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Publication Date: 2022
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The Impact of Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Stigma on STI Testing Intention among College Students
Thomas, J. A.; Ditchman, N.; Beedle, R. B.
Journal of American College Health, v70 n5 p1415-1425 2022
Objective: Young people represent over half of the new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) each year in the United States. This study examined how STI knowledge, self-efficacy, and stigma impact STI testing intention among sexually active college students using path model analysis. Participants: Participants included 76 college students (74.1% undergraduate, M[subscript age] = 23.05). Method: Data were collected via online survey. Path analysis was conducted using SPSS AMOS, and MacKinnon's "ab" product approach in "R"Mediation was used to test mediating effects. Results: The hypothesized path model fit the data well and the relationships between self-efficacy and knowledge, stigma, and STI testing intention were significant. Mediation analysis revealed significant indirect paths for knowledge and stigma on STI testing intention through self-efficacy. Conclusion: Findings suggest that college health providers may be able to increase the frequency of STI testing behavior by promoting strategies to increase students' self-efficacy.
Descriptors: College Students, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Knowledge Level, Self Efficacy, Social Bias, Intention, Screening Tests, Health Behavior
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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