Abstract
The aim of this descriptive cross-sectional study was to investigate the following factors associated with sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus prevention: (a) knowledge, (b) attitudes, (c) self-efficacy, (d) vulnerability, (e) risky behaviors, (f) preventive behaviors, and (g) internet use among 40 Chilean women between 18 and 24 years who participated in the pilot of an Internet based STI/HIV prevention intervention (I-STIPI). A structured questionnaire available in a secure website was used for data collection and it included questions related to STI and HIV prevention. The results of the study indicated that young women are at risk of acquiring STIs and HIV and have special needs for prevention. Familiarity and frequency of use of internet in this population can be used for STIs and HIV prevention.
Translated title of the contribution | Factors that influence the acquisition of sexually transmitted infections and hiv in chilean young women who participated in the online intervention I-STIPI |
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Original language | Spanish |
Pages (from-to) | 47-56 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Hispanic Health Care International |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2016 |
Keywords
- HIV education
- Hispanic women
- STI/HIV prevention
- Use of technology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nursing(all)