@article{ref1,
title="Exploring the determinants of risky sexual behavior among ethnically diverse university students: the Student Behavioral Health Survey-Web",
journal="Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities",
year="2019",
author="Rubens, Muni and Batra, Anamica and Sebekos, Elena and Tanaka, Hideaki and Gabbidon, Kemesha and Darrow, William",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Universities create policies and develop programs to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Unfortunately, most historically Black colleges and Hispanic-serving institutions have limited information about student practices and program effectiveness. This study examined the prevalence and determinants of risky sex among students attending a Hispanic-serving university. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted to obtain sensitive data from a random sample of students. Nearly two-thirds (65.2%) of 632 respondents reported engaging in risky sex. Sexual risk was significantly associated with older age (AOR = 2.16, 95% CI 1.09-4.30), lower self-control (AOR = 0.58, 95% CI 0.34-0.97), and higher alcohol (AOR = 2.10, 95% CI 1.20-3.67) and drug use (AOR = 2.59, 95% CI 1.48-4.50). Most respondents were unaware of university policies and programs. Programs to improve sexual health must influence risk-taking students. Perceptions of self-control and use of alcohol and drugs affected sexual decision-making. These factors should be ascertained and addressed by behavioral interventions aimed at minimizing risky behaviors and limiting the transmission of sexually transmitted infections.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2197-3792",
doi="10.1007/s40615-019-00596-7",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40615-019-00596-7"
}