- Ruqia Khan
- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
- Internet Innovation Research Center, Newhuadu Business School, Minjiang University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- Department of Management, Sunway University Business School, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
- Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Herrijgers C, Platteau T, Vandebosch H, Poels K, Florence E. Using Intervention Mapping to Develop an mHealth Intervention to Support Men Who Have Sex With Men Engaging in Chemsex (Budd): Development and Usability Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2022; 11:e39678. [PMID: 36542451 DOI: 10.2196/39678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chemsex refers to the intentional use of drugs before or during sex among men who have sex with men (MSM). Engaging in chemsex has been linked to significant negative impacts on physical, psychological, and social well-being. However, no evidence-based support tools have addressed either these harms or the care needs of MSM who engage in chemsex. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this paper was to describe the development of a mobile health intervention (named Budd) using the intervention mapping protocol (IMP). Budd aims to support and inform MSM who participate in chemsex, reduce the negative impacts associated with chemsex, and encourage more reasoned participation. METHODS The IMP consists of 6 steps to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based health interventions. A needs assessment was carried out between September 2, 2019, and March 31, 2020, by conducting a literature study and in-depth interviews. Change objectives were selected based on these findings, after which theory-based intervention methods were selected. The first version of the intervention was developed in December 2020 and pilot-tested between February 1, 2021, and April 30, 2021. Adjustments were made based on the findings from this study. A separate article will be dedicated to the effectiveness study, conducted between October 15, 2021, and February 24, 2022, and implementation of the intervention. The Budd app went live in April 2022. RESULTS Budd aims to address individual factors and support chemsex participants in applying harm reduction measures when taking drugs (drug information, drug combination tool, and notebook), preparing for participation in a chemsex session (articles on chemsex, preparation tool, and event-specific checklist), planning sufficient time after a chemsex session to recover (planning tool), seeking support for their chemsex participation (overview of existing local health care and peer support services, reflection, personal statistics, and user testimonials), taking HIV medication or pre-exposure prophylaxis in a timely manner during a chemsex session (preparation tool), and contacting emergency services in case of an emergency and giving first aid to others (emergency information and personal buddy). CONCLUSIONS The IMP proved to be a valuable tool in the planning and development of the Budd app. This study provides researchers and practitioners with valuable information that may help them to set up their own health interventions. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR1-10.2196/39678.
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- Corinne Herrijgers
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Department of Communication Studies, University of Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Department of Communication Studies, University of Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerpen, Belgium
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Xiang H, Li M, Xiao M, Liu M, Su X, Wang D, Li K, Chen R, Gan L, Chu K, Tian Y, Tang X, Lei X. Factors associated with risk behaviours towards hepatitis B among migrant workers: a cross-sectional study based on theory of planned behaviour. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e056452. [PMID: 36127088 PMCID: PMC9490639 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Rural-to-urban migrant workers are susceptible to hepatitis B because of lack of self-protection awareness and social support. The aim of this study was to explore the factors influencing risk behaviours for hepatitis B among migrant workers based on the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). DESIGN A cross-sectional survey. SETTING Chongqing, China PARTICIPANT: Migrant workers PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary outcomes were the TPB variables. The secondary outcomes were factors explored by logistic regressions which were associated with hepatitis B related risk behaviours and behavioural intentions (BI). RESULTS Of 1299 recruited migrant workers, 384 (29.56%) participants undertook risk behaviours related to hepatitis B virus infection in the 6 months prior to the survey, and 1111 (85.53%) migrant workers had the BI of doing so. Of 842 migrant workers who undertook sexual activities, 58.19% did not use condoms. Binary logistic regressions showed that migrant workers who were men (p<0.05), less educated (p<0.01), lacked hepatitis B knowledge (p<0.05) and of a young age (p<0.01), were more intent on conducting hepatitis B-related behaviours. Alcohol drinking (p<0.01) was also positively associated with hepatitis B risk. The scores of TPB variables, including attitude towards behaviour and subjective norms, were positively associated with BI when adjusted for sociodemographics (p<0.001). Meanwhile, experience of behaviour and regret feeling were positively associated with BI and actual behaviours (p<0.01 and p<0.05, respectively). CONCLUSIONS A considerable proportion of migrant workers undertake hepatitis B-related risk behaviours, and condoms are seldom used. Health education campaigns targeting the identified TPB variables may play a significant role in improving awareness of hepatitis B prevention among migrant workers, especially for those who are men, younger, alcohol drinkers, less educated and lacking hepatitis B knowledge.
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- Hui Xiang
- Nan'an District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, Yuzhong, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Yuzhong, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Yuzhong, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, Haidian, China
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- West-China Guang'an Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, Qingyang, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Yuzhong, China
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- Army Medical Center of PLA, Army Medical University, Chongqing, Yuzhong, China
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- Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, Haidian, China
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- Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, Haidian, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Yuzhong, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Yuzhong, China
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- Nan'an District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, Yuzhong, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Yuzhong, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Yuzhong, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Yuzhong, China
- Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Yuzhong, China
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Stephanou AT, Freitas IKD, Dias ACG. Factors Associated with Condom Use Behaviour Among Young University Students. PSICO-USF 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1413/82712032270311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Abstract As the rates of sexually transmitted infections among Brazilian youth rise, college students present with low rates of condom use. Understanding which factors affect preventive behaviours may assist in promoting them. This study aimed to test the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) as a model of condom use behaviour among young university students. Data on sexual behaviour, TPB, and personality variables were collected online with 343 sexually active students aged between 18 and 29. Seventy participants also provided follow-up data after 30 days. Structural equation models and ordinal regressions were used to analyse the effects of TPB variables on condom use behaviour. Attitude was the main predictor of behavioural intention in the cross-sectional and longitudinal models. Being in a relationship and lower age at sexual debut were also associated with less frequent condom use behaviour in the cross-sectional analysis. Behavioural intention and perceived control were associated with condom use behaviour.
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de Wit JBF, Adam PCG, den Daas C, Jonas K. Sexually transmitted infection prevention behaviours: health impact, prevalence, correlates, and interventions. Psychol Health 2022; 38:675-700. [PMID: 35748408 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2022.2090560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major public health threat, disproportionately affecting young people, and men who have sex with men. In this narrative review of the current state of behavioural science research on STI prevention, we consider the definition, health impacts, correlates and determinants, and interventions to promote STI prevention behaviour. Research on STI prevention behaviour has extended from a focus on abstinence, partner reduction and condom use, to also include novel preventive behaviours, notably treatment-as-prevention, pre-exposure prophylaxis (i.e., the preventive use of medicines by uninfected people), and vaccination for some STIs. Social-cognitive factors specified by, for instance the theory of planned behaviour, are critical proximal determinants of STI prevention behaviours, and related interventions can effectively promote STI prevention behaviours. Social-ecological perspectives highlight that individual-level determinants are embedded in more distal environmental influences, with social stigma especially affecting STI prevention behaviours and requiring effective intervention. Further to providing a major domain of application, STI prevention also poses critical challenges and opportunities for health psychology theory and research. We identify a need for health behaviour theory that addresses the processes linking multiple levels of influence on behaviour and provides practical guidance for multi-level behaviour change interventions adapted to specific contexts.
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- John B. F. de Wit
- Department of Interdisciplinary Social Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Centre for Social Research in Health, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, Australia
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- Centre for Social Research in Health, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, Australia
- Institute for Prevention and Social Research, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Social Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
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- Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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White HA, Okhai H, Sahota A, Maltby J, Stephenson I, Patel H, Hefford PM, Wiselka MJ, Pareek M. Latent tuberculosis screening and treatment in HIV: highly acceptable in a prospective cohort study. ERJ Open Res 2022; 8:00442-2021. [PMID: 35479297 PMCID: PMC9035605 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00442-2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Background People living with HIV (PLWH) are at increased risk of re-activation of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). Although UK and international guidelines identify this group as a priority for LTBI screening and treatment, data on attitudes of PLWH to this policy recommendation are lacking. Methods A five-point, Likert-style questionnaire was administered to PLWH to assess views and intentions towards accepting LTBI screening and treatment. Subsequent interferon-γ release assay (IGRA) testing was offered, and chemoprophylaxis if required. Influencing demographic and psychological associations with planned, and actual, testing and treatment uptake were assessed using multivariable logistic regression. Results 444 out of 716 (62%) patients responded. 417 out of 437 (95.4%) expressed intention to accept LTBI testing. The only significant association was the perceived importance of testing to the individual (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 8.98, 95% CI 2.55–31.67). 390 out of 393 (99.2%) accepted appropriate IGRA screening; 41 out of 390 (10.5%) were positive. 397 out of 431 (92.1%) expressed intention to accept chemoprophylaxis, associated with perceived importance of treatment (aOR 3.52, 95% CI 1.46–8.51), a desire to have treatment for LTBI (aOR 1.77, 95% CI 0.99–3.15) and confidence in taking treatment (aOR 3.77, 95% CI 1.84–7.72). Of those offered chemoprophylaxis, 36 out of 37 (97.3%) accepted and 34 out of 36 (94.4%) completed treatment. There were no correlates with actual screening acceptance. Conclusions LTBI is common amongst PLWH, highlighting the importance of robust screening and treatment programmes. This study shows that screening and treatment for LTBI is highly acceptable to PLWH and provides strong, objective evidence for policy-makers developing guidelines in this cohort. This detailed exploration of the views of people living with HIV in the UK through a prospective questionnaire cohort study is the first of its kind in the published literature, and shows that latent TB screening and treatment is overwhelmingly supportedhttps://bit.ly/3HmhmRy
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- Helena A White
- Dept of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,Dept of Infection and HIV Medicine, University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Dept of Infection and HIV Medicine, University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Dept of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Dept of Infection and HIV Medicine, University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Dept of Clinical Microbiology, University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Dept of Infection and HIV Medicine, University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Dept of Infection and HIV Medicine, University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Dept of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.,Dept of Infection and HIV Medicine, University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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Zhu X, Peng B, Yi Q, Liu J, Yan J. Prediction Model of Immunosuppressive Medication Non-adherence for Renal Transplant Patients Based on Machine Learning Technology. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:796424. [PMID: 35252242 PMCID: PMC8895304 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.796424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objectives Predicting adherence to immunosuppressive medication (IM) is important to improve and design future prospective, personalized interventions in Chinese renal transplant patients (RTPs). Methods A retrospective, multicenter, cross-sectional study was performed in 1,191 RTPs from October 2020 to February 2021 in China. The BAASIS was used as the standard to determine the adherence of the patients. Variables of the combined theory, including the general data, the HBM, the TPB, the BMQ, the PSSS and the GSES, were used to build the models. The machine learning (ML) models included LR, RF, MLP, SVM, and XG Boost. The SHAP method was used to evaluate the contribution of predictors to predicting the risk of IM non-adherence in RTPs. Results The IM non-adherence rate in the derivation cohort was 38.5%. Ten predictors were screened to build the model based on the database. The SVM model performed better among the five models, with sensitivity of 0.59, specificity of 0.73, and average AUC of 0.75. The SHAP analysis showed that age, marital status, HBM-perceived barriers, use pill box after transplantation, and PSSS-family support were the most important predictors in the prediction model. All of the models had good performance validated by external data. Conclusions The IM non-adherence rate of RTPs was high, and it is important to improve IM adherence. The model developed by ML technology could identify high-risk patients and provide a basis for the development of relevant improvement measures.
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- Xiao Zhu
- Nursing Department of Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Research Center of Chinese Health Ministry on Transplantation Medicine Engineering and Technology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Research Center of Chinese Health Ministry on Transplantation Medicine Engineering and Technology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Nursing School of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Nursing Department of Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- *Correspondence: QiFeng Yi
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- Nursing School of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Nursing Department of Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Research Center of Chinese Health Ministry on Transplantation Medicine Engineering and Technology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Jia Liu
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- Nursing School of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Nursing Department of Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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Giménez-García C, Ballester-Arnal R, Ruiz-Palomino E, Nebot-García JE, Gil-Llario MD. Trends in HIV sexual prevention: Attitudinal beliefs and behavioral intention in Spanish young people over the past two decades (1999-2020). SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE 2021; 31:100677. [PMID: 34775354 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2021.100677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Despite preventive efforts, HIV exposure is still a concern for public health. The current prevalence is related to unsafe sex, which is based on socio-cognitive variables. Therefore, information about these variables is required to verify whether the past preventive strategies have been effective and improve the future ones. However, there is not updated information to adjust future preventive interventions. For this reason, this study analyzes trends by gender in Spanish young people over the past two decades in perceived susceptibility to HIV, severity perceived to HIV, condom confidence and the intention of condom use, from 1999 to 2020. For this purpose, 11,665 Spanish young people (from 17 to 40 years old) completed the AIDS Prevention Questionnaire in each year. Following our results, in general, the socio-cognitive variables have revealed an unsatisfactory trend: a low perceived susceptibility to HIV and a behavioral intention that have remained stable or even declined slightly over the past years. Particularly, men are more likely to report a riskier level in socio-cognitive variables although, in the latest evaluations, women would decrease condom use intention largely than men. In general, regarding age, young adult would report better levels of condom confidence, but early youth would get higher results in perceived severity, as well as better scores in the latest evaluations of condom use intention. Considering these results, policies should make an effort in HIV prevention programs, and emphasize the attention to attitudinal beliefs and behavioral intention to improve their effectiveness.
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- Cristina Giménez-García
- Departamento de Psicología Básica, Clínica y Psicobiología, Universitat Jaume I, Castellón, Spain
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- Departamento de Psicología Básica, Clínica y Psicobiología, Universitat Jaume I, Castellón, Spain.
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- Departamento de Psicología Básica, Clínica y Psicobiología, Universitat Jaume I, Castellón, Spain
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- Departamento de Psicología Evolutiva y de la Educación, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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Zhang P, Zhu X, Yan J, Liu J. Identification of Immunosuppressive Medication Nonadherence Factors Through a Combined Theory Model in Renal Transplant Recipients: 6-12. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:655836. [PMID: 34122077 PMCID: PMC8187913 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.655836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background: Immunosuppressive medication (IM) nonadherence is associated with poor transplant outcomes. Therefore, it is of great importance to identify predictive factors with IM nonadherence. We aimed to improve the predicted capacity of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) by adding health belief model's (HBM) variables in renal transplant patients (RTPs). Methods: This cross-sectional study distributed questionnaires to patients who had undergone renal transplant and follow-up regularly in the transplant center of Third Xiangya Hospital in China. The self-developed questionnaire collected data in three aspects: general data questionnaire, TPB, HBM-specific questionnaire, and Basel Assessment of Adherence to Immunosuppressive Medications scale. Results: A total of 1,357 of 1,480 patients completed the survey, with a participation rate of 91.69% and IM nonadherence rate of 33.53%. The marital status, household income, preoperative drinking history, the time after transplantation, and religion showed independent predictive factors with IM nonadherence (p < 0.05). Strikingly, adding HBM variables to the TPB theory model significantly increased its prediction ability to IM nonadherence (52%). Also, HBM manifested the highest coefficient of effect (-0.620). Particularly, perceived barriers and perceived seriousness, the variables of the HBM model, played a vital influence on medication nonadherence (-0.284 and 0.256). Conclusion: Our study here reveals the first investigation of the combined effects of the TPB and HBM model on IM nonadherence in Chinese RTPs, which could significantly improve the predictive ability of any single model. Meanwhile, future interventions should be conducted to both increase perceived seriousness and reduce perceived barriers for taking IM, which will effectively decrease IM nonadherence rates and improve transplant outcomes.
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- Pengpeng Zhang
- Department of Transplantation, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Transplantation, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- The Nursing Department, the Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Transplantation, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Nursing School of Central South University, Changsha, China
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Aschwanden D, Strickhouser JE, Sesker AA, Lee JH, Luchetti M, Terracciano A, Sutin AR. Preventive Behaviors During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Associations With Perceived Behavioral Control, Attitudes, and Subjective Norm. Front Public Health 2021; 9:662835. [PMID: 34026716 PMCID: PMC8139398 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.662835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious and potentially fatal infectious disease that has swept the globe. To reduce the spread, it is important to engage in preventive behaviors recommended by health authorities, such as washing your hands, wearing a face mask, and social distancing. Aim: In the present study, we draw from the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to examine the associations between perceived behavioral control, attitudes, and subjective norm and whether people engage in eight different preventive behaviors. Methods: For each of the preventive behaviors (washing hands; using hand sanitizer; not touching your face; social distancing; wearing a face mask; disinfecting surfaces; coughing in your elbow; staying home if sick), we conducted separate logistic regressions predicting whether the participants (N = 2,256; age range = 1898 years) reported engaging in the behavior from their perceived behavioral control, attitudes, and subjective norm. Results: We found that perceived behavioral control, attitudes, and subjective norm had independent significant associations with each preventive behavior. Moderation analyses revealed that for most behaviors the associations with perceived behavioral control were stronger for older adults than for younger adults. Limitation: The present study was cross-sectional; future longitudinal studies and interventions are needed to disentangle directionality. Conclusion: Our findings suggest several ways to increase adherence to health behaviors that reduce the spread of coronavirus and other infectious diseases.
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- Damaris Aschwanden
- Department of Geriatrics, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Department of Geriatrics, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL, United States
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Shrader CH, Arroyo-Flores J, Skvoretz J, Fallon S, Gonzalez V, Safren S, Algarin A, Johnson A, Doblecki-Lewis S, Kanamori M. PrEP Use and PrEP Use Disclosure are Associated with Condom Use During Sex: A Multilevel Analysis of Latino MSM Egocentric Sexual Networks. AIDS Behav 2021; 25:1636-1645. [PMID: 33387134 PMCID: PMC8667162 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-020-03080-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is integral to HIV prevention; however, the influence of PrEP use and PrEP use disclosure on condom use is unclear among Latinx men who have sex with men (LMSM). This study explored associations of LMSM PrEP use and use disclosure on consistent dyadic condom use in the past 6 months. Participants were 130 HIV-negative PrEP and non-PrEP using LMSM ages 20-39 years. Two-level logistic regression models assessing individual- and dyadic-level predictors on condom use were fitted using R. Participants reported a mean of four sexual partners (n = 507 dyads). Participants who reported using PrEP or having more sexual partners were more likely to use condoms; however, participants who reported disclosing PrEP use were less likely to use condoms. Future longitudinal studies should characterize approaches to increase informed personal health choices and conversations about PrEP, condom use, and other HIV risk-reduction strategies using network methodologies.
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- Cho-Hee Shrader
- Division of Prevention Science and Community Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th St, Suite 1006, Miami, FL, 33132, USA.
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- Division of Prevention Science and Community Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th St, Suite 1006, Miami, FL, 33132, USA
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- Department of Sociology, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Ave CPR 107, Tampa, FL, 33630, USA
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- Latinos Salud, 2330 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL, 33305, USA
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- Latinos Salud, 2330 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL, 33305, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, 5665 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Room 463, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th St, Suite 1006, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street #853, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Division of Prevention Science and Community Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th St, Suite 1006, Miami, FL, 33132, USA
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Choi EPH, Chau PH, Wong WCW, Kowk JYY, Choi KWY, Chow EPF. Developing and testing of an interactive internet-based intervention to reduce sexual harm of sexualised drug use ('chemsex') among men who have sex with men in Hong Kong: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:713. [PMID: 33849517 PMCID: PMC8045193 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-10742-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Sexualised drug use, known as ‘chemsex’ or ‘chemfun,’ is the practice of intentionally using illicit drugs before or during sexual activates to enhance sexual arousal and pleasure. International and local data have both suggested that chemsex is common among men who have sex with men (MSM). Chemsex is generally seen with the engagement of risky sexual activities and therefore poses a threat regarding the potentially increased spread of human immunodeficiency virus and other sexually transmitted infections. However, little work has been done on the primary prevention of chemsex among MSM. Therefore, the aim of this study is to develop and evaluate an interactive internet-based intervention in reducing the sexual harms of chemsex among MSM in Hong Kong, Methods A two-armed, randomised, parallel-group trial with a three-month follow-up period will be conducted. 250 MSM aged 18 years or the above will be recruited through local non-governmental organisations, social media and by snowballing in Hong Kong. Participants will be randomly allocated into either the intervention (n = 125) or control group (n = 125). The interactive internet-based intervention will be developed based on the theory of planned behaviours. Participants in the control group will receive a web-based intervention without any sexual health information and without any interactive components. The primary outcomes will be self-efficacy in refusing risky sexual behaviours and chemsex, as measured by the Drug Avoidance Self-Efficacy Scale, the Self-Efficacy for Sexual Safety and the Condom Self-Efficacy Scale. Subjects in both groups will be evaluated at baseline and 3 months after baseline. Discussion To the best of our knowledge, this will be the first interactive internet-based intervention to specifically target chemsex among MSM. This project can help in the development and testing of culturally relevant health promotion programmes that reduce chemsex among MSM. Using an online delivery mode, the intervention is capable of reaching a large population of targets at a relatively low cost and thus has the potential to reduce the public health burden of chemsex and other risky sexual behaviours among MSM in a cost-effective manner. Trial registration International standard randomized controlled trial number (ISRCTN) registry: ISRCTN20134522 registered on 17 March 2021.
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- Edmond P H Choi
- School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong, 4/F, William M.W. Mong Block 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
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- School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong, 4/F, William M.W. Mong Block 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, University of Hong Kong, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong, 4/F, William M.W. Mong Block 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Association between Psychological Factors and Condom Use with Regular and Nonregular Male Sexual Partners among Chinese MSM: A Quantitative Study Based on the Health Belief Model. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:5807162. [PMID: 33062685 PMCID: PMC7539081 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5807162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Objective The Chinese men who have sex with men (MSM) population is suffering from a high HIV infection rate owing to unprotected anal sex. The Health Belief Model (HBM) has been proven to be an effective frame associated with behavior maintenance. Based on HBM, we analyzed the beliefs associated with consistent condom use behavior with regular and nonregular partners among MSM to better provide targeted interventions and services. Methods A study was conducted in Sichuan Province, China, from November 2018 to April 2019, and 801 eligible participants were recruited by snowball sampling. Sociodemographic characteristics, AIDS-related characteristics, sexual behaviors, condom use behavior, and dimensions of HBM were investigated. Univariate, single multivariate, and summary multivariate models were employed to analyze the factors associated with consistent condom use. Results Of all participants, 39.1% and 53.6% had had anal sex with regular and nonregular partners in the last six months, respectively. Only 56.5% of them had used condoms consistently with regular partners, and only 60% of them had used condoms consistently with nonregular partners. When taking consistent condoms use with regular partners as the dependent variable, the dimensions of perceived threats (ORM = 1.28, 95% CI: 1.10, 1.49), perceived barriers (ORM = 0.70, 95% CI: 0.60, 0.82), self-efficacy (ORM = 1.23, 95% CI: 1.14, 1.32), and cues to action (ORM = 1.21, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.43) showed significant associations with the dependent variable. When taking consistent condoms use with nonregular partners as the dependent variable, the dimensions of perceived barriers (ORM = 0.77, 95% CI: 0.67, 0.89), self-efficacy (ORM = 1.22, 95% CI: 1.13, 1.32), and cues to action (ORM = 1.53, 95% CI: 1.30, 1.80) showed significant associations with the dependent variable. Conclusions More attention should be focused on how to decrease the obstructive factors of condom use, how to improve the confidence of condom use, and how to layout more cues to action to promote consistent condom use behavior with regular and nonregular partners during anal sex among Chinese MSM.
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The safe use of dating applications among men who have sex with men: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to evaluate an interactive web-based intervention to reduce risky sexual behaviours. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:795. [PMID: 32460748 PMCID: PMC7251668 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08914-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Notably, both international and local studies have found a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and risky sexual behaviours, such as condomless anal sex, substance misuse in conjunction with sex (‘chemsex’) and group sex, among men who have sex with men (MSM) dating application (app) users. Although the use of dating apps is an emerging sexual risk factor, little effort has been expended on the promotion of safe sex and good sexual health among the users of those apps. Therefore, the aim of the proposed study is to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of an interactive web-based intervention in improving the sexual health of MSM dating app users in Hong Kong. Methods A two-armed randomised controlled trial will be conducted. Chinese MSM dating app users will be recruited and randomly allocated into either the intervention (n = 200) or control group (n = 200). Subjects in the intervention group will receive the web-based intervention containing interactive content that (1) encourages a positive attitude towards consistent condom use and HIV/STI testing and negative attitude towards chemsex and group sex; (2) positions condom use and regular HIV/STI testing as normative; and (3) targets improved perceived self-efficacy concerning condom use and negotiation and HIV/STI testing. The control group will receive only web-based information without sexual health components. Subjects in both groups will be evaluated at baseline and three and 6 months after baseline. The primary outcome will be the frequency of condomless anal sex in the past 3 months. Discussion The proposed study will aid development of culturally relevant health promotion programmes aimed at minimising the potential harm of dating app use and promoting the sexual health of MSM dating app users. The web-based intervention, if found successful, will have important clinical and policy implications, as it can be adopted by the government and non-governmental organisations targeting MSM. Moreover, the proposed intervention can reach many MSM at relatively low cost, and thus has the potential to check the burgeoning HIV/STI epidemic among MSM in Hong Kong in a cost-effective manner. Trial registration International standard randomized controlled trial number (ISRCTN) registry: ISRCTN16681863 registered on 28 April 2020.
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Vaccine hesitancy and perceived behavioral control: A meta-analysis. Vaccine 2020; 38:5131-5138. [PMID: 32409135 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.04.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The World Health Organization recognizes that vaccine hesitancy is a top threat to the public health. To address vaccine hesitancy, much research guided by behavioral theories attempted to examine factors that contribute to vaccination intentions. The current study synthesizes the summary effects of attitude, norms and perceived behavioral control on vaccination intentions. METHODS We searched five databases with relevant keyword combinations without time constraints. A sample of 5149 participants was included for final analysis. RESULTS Attitude, norms and perceived behavioral control were significant predictors of vaccination intentions with attitude being the strongest. Type of recipient significantly moderated the PBC-intention relationship, while norm-intention correlations were significantly moderated by type of norm measures. Formative belief elicitation research had no moderating influences. CONCLUSION Our findings demonstrate clear support for the utility of theory of planned behavior in explaining vaccine hesitancy. Research is needed on how interventions can change these constructs to motivate vaccination.
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Sarno EL, Mohr JJ. Partner Attractiveness and Perceived Sexually Transmitted Infection Risk Among Sexual Minority Men. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2020; 57:559-569. [PMID: 30912677 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2019.1591335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately impacted by sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but many engage in condomless sex. One factor contributing to condomless sex may be an assumption of low risk of STIs from physically attractive partners. The present study tested the effect of partner attractiveness on perceived STI risk and condom use intentions and examined two mechanisms believed to underlie this effect: implicit personality theory and motivated reasoning. Participants were 197 MSM who viewed photos of attractive and unattractive men and responded to items assessing perceptions of the men's positive traits and STI risk, as well as motivation to have sex with the men and condom use intentions. Sexual arousal was manipulated. Attractiveness reduced perceived STI risk and condom use intentions by increasing both positive perceptions of and motivation to have sex with the person. Findings were not influenced by arousal.
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Higa DH, Crepaz N, McDonald CM, Adegbite-Johnson A, DeLuca JB, Kamitani E, Sipe TA. HIV Prevention Research on Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Scoping Review of Systematic Reviews, 1988-2017. AIDS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR AIDS EDUCATION 2020; 32:1-S7. [PMID: 32073309 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2020.32.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In the United States, men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV. To identify research gaps and inform HIV prevention for MSM, we conducted a scoping review of systematic reviews using CDC's Prevention Research Synthesis database. Eligibility criteria comprised English-language systematic reviews focused on HIV prevention for MSM, published during 1988-2017, and included at least one U.S. primary study. We coded data type, subpopulations, topics, and key findings. To assess study quality, we used the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR). Among 129 relevant systematic reviews, study quality was high or moderate for 63%. Most common topics were sexual behavior and disease vulnerability. The most frequently mentioned MSM subgroups were HIV-positive, Black or African American, and young. Research gaps include Hispanic/Latino MSM, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), treatment as prevention, social determinants of health, health disparities, syndemics, and protective factors for sexual health.
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- Darrel H Higa
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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Human values are at the heart of our lives. We all hold a set of values that influence our actions. The protection of the natural environment is no exception to this rule. That is why the study of human values is key to reaching the imperative of sustainability. In this conceptual paper, we aim to (1) integrate the key theories and models explaining the influence of human values on behavior and to (2) identify factors that might have previously been overlooked. Drawing from a range of disciplines, this article proposes an integrated model mapping the influence of human values on behavior. It also puts forward the concept of consequences as an emerging factor that could play an important role in this relationship. Recommendations are to extend the research to an empirical investigation of the model and to develop the definition of the concept of consequences and the role they play in the influence of values on consumer behavior.
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Working memory moderates the association between condom use intentions and behavior among moderate-to-heavy drinking men who have sex with men. J Behav Med 2019; 43:666-671. [PMID: 31414333 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-019-00090-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Men who have sex with men (MSM) are a high-risk population for HIV infection and this risk is increased for those who consume alcohol. Condomless anal intercourse (CAI) is the central transmission risk factor for this population. This study examined whether individual differences in working memory moderated the association between intentions to use condoms and the frequency of CAI among MSM who engaged in anal intercourse over a subsequent 6-week period. Moderate- and heavy-drinking MSM (n = 207) completed questionnaires regarding alcohol use and condom use intentions and an operation span task to assess working memory at baseline. Participants then completed 6 weeks of morning surveys via a mobile phone app to assess anal intercourse frequency with and without condoms. Negative binomial regression analyses showed that the association between intentions to use condoms and episodes of CAI during the monitoring period was moderated by working memory such that intentions predicted CAI for those high in working memory but not those low in working memory. These results support the view that self-reported intentions may be less-likely to translate into health behaviors among those with poorer executive functioning skills.
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DeMaria AL, Sundstrom B, Faria AA, Moxley Saxon G, Ramos-Ortiz J. Using the theory of planned behavior and self-identity to explore women's decision-making and intention to switch from combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) to long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC). BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2019; 19:82. [PMID: 31221144 PMCID: PMC6585137 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-019-0772-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background \Most college women use the combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) despite more effective long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods (e.g., IUDs and implant) being available. Resistance to change methods may be impacted by how a woman identifies with being a COC-user. Methods Data were collected via 186 web-based surveys distributed to female students attending a university in the southeastern United States (Mean age = 20.0 ± 1.; range = 18–22). Structural equation modeling (SEM) determined TPB fit in understanding LARC intention. Results SEM results received acceptable fit (χ2 (670, N = 186) p < 0.01, Comparative Fit Index (CFI) of 0.84, and Normative Fit Index (NFI) of 0.75). A Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) of 0.09 was produced, with a 90% confidence interval of 0.08 to 0.09. Including self-identity in the model yielded similar fit, with χ2 (866, N = 186) p < 0.01, CFI of 0.83, and NFI of 0.73. Self-identity and attitude pathways were significant (p < 0.01) toward intention, extending the TPB model. Conclusions The TPB proved to be acceptable in understanding COC users’ intention to obtain LARC. Results provide direction for LARC messaging tailored toward COC users and self-identity. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12905-019-0772-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Andrea L DeMaria
- College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
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- Department of Communication, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Consumer Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Department of Consumer Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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Wu AMS, Lau JTF, Wang Z, Ma L. Prevalence and Factors of Concurrent Multiple Male Sex Partnership Among Men Who Have Sex With Men With Regular Sex Partners in Beijing, China. JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY 2019; 45:247-258. [PMID: 30672392 DOI: 10.1080/0092623x.2018.1518883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This study was to test whether the cognitive factors of the theory of planned behavior were associated with concurrent multiple male sex partnership (CMMSP) status (past three months) and intention to have CMMSP (next six months) among 251 men who have male regular sex partners in Beijing, China. The prevalence of having had CMMSP and intention to do so was 48.2% and 28.7%, respectively. Positive attitudes toward CMMSP, injunctive norm for not having CMMSP, and behavioral control for not having CMMSP were significantly associated with behavioral intention. Descriptive norm and perceived behavioral control were significant factors for CMMSP status.
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- Anise M S Wu
- a Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences , University of Macau , Macao , China
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- b Centre for Health Behaviours Research, The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , Hong Kong
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- b Centre for Health Behaviours Research, The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , Hong Kong
- c Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shenzhen , China
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- b Centre for Health Behaviours Research, The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , Hong Kong
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Perceived Social Norms About Oral PrEP Use: Differences Between African-American, Latino and White Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men in Texas. AIDS Behav 2018; 22:3588-3602. [PMID: 29603111 PMCID: PMC10372781 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-018-2076-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Correct and consistent condom use has been the primary method of HIV prevention until the FDA approve the use of PrEP in 2012. While strong evidence existing regarding the efficacy of PrEP, uptake has remained slower than anticipated. While work is underway to better understand the factors impacting uptake, the majority of this work as been focused on white gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) living in metropolitan regions of the coastal U.S. The current study used a community-based framework to assess perceived social norms through a elicitation survey. A total of 104 GBMSM met inclusion criteria for the study. Several analytic categories emerged across questions and a number of differences were found across race and ethnicity such as who would approve or disapprove off PrEP and who would be likely to use PrEP. Further, we found differences between injunctive and descriptive norms. These findings suggest that there are unique factors contributing to PrEP uptake among racial and ethnic minority GBMSM and that to fully understand uptake a more robust measure of perceived norms may be needed.
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Brown KE, Beasley K, Das S. Self-Control, Plan Quality, and Digital Delivery of Action Planning for Condom and Contraceptive Pill Use of 14-24-Year-Olds: Findings from a Clinic-Based Online Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2018; 10:391-413. [PMID: 30198101 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inconsistent use of the contraceptive pill and condoms contributes significantly to poor sexual health outcomes for young people. There is evidence that action planning interventions may improve pill and condom use, but this approach is not systematically used in sexual healthcare. This study is the first to assess acceptability and feasibility of evaluating a digital intervention to support action plan formation for three sexual health behaviours with clinic attendees. It also considered the role of trait self-control and whether the intervention supported production of quality plans. METHODS Eighty-eight integrated sexual health clinic attendees aged 14-24 years (M = 20.27 years) were recruited to a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT). Of these, 67 also completed three-month follow-up. Measures included self-reported contraceptive or condom "mishaps", theory of planned behaviour variables, and a measure of self-control. RESULTS Descriptive analyses supported study acceptability and feasibility. The intervention supported pill and condom users to produce quality plans, though potential improvements were identified. Bivariate correlations suggested that high levels of trait self-control may negatively influence plan quality. Data suggest that the intervention may reduce pill or condom "mishaps". CONCLUSIONS A future full RCT is likely feasible and brief digital action planning interventions may usefully be incorporated within sexual healthcare.
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- Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust, Coventry, UK
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- Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust, Coventry, UK
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Cheng CM, Huang JH. Moderating Effects of Sexual Orientation and Gender Characteristic on Condom Use Intentions Among Boys' Senior High School Students in Taiwan: An Exploration Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2018; 55:902-914. [PMID: 29077518 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2017.1372354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study examined condom use intentions among adolescent boys in relation to the constructs of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB): attitude toward the behavior (ATB), subjective norm (SN), and perceived behavioral control (PBC). The potential moderating effects of sexual orientation and gender characteristic (masculine/feminine) were also explored. Anonymous survey data were collected from 929 students enrolled in a boys' senior high school in Taiwan (response rate: 89.9%). Multivariate logistic regression analyses found higher condom use intentions linked to more positive ATB (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 8.09) and supportive SN (AOR = 2.73), as well as high PBC under facilitating conditions (AOR = 2.04). Notably, nonheterosexual boys perceiving supportive SN (AOR = 0.23) or high support for condom use from teachers and health educators (AOR = 0.10 and 0.26, respectively) had lower condom use intentions than their heterosexual peers. By contrast, relatively feminine boys perceiving supportive SN (AOR = 2.06) or high support from close friends (AOR = 2.18) had higher condom use intentions than their masculine counterparts. In conclusion, ATB and SN were strongly linked to condom use intentions; PBC was significant only under facilitating conditions. Sexual orientation and gender characteristic had important moderating effects. These empirical findings could inform tailored health education programs to increase condom use intentions in the male student population.
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- Chien-Mu Cheng
- a Master of Public Health Degree Program, College of Public Health , National Taiwan University
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- a Master of Public Health Degree Program, College of Public Health , National Taiwan University
- b Institute of Health Behaviors and Community Sciences, College of Public Health , National Taiwan University
- c Department of Public Health, College of Public Health , National Taiwan University
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Li MJ, Huang JH. Healthcare Seeking Intention if Diagnosed with HIV Among Young MSM in Taiwan: A Theory-Based Comparison by Voluntary Counseling and Testing Experience. AIDS Behav 2018; 22:2480-2490. [PMID: 29808258 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-018-2169-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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The number of HIV cases in Taiwan exceeded 30,000 in 2016. Per the UNAIDS 90-90-90 target, 81% of people living with HIV should receive medication. However, numerous previous studies focused on adherence rather than the initial healthcare seeking intention if diagnosed with HIV (HIV HSI). Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), anonymous online survey data were collected from December 2016 through February 2017 from 2709 young MSM (YMSM) ages 15-39. Multivariate logistic regression found the significant factors and strengths of associations with HIV HSI varied by their HIV voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) experience. YMSM without VCT experience perceiving high support from salient others (AOR = 1.28) and high control under facilitating conditions (AOR = 2.73) had higher HIV HSI. YMSM with VCT experience perceiving high control under facilitating (AOR = 1.79) and constraining (AOR = 1.54) conditions had higher HIV HSI. Regardless of VCT experience, YMSM with positive attitudes toward positive healthcare seeking outcomes (AOR = 3.72-3.95) had highest HIV HSI, highlighting the importance of increasing positive outcome expectations in YMSM.
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Du M, Zhao J, Zhang J, Lau JTF, Mo PKH, Li J. Depression and social support mediate the effect of HIV self-stigma on condom use intentions among Chinese HIV-infected men who have sex with men. AIDS Care 2018; 30:1197-1206. [PMID: 29911428 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2018.1487916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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HIV self-stigma in HIV positive men who have sex with men (HIVMSM) has been identified as one of the largest challenges of HIV prevention, and associates with numerous negative outcomes, including depression, decreased social support, and less condom use intentions. In the present study, 321 HIVMSM in Chengdu, China were recruited to examine the prevalence of condom use in the past months and intentions to use condoms in next six months; we also identify pathways between HIV self-stigma and intentions to use condoms by the structural equation modeling approach. Results showed that Chinese HIVMSM had the suboptimal prevalence of consistent condom use and low intentions to use condoms consistently. Additionally, depression and decreased social support were significant mediators between HIV self-stigma and condom use intentions. The complex pathways between HIV self-stigma and intentions to use condoms should be taken into account in the HIV prevention and intervention programs.
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- Mengran Du
- a Department of Health and Social Behaviors, West China School of Public Health , Sichuan University , Chengdu , People's Republic of China
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- b Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health , Curtin University , Perth , Australia
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- a Department of Health and Social Behaviors, West China School of Public Health , Sichuan University , Chengdu , People's Republic of China
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- c School of Public Health , Zhejiang University School of Medicine , Hangzhou , Zhejiang , People's Republic of China.,d The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine , The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin , Hong Kong , People's Republic of China
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- e Centre for Health Behaviours Research, School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong , People's Republic of China.,f Department of Social Science and Health Management, School of Public Health , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou , People's Republic of China
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- g School of Public Health , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou , People's Republic of China.,h Sun Yat-sen Global Health Institute , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou , People's Republic of China
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Gomes AICDS, Nunes MCS. Predicting Condom Use: A Comparison of the Theory of Reasoned Action, the Theory of Planned Behavior and an Extended Model of TPB. PSICOLOGIA: TEORIA E PESQUISA 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/0102.3772e33422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT It was our goal to give a contribution to the prediction of condom use using socio-cognitive models, comparing classic theories to an extended model. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire of self-reported measures. From the students who agreed to participate in the study, 140 were eligible for the full study. A confirmatory analysis was used to assess the predictive value of the researched model. The model tested had slightly better fit indexes and predictive value than classic Theories of Reasoned Action and Planned Behaviour. Although the results found, discussion continues to understand the gap between intention and behaviour, as further investigation is necessary to fully understand the reasons for condom use inconsistency.
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Horne J, Madill J, Gilliland J. Incorporating the 'Theory of Planned Behavior' into personalized healthcare behavior change research: a call to action. Per Med 2017; 14:521-529. [PMID: 29749859 DOI: 10.2217/pme-2017-0038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The 'Theory of Planned Behavior' (TPB) has been tested and validated in the scientific literature across multiple disciplines and is arguably the most widely accepted theory among behavior change academics. Despite this widespread acceptability, the TPB has yet to be incorporated into personalized healthcare behavior change research. Several prominent personalized healthcare researchers suggest that personalizing healthcare recommendations have a positive impact on changes in lifestyle habits. However, research in this area has demonstrated conflicting findings. We provide a scientific and theoretical basis to support a proposed expansion of the TPB to include personalization, and call to action-personalized healthcare behavior change researchers to test this expansion. Specific recommendations for study design are included.
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- Justine Horne
- Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.,Division of Food & Nutritional Sciences, Brescia University College, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Division of Food & Nutritional Sciences, Brescia University College, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Department of Geography, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.,Department of Paediatrics, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.,School of Health Studies, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.,Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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FitzGerald S, Cornally N, Hegarty J. Men's perspectives on cancer prevention behaviors associated with HPV. Psychooncology 2017; 27:484-491. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.4515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Revised: 07/20/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Serena FitzGerald
- School of Nursing and Midwifery; University College Cork; Cork Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery; University College Cork; Cork Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery; University College Cork; Cork Ireland
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Miranda J, Côté J. The Use of Intervention Mapping to Develop a Tailored Web-Based Intervention, Condom-HIM. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2017; 3:e20. [PMID: 28428162 PMCID: PMC5415661 DOI: 10.2196/publichealth.7052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2016] [Revised: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Background Many HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) prevention interventions are currently being implemented and evaluated, with little information published on their development. A framework highlighting the method of development of an intervention can be used by others wanting to replicate interventions or develop similar interventions to suit other contexts and settings. It provides researchers with a comprehensive development process of the intervention. Objective The objective of this paper was to describe how a systematic approach, intervention mapping, was used to develop a tailored Web-based intervention to increase condom use among HIV-positive men who have sex with men. Methods The intervention was developed in consultation with a multidisciplinary team composed of academic researchers, community members, Web designers, and the target population. Intervention mapping involved a systematic process of 6 steps: (1) needs assessment; (2) identification of proximal intervention objectives; (3) selection of theory-based intervention methods and practical strategies; (4) development of intervention components and materials; (5) adoption, implementation, and maintenance; and (6) evaluation planning. Results The application of intervention mapping resulted in the development of a tailored Web-based intervention for HIV-positive men who have sex with men, called Condom-HIM. Conclusions Using intervention mapping as a systematic process to develop interventions is a feasible approach that specifically integrates the use of theory and empirical findings. Outlining the process used to develop a particular intervention provides clarification on the conceptual use of experimental interventions in addition to potentially identifying reasons for intervention failures.
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- Joyal Miranda
- Faculty of Community ServicesDaphne Cockwell School of NursingRyerson UniversityToronto, ONCanada
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- Faculté des sciences infirmièresUniversité de MontréalMontreal, ONCanada
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