TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Exploring the determinants of risky sexual behavior among ethnically diverse university students: the Student Behavioral Health Survey-Web
JO  - Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities
A1  - Rubens, Muni
A1  - Batra, Anamica
A1  - Sebekos, Elena
A1  - Tanaka, Hideaki
A1  - Gabbidon, Kemesha
A1  - Darrow, William
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2197-3792
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40615-019-00596-7
ID  - ref1
ER  -