Understanding what influences condom use among Black adolescents

Identifying Predictors of Condom Use

['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH · NIH-10938303

This study looks at what influences Black teens to use condoms, since they are at a greater risk for HIV and other infections, and it aims to find ways to help them make safer choices about sex.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorNORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH (nih funded)
Locations1 site (RALEIGH, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10938303 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the factors that affect condom use among Black adolescents, who are at a higher risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. It aims to identify both individual and structural influences on their decision to use condoms, recognizing that previous studies have primarily focused on individual attributes. By employing meta-analytic methods, the research will systematically review existing literature to better understand these predictors. The goal is to provide insights that can inform effective interventions to promote safer sexual practices among this demographic.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black adolescents who are sexually active or in the process of navigating romantic relationships.

Not a fit: Patients who are not Black adolescents or those who are not sexually active may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for increasing condom use among Black adolescents, ultimately reducing the rates of HIV and STIs in this population.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown varying success in understanding predictors of condom use, but this study aims to fill gaps by focusing on structural and contextual factors, making it a novel approach.

Where this research is happening

RALEIGH, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus

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