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Aim: Sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy are public health problems in adolescence, preventable with the consistent condom use. This article presents the preliminary efficacy of "Usando Condón", a theory-based behavioral intervention to increase the perceived self-efficacy for condom use. Method: "Usando Condón" consisted in two 90-minute sessions targeting Mexican adolescents aged 15-19 years. The sampling method was divided into three phases: a) randomization of high schools; b) randomization of selected high schools; c) non-probabilistic participants sampling. Three hundred ninety-two adolescents were included and distributed in three groups: experimental group experimental-group (n = 132), control-pamphlet group (n = 130) and control-control group (n = 130). The intervention was measured with the Self-efficacy Scale for Condom Use among Mexican Adolescents. Inferential statistics were used. Results: The groups were equivalent (sociodemographic variables), except for age (p > .05). Significant statistical difference between controls and experimental groups was found at the re-test (p < .05, F = 18.089, CI 95%). Conclusion: "Usando Condón" increased the perceived self-efficacy for condom use levels among adolescents. The intervention needs to be further tested in different contexts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Bareback is a term used to denominate Unprotected Anal Intercourse among men; this practice has gained relevance over the last few decades, some authors linking it to Internet use. The objective of this paper was to identify the main attributes associated to the "bareback" phenomenon and its practitioners, through online interviews carried out with chat users in Mexico City. The interviews covered topics such as hiv information, bareback knowledge, and the attributes and expectations among its practitioners; the possible motives of engaging in unprotected sex, and the influence thereof in relation to condom use. The results show imprecise information in some of the technical aspects of hiv, positive and negative opinions on "bareback," motivations linked to the dominant masculinity model, as well as the idealization of gay relationships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective. To analyze access to STI and HIV prevention services for female sex workers in border communities of Central America. Materials and methods. A quasi-experimental study was carried out in a non-random sample of 558 sex workers, in border communities with and without prevention interventions related to information on human rights, sexual behavior and access to information on prevention/transmission, condoms, HIV testing, contraception, healthcare and condom use. A descriptive analysis of these variables was done and a logistic regression model was used, in order to identify factors associated with condom use. Results. Female sex workers of communities with intervention had greater access to information on prevention (99 vs 87%), condoms (98 vs 75%), HIV testing (89 vs 61%), contraception (74 vs 65%), gynecological services (83 vs 57%), and condom use with clients, 3.9 (IC:1.2-12.7), compared to workers in communities without intervention. Conclusions. The observed differences must be considered in a more general framework related to sociocultural characteristics and population mobility in border contexts, as well as to the organization of healthcare services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Although there has been increasing number of prevention programs in the city of Cartagena, the incidence of HIV has grown dramatically. Within this social context the purpose of this study is focused on the understanding of how a sociocultural context influences the notion of risk of HIV contagion. Also, taking into account the promotion of condoms as the most effective measure to prevent the infection, we discuss the sociocultural relevance of official public health policies such as safe sex, risk factors and behavioral change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]