Descriptive norms about condom use predict odds of using a condom during last sexual experience in a large, national survey of adolescents from Australia

Molly McCarthy, Sylvia Kauer, Christopher Fisher Social norms impact sexual health behaviours, particularly among young people. In a large, national survey of Australian youth aged 14–18 years, over half of sexually active respondents reported condom use during their last sexual experience&#x003B; condom use was more frequent among respondents who perceived that all same-aged peers used condoms. Future sexuality education interventions may emphasise that most young people choose to use condoms.
Source: Sexual Health - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Source Type: research