Factors associated with non-use of condoms in an online community of frequent travellers
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2015-01-09
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1. Alcedo S, Kossuth-Cabrejos S, Piscoya A, Mayta-Tristán P. Factors associated with non-use of condoms in an online community of frequent travellers. Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease. noviembre de 2014;12(6, Part B):750-6.Publisher
Elsevier B.V.Journal
Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease (Travel Med Infect Dis.)DOI
10.1016/j.tmaid.2014.10.003Additional Links
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S147789391400194XAbstract
Background Millions of travellers around the world have gathered together into online communities. The objective is to analyse the factors associated with risky sexual behaviour among travellers. Methods Cross-sectional study was conducted within an online community of travellers using an online survey; we included travellers who had engaged in sexual activity while on their last trip. Risky sexual behaviour was defined as inconsistent condom use (<100%), and the factors associated were evaluated using the prevalence ratio (PR). Results Of the 468 participants, 245 had sex during their last trip. 59.7% did not consistently use condoms, and one out of every four participants reported never using condoms. Having a travel destination of Latin America or the Caribbean was significantly associated with inconsistent condom use. This association was maintained (PR 1.37, CI 95% 1.06–1.77) after adjusting for gender, age, migration, the presence of travel partners, and the use of drugs and alcohol prior to sexual activity. Conclusion An association was observed between travel destination (specifically Latin America or the Caribbean) and risky sexual behaviour. For this reason, tourists should be educated in STI transmission and regional STI and HIV incidences both before and during their travels; public health systems ought to work together with travel agencies, international airports, etc., in order to distribute this information and ensure a responsible travel experience.Type
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1477-8939EISSN
1873-0442ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1016/j.tmaid.2014.10.003
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