ERIC Number: EJ1377561
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
EISSN: EISSN-1940-3208
Fraternity and Sorority Membership and Risky Sexual Behavior
Cook, Amanda C.; Reisling, Alannah
Journal of American College Health, v71 n1 p172-181 2023
Objectives: To determine the impact of fraternity and sorority membership on condom use during sex. Methods: Utilizing data from The American College Health Association (ACHA) National College Health Assessment from 2016-2018, we estimated a linear probability, logistic, and instrumental variable model to determine the relationship between fraternity and sorority membership and the frequency of condom use during sex. Results: Compared to non-fraternity members, fraternity members experience an increase in sex without a condom for both oral sex (13.5%, 95% ci= 0.048, 0.221) and anal sex (28.5%, 95% ci= 0.174, 0.396). Compared to non-sorority members, sorority members are more likely to engage in oral sex without a condom. This result is not robust to single sorority members. Conclusions: Fraternity membership increases the probability of risky oral and anal sex. Policy Implications: The reduced use of condoms has implications on sexual health including an increased risk of contracting or spreading sexually transmitted infections.
Descriptors: Fraternities, Sororities, Sexuality, Contraception, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Student Behavior, Health Behavior, College Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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