Table II.
Bivariate Associations Between Dichotomous Correlates and Correct Use of Condoms
| Correlates | % w/correct use1 | PR2 | 95% CI3 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perceptions about condom use | ||||
| Favorable (n = 145) | 35.2 | .87 | .64 – 1.18 | .37 |
| Not favorable (126) | 40.5 | |||
| Attitudes towards condom use | ||||
| Favorable (140) | 34.3 | .83 | .61– 1.13 | .24 |
| Not favorable (131) | 41.2 | |||
| Partner communication about safer sex | ||||
| More frequent (140) | 38.6 | 1.05 | .77–1.43 | .74 |
| Less frequent (131) | 36.6 | |||
| Sensation barriers related to condom use | ||||
| Low (131) | 38.9 | 1.07 | .79–1.45 | .67 |
| High (140) | 36.4 | |||
| Impulsivity | ||||
| Low (137) | 35.8 | .90 | .66 – 1.23 | .52 |
| High (134) | 39.6 | |||
| Rely on condoms for birth control4 | ||||
| Yes (125) | 28.0 | .66 | .44 – .86 | .003 |
| No (145) | 45.5 | |||
| Number of sex partners4 | ||||
| 3 or fewer (202) | 45.0 | 2.83 | 1.61–4.96 | .0001 |
| 4 or more (69) | 15.9 | |||
| In an exclusive (monogamous) relationship | ||||
| Yes (129) | 53.5 | 2.27 | 1.61 – 3.18 | .0001 |
| No (140) | 23.6 | |||
| Problems with “fit and feel” of condom4 | ||||
| No (185) | 45.9 | 2.32 | 1.48–3.66 | .0001 |
| Yes (86) | 19.8 | |||
| Previously diagnosed with an STD | ||||
| Yes (69) | 29.0 | .74 | .45–1.11 | .12 |
| No (198) | 39.4 | |||
| High or drunk while using condoms4 | ||||
| No (102) | 48.0 | 1.55 | 1.14–2.11 | .006 |
| Yes (155) | 31.0 | |||
| Engaged in unprotected sex4 | ||||
| No (81) | 34.6 | .90 | .63–1.27 | .53 |
| Yes (189) | 38.6 | |||
| Ever taught how to use condoms | ||||
| Yes (242) | 37.2 | .95 | .58–1.54 | .83 |
| No (28) | 39.3 | |||
| Discussed condom use with partners before sex4 | ||||
| Yes (118) | 30.5 | .71 | .51–.99 | .04 |
| No (152) | 42.8 | |||
| Refused to comply with partner’s request to use condoms4 | ||||
| No (217) | 41.0 | 1.91 | 1.05–3.49 | .017 |
| Yes (42) | 21.4 | |||
1
As assessed by a 5–item index
2
Prevalence ratio
3
Confidence interval
4
In the past 3 months