The Influence of Religion on Sexual HIV Risk

Shaw, Stacey A.; El‐Bassel, Nabila

doi:10.1007/s10461-014-0714-2

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“…In relation to this study, it was found that there is a significant association between religious affiliation and the following attitudes towards sexual risks and sexual behaviours: "It is a good thing for men to always carry condom with them" (p = 0.016); "Asking my partner to use condoms is not trusting him" (p = 0.045); "It is useless to use condoms with my regular partner" (p = 0.029); "It is not necessary to use condoms if I trust my partner" (p = 0.024); and "I could say no if someone pressured me to have sex when I did not want to" (p = 0.001). This finding indicates that while religious belief may influence attitudes towards sexual risks and sexual behavioural change, position to issue such as condom use depends on the teaching of individual churches or religion (Shaw & El-Bassel, 2014).…”

Section: Attitudes Towards Sexual Risk and Sexual Behaviour Changementioning

confidence: 89%

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, attitudes towards sexual risk behaviour and perceived behavioural control among college students in Botswana

Faimau

Maunganidze

Tapera

et al. 2016

Cogent Social Sciences

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This study examines the knowledge of HIV/AIDS, attitudes towards risky sexual behaviour and perceived behavioural control among students in Botswana. Data were collected from 445 students randomly selected from the University of Botswana and Boitekanelo College. Hundred and seventy three males and 272 females participated in the study. The study established that although more than 90% of students correctly identified routes of HIV transmission, misconceptions regarding HIV/AIDS still exist. This includes the belief that people can be infected with HIV because of witchcraft and that only people who have sex with gay or homosexual partners can be infected with HIV. Majority of students were aware of various sexual risks. However, the percentage of students who indicated that "it is difficult to ask my partner to use a condom" was still relatively high (13.5%) based on the assumption that students are supposed to know the consequences of sexual risky behaviour. It was also found that male students were 3.48 times more likely to negotiate sex than their female counterparts (OR = 3.48, 95% CI: 1.09 − 11.13) and students who were 18 years and below were more likely to negotiate sex than students above 18 years of age (OR = 2.78, 95% CI: 1.42 − 18.32). Christians are four times less likely to negotiate sex compared to non-Christians (OR = 0.219, 95% CI: 0.095 − 0.506).The theory of planned behaviour advances the proposition that people's behaviour is strongly influenced by their confidence in their ability to perform it. This study is interested in the ability of college students to discuss sexual matters and refuse or negotiate a sexual relationship and how this ability is influenced by the knowledge and attitudes towards sexual risk behaviour. Based on the data collected among students from two institutions of higher learning in Botswana, it was found that that the majority of college students participating in the study had the ability to negotiate sexual relationships. Of concern, however, was the finding that a good number of students were still exposing themselves to risky sexual behaviour including the inability to negotiate pressure to have sex or for engage in sex without using condoms.More than 80% of students were comfortable discussing HIV or sex and sexuality with their friends, boyfriends/girlfriends or partners but uncomfortable discussing the same issues with their parents.

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Section: Attitudes Towards Sexual Risk and Sexual Behaviour Changementioning

confidence: 89%

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, attitudes towards sexual risk behaviour and perceived behavioural control among college students in Botswana

Faimau

Maunganidze

Tapera

et al. 2016

Cogent Social Sciences

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“…Yet, research has evidenced both; positive and negative association between religion and sexual health (Dalmida, Koenig, Holstad, & Wirani, 2013; Galvan, Collins, Kanouse, Pantoja, & Golinelli, 2007; Shaw & El-Bassel, 2014). Based on previous research on the role of religion on sexuality and HIV in PR (Varas-Díaz et al, 2010, 2014), it was surprising that religion was not a factor significantly related with the sexual health indicators selected for this analysis.…”

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Sexual Health and Socioeconomic-Related Factors Among HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men in Puerto Rico

et al. 2015

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Most of the research among HIV-positive populations has been approached from behavioral risk models. This is particularly true for those otherwise socially vulnerable groups like men who have sex with men (MSM). As a response to this pattern, we examined data from an ongoing health promotion research being conducted in Puerto Rico (PR). The study is limited to HIV-positive MSM and consists of the participation in a survey interview that includes domains used to assess indicators of socio-economic-related factors (age, educational level, employment, religion, and partnership status) and sexual health (sexual satisfaction, condom use, and sexual health knowledge (SHK)). Participants reported a relatively high level(75 %) of sexual satisfaction and inconsistent condom use (50.9 % reported always using a condom). A deficient (61 %) SHK was also reported. In multivariate analyses, a higher educational level was associated with higher sexual satisfaction (aβ = 3.223; 95 % CI 0.291–6.156) and higher levels of SHK (aβ=1.328; 95 % CI 0.358–2.297), while unemployment was associated with less condom use (aOR 0.314; 95 % CI 0.122–0.810). Not having a primary sexual partner was associated with less sexual satisfaction (aβ= −3.871; 95 % CI −7.534–0.208) and more condom use (aOR 4.292; 95 % CI 1.310–14.068). Findings support the notion that men of a disadvantaged socioeconomic position may have a poorer sexual health status; with a lower level of education and unemployment leading this disparity. Findings also evidence that partnership status may have a role in the sexual health of HIV-positive MSM. To our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive analysis of sexual health and socio-economic indicators among Hispanic/Latino HIV-positive MSM in PR and in the Caribbean. Findings provide valuable information to address the sexual health needs of an underserved population.

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“…Most research included in this review has been conducted in developed western countries, where the social perspectives on sexuality and gender dynamics might differ vastly from those ones in other countries and cultures. Even though exploring cultural [29] and religious [174–176] factors are crucial for STI/BBV prevention, there is no evidence on how culture and religion have an impact on sexual risks among WHOD. Punitive laws, policies and practices violating human rights (e.g., deportation of HIV-positive persons), and the criminalisation of transactional sex and drug use are still a reality in some countries [5, 7, 177].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors Associated with Sexual Risks and Risk of STIs, HIV and Other Blood-Borne Viruses Among Women Using Heroin and Other Drugs: A Systematic Literature Review

et al. 2018

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This systematic literature review identified factors associated with sexual risks related to sexually transmitted infections (STI), HIV and other blood-borne viruses (BBV) among women using heroin and other drugs. The search strategy included five databases (PubMed, EMBASE, PsycNET, Web of Science, Scopus), and PsycEXTRA for grey literature. Out of the 12,135 publications screened, 30 peer-reviewed articles were included. Most publications were cross-sectional (n = 25), quantitative (n = 23) and included 11,305 women. Factors identified were: (1) socio-demographics; (2) gender roles and violence against women; (3) substance use; (4) transactional sex; (5) partner characteristics, partner's drug use, and context of sex; (6) preferences, negotiation and availability of condoms; (7) HIV status and STIs; (8) number of sexual partners; (9) love and trust; (10) reproductive health and motherhood; and (11) risk awareness and perception of control. Overall, this review highlights important implications for future research and practice, and provides evidence for developing STI/BBV preventive strategies.

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The Influence of Religion on Sexual HIV Risk

Cited by 45 publications

References 137 publications

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, attitudes towards sexual risk behaviour and perceived behavioural control among college students in Botswana

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, attitudes towards sexual risk behaviour and perceived behavioural control among college students in Botswana

Sexual Health and Socioeconomic-Related Factors Among HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men in Puerto Rico

Factors Associated with Sexual Risks and Risk of STIs, HIV and Other Blood-Borne Viruses Among Women Using Heroin and Other Drugs: A Systematic Literature Review

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