The theory of planned behaviour as predictor of condom use: A narrative review

Effect of substance use on condom use in the Theory of Planned Behavior: Analysis of differential item functioning

“…Item 11 ("Using a condom even if you have used alcohol or other drugs") did not obtain a significant DIF, contrary to expectations, since a negative link has been found between substance use and self-efficacy in condom use (Bennett & Bozionelos, 2000;Davis et al, 2015). A probable explanation is that when people who have experimented with condom use are intoxicated, they are more likely to use it correctly and consistently even when they are under the effects of a particular substance (Calsyn, Baldwin, Niu, Crits-Christoph & Hatch-Maillette, 2011).…”

“…Accordingly, several theoretical models have been developed to explain condom use, with the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) being one of the most popular (Albarracín, Johnson, Fishbein & Muellerleile, 2001;Andrew et al, 2016;Armitage & Conner, 2001;Bennett & Bozionelos, 2000;Tyson, Covey & Rosenthal, 2014). TPB provides a conceptual framework with cognitive basis of behavior, in other words, the value an individual places on beliefs at the moment of engaging in a particular behavior (Yzer, 2012).…”

Identifying and understanding barriers to sexually transmissible infection testing among young people

“…[17][18][19][20] Although intentions have been shown to predict behaviour, there is not always a direct link between the two. [3][4][5][6] To increase rates of STI testing, it is not enough to simply strengthen intentions: people must also act on these intentions. [21] Some researchers have highlighted the importance of implementation intentions, which involve individuals specifying when, where and how they will carry out an intended behaviour.…”

“…[3][4][5][6] It is important to note that although the TPB focuses on injunctive norms -a desire to comply with the perceived wishes of others -young people are also sensitive to descriptive norms -perceptions of the behaviour of others. [3,7] There may therefore be a need to add descriptive norm measures to the TPB to increase its utility.…”

“…Interviews were conducted with people who intended to be tested to further understand the commonly observed gap between intentions and behaviour. [3][4][5][6] …”