NDLI: 'Do You Know What You're Doing?' College Students' Experiences with Male Condoms

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'Do You Know What You're Doing?' College Students' Experiences with Male Condoms

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Yarber, William L. Graham, Cynthia A. Sanders, Stephanie A. Crosby, Richard Butler, Scott M. Hartzell, Rose M.
Copyright Year	2007
Abstract	Abstract Background: Although quantitative assessment of male condom use errors and problems has received increased research attention, few studies have qualitatively examined this sexual health behavior. Purpose: This study examined problems of male condom use as experienced by college men and women at a large, public Midwestern university. Methods: Single-sex focus groups were conducted, two involving men (n=9, n=9) and two involving women (n=7, n=13). Eight research questions guided the discussion. Results: Six categories of problems and errors were identified: availability and provision of condoms, condom application, “fit and feel” of condom use, erection problems, incomplete use, and breakage and slippage. Participants expressed concerns, including mistrust of each gender for supplying and applying condoms, inadequate lubrication during condom use, condoms partially or fully slipping off, “losing” part or all of the condom in the vagina, delayed application, and reduced sensation and irritation. Som...
Starting Page	322
Ending Page	331
Page Count	10
File Format	PDF HTM / HTML
DOI	10.1080/19325037.2007.10598990
Alternate Webpage(s)	https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ795598.pdf
Alternate Webpage(s)	https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2007.10598990
Volume Number	38
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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