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ERIC Number: EJ1335143
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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Sexual-Risk and STI-Testing Behaviors of a National Sample of Non-Students, Two-Year, and Four-Year College Students
Renfro, Kaytlin J.; Haderxhanaj, Laura; Coor, Alexandra; Eastman-Mueller, Heather; Oswalt, Sara; Kachur, Rachel; Habel, Melissa A.; Becasen, Jeffrey S.; Dittus, Patricia J.
Journal of American College Health, v70 n2 p544-551 2022
Objective: To determine whether sexual-risk and STI-testing behaviors differ by college student status. Participants: Sexually experienced 17- to 25-year-olds from a 2013 nationally representative panel survey that evaluated the "Get Yourself Tested" campaign. Non-students (n = 628), 2-yr (n = 319), and 4-yr college students (n = 587) were surveyed. Methods: Bivariate analyses and multiple logistic regression were used. Results: Students were less likely than non-students to have had an early sexual debut and to have not used condoms in their most recent relationship. 4-yr students were less likely than non-students to have had multiple sexual partners. 2-yr students were less likely than non-students to have not used contraception in their most recent relationship. Conclusions: 2-yr and 4-yr college students were less likely than non-students to engage in sexual-risk behaviors. Given potentially greater risk for STI acquisition among non-students, identification and implementation of strategies to increase sexual health education and services among this population is needed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Two Year Colleges; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (DHHS/PHS)
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