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article · African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine

Personal factors influencing female students’ condom use at a higher education institution

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Abstract

The findings depict average levels of the use of condoms among female students. Prevention efforts should concentrate on educating female students to strengthen condom use and self-efficacy.Contribution: This study, supporting existing literature, suggests that preventative efforts should focus on educating young women about condom use, self-efficacy and encouraging STI conversations with sexual partners.

Research topics

  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Sex work and related issues
  • Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare

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DOI: 10.4102/phcfm.v16i1.4337

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