International Journal of STD & AIDS > Volume 20, Number 3 > Pp. 161-164

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Predicting preparatory behaviours for condom use in female undergraduate students: a one-year follow-up study

W A Gebhardt PhD , P van Empelen PhD and D van Beurden MSc

Leiden University Institute for Psychological Research, Clinical, Health and Neuropsychology, Leiden University, PO Box 9555, 2300 RB, Leiden, The Netherlands

Correspondence to: Dr Winifred A Gebhardt Email: gebhardt{at}fsw.leidenuniv.nl

The objective of this study is to investigate whether the Theory of Planned Behaviour (i.e. attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioural control and intention), fluctuations in motivation over time, and variables from the Prototype-Willingness Model (i.e. behavioural expectation and behavioural willingness to have unprotected sex) predict preparatory behaviours for condom use. Sixty-two female undergraduates completed baseline and one-year follow-up questionnaires. Having condoms at home and carrying condoms were predicted by behavioural willingness to have unsafe sex at baseline. Having bought condoms was predicted by the behavioural expectation to use condoms with new partners at baseline. Intention and fluctuations in motivation did not emerge as significant predictors of preparatory actions. Female undergraduates, who are more willing to have unprotected sex under risk-conducive circumstances, are also less likely to prepare adequately for condom use, and thereby increase their chances of encountering such situations. Overall, the findings are in support of the Prototype-Willingness Model.

Key Words: condom use • preparatory behaviour • young females • prospective study • behavioural willingness

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