Perceptions of Sexual Partner Safety

Masaro, Cindy; Dahinten, V. Susan; Johnson, Joy L.; Ogilvie, Gina; Patrick, D

doi:10.1097/olq.0b013e3181660c43

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“…This is consistent with the literature supporting partner-specific factors influencing safer sex behaviors (Lansky, Thomas, & Earp, 1998; Masaro et al, 2008; Rosengard et al, 2005). In the context of decision-making about HIV prevention, partner-specific assessment may be crucial to understanding intention and ability to engage in safer sex behaviors.…”

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“…The decision to engage in or not to engage in safer sex behaviors may also be specific to a given partner or type of partner (DePesa, Eldridge, Deavers, & Cassisi, 2014). For example, many people believe that knowing or trusting a partner increases that partner’s safety (Masaro, Dahinten, Johnson, Ogilvie, & Patrick, 2008). Rosengard et al (2005) found that whether a woman views her partner as a main or casual partner may determine decision-making about safe sex.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Psychometric Properties and Validity of a Multi-dimensional Risk Perception Scale Developed in the Context of a Microbicide Acceptability Study

et al. 2015

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Currently available risk perception scales tend to focus on risk behaviors and overall risk (vs partner-specific risk). While these types of assessments may be useful in clinical contexts, they may be inadequate for understanding the relationship between sexual risk and motivations to engage in safer sex or one’s willingness to use prevention products during a specific sexual encounter. We present the psychometric evaluation and validation of a scale that includes both general and specific dimensions of sexual risk perception. A one-time, audio computer-assisted self-interview was administered to 531 women aged 18–55 years. Items assessing sexual risk perceptions, both in general and in regards to a specific partner, were examined in the context of a larger study of willingness to use HIV/STD prevention products and preferences for specific product characteristics. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses yielded two sub-scales: general perceived risk and partner-specific perceived risk. Validity analyses demonstrated that the two subscales were related to many sociodemographic and relationship factors. We suggest that this risk perception scale may be useful in research settings where the outcomes of interest are related to motivations to use HIV and STD prevention products and/ or product acceptability. Further, we provide specific guidance on how this risk perception scale might be utilized to understand such motivations with one or more specific partners.

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Psychometric Properties and Validity of a Multi-dimensional Risk Perception Scale Developed in the Context of a Microbicide Acceptability Study

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“…In addition, better protection of HIV-positive inmates’ confidentiality might increase condom use. Unsafe sex based on assumptions about partners’ HIV serostatus has been documented in other studies of MSM 32 and in other populations. 33 However, our data indicate that the custody environment provides additional information, that may lead some inmates to feel increased confidence in these assumptions.…”

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confidence: 77%

Sex and Condom Use in a Large Jail Unit for Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) and Male-to-Female Transgenders

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Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved

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Few data are available on factors contributing to sexual activity and condom use in custody settings, particularly among self-identified sexual minority prisoners. To address this gap, we undertook a study of sexual behavior and condom use of 101 randomly-selected men who have sex with men (MSM) and male-to-female transgender inmates in a segregated Los Angeles jail unit that has weekly condom access. Most survey participants (53%) reported anal sex during custody. Although 65% of these reported using condoms, 75% also reported having sex without condoms. Qualitative interviews (n=17) indicate a wide range of reasons for participating in protected and unprotected sex during custody, the use of cues within the custody environment to assess potential partners’ HIV status, and support for increased condom availability. Findings also indicate that high-risk sex occurs frequently in this unit and that condom distribution likely prevents a substantial amount of related HIV/STD risk.

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“…Findings may also have varied by partner type, which was not investigated in this study. Studies have found differences in condom use by partner type (Rusch, Lampinen, Schilder, & Hogg, 2004;von Haeften, Fishbein, Daspryzk, & Montano, 2000), and individuals at risk for HIV may assess risk of infection based on partner type (Masaro, Dahinten, Johnson, Ogilvie, & Patrick, 2008).…”

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confidence: 98%

An assessment of brief group interventions to increase condom use by heterosexual crack smokers living with HIV infection

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The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of brief group interventions, the positive choices intervention (PCI) and a standard intervention (SI), to increase condom use and intention to use condoms and to change condom use attitudes and beliefs. The design of the study was a randomized comparative trial. Participants were 347 heterosexual African American crack cocaine users living with HIV infection. Data were collected at intake and at three and nine months after intake. Behavioral and sociocognitive data were collected. Although both brief interventions achieved positive results, there were significant differences in outcomes between the interventions groups. The mean number of sex partners was significantly lower in the PCI group at three months. The proportion of those assigned to the PCI reporting sex with a paid partner significantly decreased, while the proportion disclosing their serostatus to their partners increased. There were no significant differences on these measures in the SI group. Significant time effects were found on measures of condom use, condom use attitudes, and self-efficacy beliefs. These measures significantly increased from intake to one month for both groups. One significant time-by-group effect was found. The measure of situational self-efficacy significantly increased in the PCI group, but not the SI group. Results also showed significant time-by-time effects. Mean condom use, intention to use condoms, attitudes, and condom use self-efficacy beliefs showed significant difference between three and nine months. However, there was no clear pattern of change. Findings suggest that brief group interventions designed to reduce HIV can help heterosexual drug users living with HIV infection increase condom use and intention to use condoms and change condom use attitudes and beliefs. A significant time-by-group effect was observed only for situational self-efficacy, suggesting limited additional efficacy of the PCI intervention. Given similar positive findings between groups, more research is needed to determine which components of brief interventions produce changes in motivations and risk behaviors.

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Perceptions of Sexual Partner Safety

Cited by 36 publications

References 28 publications

Psychometric Properties and Validity of a Multi-dimensional Risk Perception Scale Developed in the Context of a Microbicide Acceptability Study

Psychometric Properties and Validity of a Multi-dimensional Risk Perception Scale Developed in the Context of a Microbicide Acceptability Study

Sex and Condom Use in a Large Jail Unit for Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) and Male-to-Female Transgenders

An assessment of brief group interventions to increase condom use by heterosexual crack smokers living with HIV infection

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