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A direct mailing to teenage males about condom use: its impact on knowledge, attitudes and sexual behavior.

In August 1987, a letter, informational pamphlet and order coupon for free mail-order condoms were sent to an experimental group of teenage males 16-17 years of age. An experimental design was used to measure the impact of the mailing on teenagers' knowledge, attitudes and behavior. Approximately five weeks after the mailing, 985 members of this group and 1,033 members of the control group (who received no mailing) were interviewed by telephone. About seven months after the mailing, members of the experimental group who claimed they had ordered the free condoms were reinterviewed by phone. The results of the initial interviews revealed that about three-fourths of the teenagers in the experimental group had received the materials, and about two-thirds had read them. Moreover, males in the experimental group, particularly those who reported having received and read the pamphlet, were slightly but statistically significantly more knowledgeable about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), pregnancy and contraceptives. On the other hand, there were no differences between males in the experimental and control groups in attitudes toward STDs or birth control, nor were there differences in actual sexual activity or in the use of birth control. However, the experimental group was significantly more likely to have ordered condoms by mail, presumably as a result of having received the free mail-order condom offer. Many of those who ordered condoms had previously had sex and had used condoms. However, a sizeable portion of those who ordered condoms did so prior to first intercourse, suggesting a possibly important early intervention.

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PubMed1998

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
PubMed1986

Targeting the adolescent male.

The National Urban League regards too early parenting among adolescents as an issue requiring high level, active attention from all segments of the Black community. Poverty, single parent households and adolescent pregnancies are not exclusively female problems. The role that males play has been missing from too many studies of these phenomena. In light of the fact that most sexual activity is male initiated, and most sexual behavior is male influenced, it becomes clear that there will be no resolution of the problem of teenage pregnancy without directing greater attention to the male. The issue of male responsibility is skirted too often due to parental pride on the part of mothers and fathers when their male children seek sexual relations with female partners. It is viewed as a sign that they are developing sexually within the norm. This is especially true, in many instances, in female headed households where the mother is concerned that she may not be providing her son with an adequate male role model. Sexual activity by female adolescents, however, is generally not condoned. This confusing double standard is further compounded by the disjointed fashion in which American society responds to adolescent sexuality on the whole. Although the home should be the focal point, many parents reluctantly admit an inability to communicate effectively about sex with their pre-adolescent children. Thus, the school, church, community and social agencies have all been enlisted in this task. The National Urban League's initiative in this area is expected to have significant impact on the course of adolescent sexuality and reproductive responsibility.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Adolescent↗
PubMed1987

Vasectomy: views of Latinos and white men.

Vasectomy has gained wide acceptance as a safe, effective, and efficient method of birth control. Knowledge regarding the satisfaction of patients who have undergone the procedure has been well documented. In contrast, there is little data examining the attitude of men in general to the procedure or attempting to interpret these attitudes in a cultural context. Moreover, there appears to be widespread belief by providers that acceptance of the operation is poor among ethnic minorities such as Latinos and blacks. A questionnaire was distributed to 50 white and 50 Latino men at a large county hospital to determine ethnic differences in attitudes toward vasectomy. Only 54 percent of the Latino respondents stated they knew what a vasectomy was compared with 96 percent of the white respondents. Among respondents who knew what a vasectomy was, 50 percent of Latinos and 61 percent of whites stated they would not consider vasectomy in the event that they did not want more children. There was little support for the hypothesis that machismo played an important part in the negative responses by the Latino men or that fears of impotence played a role in the attitudes of both groups. This study suggests that a stronger emphasis on education regarding this procedure should be directed to the Latino male population.

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PubMed1993

Stress and coping in fathers of newborns: comparisons of planned versus unplanned pregnancy.

The purpose of this survey was to identify stresses and coping styles in fathers of newborns, and to explore if these vary according to pregnancy planning. Data from 69 subjects were collected using the Ireton Personal Inventory and the Jalowiec Coping Scale. The most common and least often sources of stress or worry were reported. Fathers' predominant mode of coping was problem oriented. Compared to fathers with planned pregnancies, fathers with unplanned pregnancies were found to be significantly more stressed about numerous issues as well as feeling powerless in adapting to the arrival of a new infant. Implications for practice and research are explored.

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PubMed1997

Adolescent boys in Gujarat, India: their sexual behavior and their knowledge of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and other sexually transmitted diseases.

We assessed the sexual behavior patterns of 368 unmarried, sexually active adolescent boys (294 rural, 74 urban) and their knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and correct use of condoms. The mean knowledge score for STDs was low and significantly associated with educational level (p < .0001). The mean awareness score for correct use of condoms was 0.42 on a scale of 10 and significantly associated with employment status and age at first coitus (p < .001). There was a negative correlation (-0.17) between literacy and knowledge of correct use of condoms. Selection of the first sexual partner, usually a prostitute, was influenced by employment status, age at first coitus, and literacy level. These data suggest that sexually active adolescent boys in Gujarat, India are inadequately prepared to protect themselves against STDs and, therefore, that it is imperative to impart to them some knowledge of safe sex.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
PubMed2000

The prevalence of urethral infections amongst asymptomatic young men in Hat Yai, southern Thailand.

The aim of this study was to survey sexual behaviour and estimate the prevalence of urethral infections amongst male vocational college students. A cross-sectional survey was performed among 479 young men attending 2 vocational colleges in Hat Yai, southern Thailand. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests of first-void urine (FVU) samples were used to detect infection with Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma genitalium and Mycoplasma hominis. Girlfriends were the usual sexual partners for 89% of men with only 11% regularly patronizing sex workers. Condom usage was low. The prevalence of any urethral infection was 15.9% with: C. trachomatis 4%, N. gonorrhoeae 0.2%, U. urealyticum 10.9%, M. genitalium 2.3% and M. hominis 1.3%. Infection with more than one organism was found in 2% of men. While the prevalence of infection with chlamydia or gonorrhoea was relatively low, the prevalence of 'any urethral infection' was moderately high and suggests that unprotected sexual intercourse is commonly occurring. As girlfriends were the most usual sexual partners, they must be at significant risk of pelvic infection. There is a need for programmes targeting this group of people.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1998

STD and induced abortion.

In Gambella, southwestern Ethiopia, sexual intercourse following the birth of a baby is not allowed until the child is 2-3 years old. Whilst most mothers wait for the specified time, their husbands find it difficult and seek sex elsewhere. This cultural law therefore increases the risk of STD transmission. The "rule" is obviously hard for some young couples to keep. They have sexual intercourse without contraception, resulting in pregnancy. The wife, not wishing to be seen to have broken the law, seeks an abortion. Cultural modification requires a long period of time but health education about STDs and contraception is, meanwhile, indispensable.

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PubMed1991

A critique of adolescent pregnancy prevention research: the invisible white male.

This study examined sex and race bias in recently published research on adolescent pregnancy prevention. Descriptive statistics from 71 citations showed that of 33 articles that focused on a single sex, only one was on males (inner city, presumably minority). Of the remaining articles, the majority either did not differentiate between the sexes or provided only minimal data on sex differences. The consequences of research that ignores or minimizes the male contribution to the adolescent pregnancy problem are discussed.

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Sexual behaviour and condom acceptance among Nigerian drivers.

A survey of 180 randomly selected drivers was carried out in June 1994 in Ilorin, Nigeria in order to gain information about high-risk sexual behaviours, to ascertain condom use and to identify obstacles to condom acceptance so as to facilitate the design of an intervention to prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Acquired Immuno-deficiency Disease in this target population. Data was collected through face-to-face interview. Three-quarters of the respondents were married. Multiplicity of sexual partners including casual and commercial contacts, was common. Half of the respondents engaged in high-risk sexual behaviour and a high proportion of them (60 percent) reported unwillingness to use the condom. This was mainly due to general dislike and lack of knowledge of the method. Risk perception was poor. These findings support the need for male reproductive health services especially for this sub-population.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
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Men's behavior change following infection with a sexually transmitted disease.

An analysis of data on 20-39-year-old men participating in the 1991 National Survey of Men finds that of 466 respondents who had ever had a sexually transmitted disease (STD), 25% had sex while infected. However, 85% of these men informed their partner of their infection before having intercourse. Black men were significantly less likely than whites to have had sex while infected. Overall, 29% of men with an STD did not modify their sexual behavior or condom use. Blacks, married men and men who were affiliated with a religious group were less likely than whites, single men and those with no religious affiliation to maintain the same behavior subsequent to the diagnosis of an STD infection as before. Black men were more likely than whites to start using condoms; blacks, religious men, less-educated men and those who were older when they had their first sexual experience were the most likely to stop having sex with casual partners once they learned that they were infected with an STD.

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