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Sexual Behavior and Risk Perception as Factors Associated With STI Incidence in Young Adults (VIBE)

29. september 2026 oppdatert av: Parc de Salut Mar

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.

Studieoversikt

Status

Rekruttering

Forhold

Detaljert beskrivelse

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

Observasjonsmessig

Registrering (Antatt)

200

Kontakter og plasseringer

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Studiekontakt

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Studiesteder

  • Spania
      • Barcelona, Spania, 08003
        • Suspendert
        • ESIMar - Escola Superior d'Infermeria Hospital del Mar
      • Barcelona, Spania, 08025
        • Rekruttering
        • Facultat CC Salut Blanquerna

Deltakelseskriterier

Forskere ser etter personer som passer til en bestemt beskrivelse, kalt kvalifikasjonskriterier. Noen eksempler på disse kriteriene er en persons generelle helsetilstand eller tidligere behandlinger.

Kvalifikasjonskriterier

Alder som er kvalifisert for studier

18 år til 25 år (Voksen)

Tar imot friske frivillige

N/A

Kjønn som er kvalifisert for studier

Alle

Prøvetakingsmetode

Ikke-sannsynlighetsprøve

Studiepopulasjon

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.

Beskrivelse

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.

Studieplan

Denne delen gir detaljer om studieplanen, inkludert hvordan studien er utformet og hva studien måler.

Hvordan er studiet utformet?

Designdetaljer

  • Observasjonsmodeller: COHORT
  • Tidsperspektiver: CROSS_SECTIONAL

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Sexual risk perception score
Tidsramme: At study enrollment

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

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Self-reported diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection in the past 12 months
Tidsramme: At study enrollment

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
Sexual risk behaviors
Tidsramme: At study enrollment

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
Condom use
Tidsramme: At study enrollment

Self-reported frequency of condom use during sexual activity, assessed by questionnaire.
At study enrollment
Number of sexual partners
Tidsramme: At study enrollment

Self-reported number of sexual partners during the period specified in the study questionnaire.
At study enrollment

Andre resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Experiences of sexual pressure or coercion
Tidsramme: At study enrollment

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
Sexual pressure/coercion
Tidsramme: At study enrollment

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
Psychological/digital control
Tidsramme: At study enrollment

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
Sociodemographic variables
Tidsramme: At study enrollment

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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Sponsor

Parc de Salut Mar

Etterforskere

  • Hovedetterforsker: Laura García Lausín, PhD, Hospital del Mar

Publikasjoner og nyttige lenker

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Generelle publikasjoner

  • 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

Studierekorddatoer

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Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart (Faktiske)

12. februar 2026

Primær fullføring (Antatt)

15. januar 2027

Studiet fullført (Antatt)

8. april 2027

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

1. september 2026

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

25. september 2026

Først lagt ut (Faktiske)

29. september 2026

Oppdateringer av studieposter

Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)

30. september 2026

Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

29. september 2026

Sist bekreftet

1. juli 2026

Mer informasjon

Begreper knyttet til denne studien

Nøkkelord

Ytterligere relevante MeSH-vilkår

Andre studie-ID-numre

  • 2025/12375
  • 2025 (U.S. NIH-stipend/kontrakt)

Plan for individuelle deltakerdata (IPD)

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NEI

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Nei

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