Using a pattern-centered approach to assess sexual risk-taking in study abroad students

Abstract

These findings can be used for identification of specific high-risk groups of students who can be targeted for predeparture prevention programs.

Condom use among Swedes while traveling internationally: A qualitative descriptive study

“…The risky sexual behavior found in this study was related to the TIB second (affects, personal beliefs, and peer influence) and third levels (situational conditions involved in international travel). These findings support the impact of acknowledging individuals' judgment of consequences and situational conditions, which are included in the TIB to guide the planning and development of more effective prevention and intervention programs (Marcantonio et al ., ). Information and counseling based on motivational interviewing methodology may be an appropriate approach for individually tailored interventions to reduce this behavior.…”

“…To understand risky sexual behavior among travelers, the Triandis Theory of Interpersonal Behavior (TIB) was used as a framework (Maticka‐Tyndale et al ., ; Milhausen et al ., ; Marcantonio et al ., ). TIB is a three‐level model, in which level 1 consists of the person's characteristics and prior experiences; level 2 consists of cognition, affect, social determinants, and personal normative beliefs that influence intentions; and level 3 combines prior experiences, intentions, and the situational and environmental conditions that will predict whether or not a specific behavior will be practiced.…”

“…TIB is a three‐level model, in which level 1 consists of the person's characteristics and prior experiences; level 2 consists of cognition, affect, social determinants, and personal normative beliefs that influence intentions; and level 3 combines prior experiences, intentions, and the situational and environmental conditions that will predict whether or not a specific behavior will be practiced. These studies found that predictors of risky sexual activities during travels were: situational experiences, prior sexual experiences, cognitive beliefs, subjective social norms, peer sexual activity, previous sexual experience, environmental involvement, historical condom use, and intention to engage in risky sex (Maticka‐Tyndale et al ., ; Milhausen et al ., ; Marcantonio et al ., ).…”

Risk of Contraceptive Lapse and New Sexual Partnership Among Female University Students Traveling Internationally

“…7 Many aspects of international travel have the potential to influence sexual and contraceptive behaviors-e.g., perceived anonymity, disruption of routines, new sexual networks, cultural norms, local laws and access to local health care services-but few associations have been evaluated empirically. [8][9][10][11][12] Existing studies of travelers' sexual and reproductive health feature mostly clinic-based samples and are overwhelmingly focused on condom use, casual sex and other behaviors related to STD risk. 10,13 In contrast, research into travelers' contraceptive behaviors is lacking.…”

“…The sexual and reproductive health risks of international travel have garnered increasing concern with the global spread of HIV, antibiotic‐resistant STDs and, more recently, Zika virus . Many aspects of international travel have the potential to influence sexual and contraceptive behaviors—e.g., perceived anonymity, disruption of routines, new sexual networks, cultural norms, local laws and access to local health care services—but few associations have been evaluated empirically . Existing studies of travelers’ sexual and reproductive health feature mostly clinic‐based samples and are overwhelmingly focused on condom use, casual sex and other behaviors related to STD risk .…”