The efficacy of the health belief model for predicting condom usage and risky sexual practices in university students

摘要: This investigation examined the ability of health belief model (HBM) to predict condom usage and risky sexual practices in 122 white heterosexual college students (ages 17 33 years). The HBM did not significantly explain 58 men 64 women surveyed; rather it partially explained variance risk behaviors. Results were consistent for women. components 18% multiple partnerships 22% this behavior constructs also 9% likelihood being intoxicated or high during sex number behaviors endorsed by These findings suggest that has differential limited utility predicting university students. Future research is needed examine more comprehensive models change.