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ERIC Number: ED646612
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 187
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-8417-2685-2
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Development of a Combined Model of College Student Alcohol-Associated Condomless Sex
Alan Z. Sheinfil
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, Syracuse University
Harmful alcohol use and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are significant public health concerns for college students. Because alcohol use and condomless sex often co-occur in this population, alcohol-associated condomless sex has been identified as a target for behavioral interventions. Existing theoretical frameworks have not garnered sufficient empirical support to serve as the foundation for interventions. The primary goal of the current study was to use a mixed-methods approach to develop a novel model of college student alcohol-associated condomless sex that combines elements from well-established health behavior theories. In Aim 1, multilevel structural regression models were estimated to predict condomless vaginal intercourse in a sample of sexually-active college student drinkers (N = 57). An Exploratory Aim investigated the extent to which the model estimated in Aim 1 fit sexual activity occurring prior to the COVID-19 pandemic (N = 128). Aim 2 consisted of in-depth-interviews with a sub-sample of participants (n = 18) to gather perceptions about the role of alcohol in sexual activity and identify additional constructs pertaining to college student condom use. Quantitative results demonstrated the best-fitting model explained a significant proportion of variance in condomless vaginal intercourse at the between- and within-person level. Themes derived from the in-depth-interviews identified supplemental components of condom use decision-making. Findings from both aims were synthesized to construct a preliminary combined model of alcohol-associated condomless sex. This model can be refined in future work and ultimately serve as the theoretical foundation from which to develop a combination alcohol-STI prevention-intervention tailored to college students. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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