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Sexual Behavior and Risk Perception as Factors Associated With STI Incidence in Young Adults (VIBE)
Sexual Behavior and Risk Perception as Factors Associated With the Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Young Adults Aged 18-25 Years
This observational cross-sectional study aims to assess sexual behavior and perception of sexual risk among young adults aged 18 to 25 years in Barcelona, Spain, and to examine their association with self-reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The study will also explore knowledge and beliefs about STIs, protective practices such as condom use, number of sexual partners, and experiences of sexual pressure or coercion. The study will use a validated scale to assess perception of risk related to sexual behavior, together with an additional questionnaire developed for the study population.
Studie Overzicht
Toestand
Conditie
Gedetailleerde beschrijving
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an important public health concern among young people. Although young adults may have access to information about STI prevention, this knowledge does not always translate into protective sexual practices.
This observational cross-sectional study will investigate the relationship between sexual behavior, perception of sexual risk, and self-reported STI occurrence among young adults aged 18 to 25 years living in or attending educational institutions in Barcelona, Spain.
Participants will complete an anonymous questionnaire including sociodemographic characteristics, sexual behavior, knowledge and beliefs about STIs, perception of sexual risk, protective practices such as condom use, and number of sexual partners. The questionnaire will also include questions concerning experiences of sexual pressure or coercion and other forms of sexual or digital control. Perception of sexual risk will be assessed using a previously validated scale, complemented by study-specific questions.
The study will describe patterns of sexual behavior and risk perception and will examine whether lower perceived sexual risk is associated with riskier sexual behaviors and a higher prevalence of self-reported STIs.
Studietype
Inschrijving (Geschat)
Contacten en locaties
Studiecontact
- Naam: Laura García Lausín, PhD
- Telefoonnummer: 0034686902138
- E-mail: lgarcialausin@hmar.cat
Studie Contact Back-up
- Naam: Ramon Escuriet Peiró, PhD
- Telefoonnummer: 0034606995188
- E-mail: rescuriet@gencat.cat
Studie Locaties
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Barcelona, Spanje, 08003
- Geschorst
- ESIMar - Escola Superior d'Infermeria Hospital del Mar
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Barcelona, Spanje, 08025
- Werving
- Facultat CC Salut Blanquerna
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Deelname Criteria
Geschiktheidscriteria
Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie
Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers
Geslachten die in aanmerking komen voor studie
Bemonsteringsmethode
Studie Bevolking
Young adults aged 18 to 25 years who are recruited in Barcelona, Spain. The study population includes young adults of all sexes and gender identities who are eligible to participate and who voluntarily provide informed consent. Participants will complete an anonymous questionnaire assessing sexual behavior, sexual risk perception, knowledge and beliefs about sexually transmitted infections, preventive practices, and experiences related to sexual pressure or coercion.
Beschrijving
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age between 18 and 25 years, inclusive.
- Belonging to the population targeted for recruitment in Barcelona, Spain.
- Able to understand and complete the study questionnaire.
- Willing to participate voluntarily and provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age younger than 18 years or older than 25 years.
- Unable to understand or complete the study questionnaire.
- Declines to provide informed consent.
Studie plan
Hoe is de studie opgezet?
Ontwerpdetails
- Observatiemodellen: COHORT
- Tijdsperspectieven: CROSS_SECTIONAL
Wat meet het onderzoek?
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Sexual risk perception score
Tijdsspanne: At study enrollment
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Total score on the validated scale assessing perceived risk associated with sexual behaviors. The score will be used to quantify participants' perception of sexual risk and to examine its association with sexual risk behaviors and self-reported sexually transmitted infections. |
At study enrollment
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Secundaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Self-reported diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection in the past 12 months
Tijdsspanne: At study enrollment
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Proportion of participants who report having been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection during the previous 12 months, based on the question: "Have you been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection in the past 12 months?" Responses will be recorded as yes or no. |
At study enrollment
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Sexual risk behaviors
Tijdsspanne: At study enrollment
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Frequency and prevalence of sexual behaviors associated with increased risk of sexually transmitted infections, assessed by questionnaire, including condom use and other relevant sexual practices. |
At study enrollment
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Condom use
Tijdsspanne: At study enrollment
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Self-reported frequency of condom use during sexual activity, assessed by questionnaire. |
At study enrollment
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Number of sexual partners
Tijdsspanne: At study enrollment
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Self-reported number of sexual partners during the period specified in the study questionnaire. |
At study enrollment
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Andere uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Experiences of sexual pressure or coercion
Tijdsspanne: At study enrollment
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Self-reported experiences of sexual pressure, coercion, pressure not to use condoms, psychological violence, or digital control related to sexual relationships during the period specified in the questionnaire. |
At study enrollment
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Sexual pressure/coercion
Tijdsspanne: At study enrollment
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Self-reported experiences of sexual pressure or coercion, including pressure to engage in sexual activity or pressure not to use condoms, as well as psychological or digital control related to sexual relationships, assessed using study-specific questionnaire items. |
At study enrollment
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Psychological/digital control
Tijdsspanne: At study enrollment
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Self-reported experiences of psychological or digital control within sexual or intimate relationships, assessed using study-specific questionnaire items addressing controlling behaviors and digital monitoring or control. |
At study enrollment
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Sociodemographic variables
Tijdsspanne: At study enrollment
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Sociodemographic characteristics of participants, including age, gender identity, educational level, and other demographic variables collected through the study questionnaire. These variables will be used to describe the study population and may be considered as potential confounding or explanatory factors in the analysis. |
At study enrollment
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Medewerkers en onderzoekers
Sponsor
Onderzoekers
- Hoofdonderzoeker: Laura García Lausín, PhD, Hospital del Mar
Publicaties en nuttige links
Algemene publicaties
- Robles, J. L., Aranda, M., & Montes-Berges, B. (2022). Diseño y validación de la Escala de Percepción del Riesgo para Conducta Sexual en jóvenes ecuatorianos. Suma Psicológica, 29(1), 48-58. https://doi.org/10.14349/sumapsi.2022.v29.n1.5
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Meer informatie
Termen gerelateerd aan deze studie
Aanvullende relevante MeSH-voorwaarden
Andere studie-ID-nummers
- 2025/12375
- 2025 (Subsidie/contract van de Amerikaanse NIH)
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