Correlates of condom use intentions and behaviors among a community-based sample of Latino men in Los Angeles.

摘要: HIV/AIDS has disproportionately affected Latino communities. The majority of research addressing HIV risk behaviors within this population focused on women. However, men who have sex with women (MSW) are a increasingly becoming infected and heterosexual contact is the primary source transmission among Latinos diagnosed AIDS. It been assumed that because likely to control condom use, relationship factors less influence safer behavior men. use an interdependent behavior, understanding predict MSW critical. This study examined multiple in community-based sample young Data from 191 completed baseline interviews for intervention were analyzed examine association background, intrapersonal intentions condoms past three months. Findings multivariate analyses indicated more positive attitudes toward condoms, stronger partner norms greater participation decision-making about significantly associated both intentions. Additionally, reporting lower expectations negative reactions requests higher health protective communication relationship. suggest interventions prevent need include as well address role dynamics practices.