Objective and subjective knowledge of HIV/AIDS as predictor of condom use in adolescents

• Published in: Salud pública de México Vol. 45 Suppl 1; p. S73
• Main Authors: Villaseñor-Sierra, Alberto, Caballero-Hoyos, Ramiro, Hidalgo-San Martín, Alfredo, Santos-Preciado, José Ignacio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Mexico 2003
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adolescent Behavior - psychology; Adult; Condoms - utilization; Contraception Behavior - psychology; Female; Health Education; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; HIV Infections - prevention & control; Humans; Male; Risk-Taking; Safe Sex; Sexual Behavior; Socioeconomic Factors

To evaluate the association between objective and subjective knowledge on HIV/AIDS and condom use. Analysis of a database from an anonymous, self-applied, randomized survey conducted between 1995 and 1996. Study subjects were 1,410 adolescents of four socioeconomic strata from Guadalajara, Mexico. O...