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.
Обзор исследования
Статус
Подробное описание
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.
Тип исследования
Регистрация (Оцененный)
Контакты и местонахождение
Контакты исследования
- Имя: Laura García Lausín, PhD
- Номер телефона: 0034686902138
- Электронная почта: lgarcialausin@hmar.cat
Учебное резервное копирование контактов
- Имя: Ramon Escuriet Peiró, PhD
- Номер телефона: 0034606995188
- Электронная почта: rescuriet@gencat.cat
Места учебы
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Barcelona, Испания, 08003
- Приостановленный
- ESIMar - Escola Superior d'Infermeria Hospital del Mar
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Barcelona, Испания, 08025
- Рекрутинг
- Facultat CC Salut Blanquerna
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Критерии участия
Критерии приемлемости
Возраст, подходящий для обучения
Принимает здоровых добровольцев
Полы, имеющие право на обучение
Метод выборки
Исследуемая популяция
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.
Описание
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.
Учебный план
Как устроено исследование?
Детали дизайна
- Наблюдательные модели: COHORT
- Временные перспективы: CROSS_SECTIONAL
Что измеряет исследование?
Первичные показатели результатов
Мера результата |
Мера Описание |
Временное ограничение |
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Sexual risk perception score
Временное ограничение: 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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Вторичные показатели результатов
Мера результата |
Мера Описание |
Временное ограничение |
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Self-reported diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection in the past 12 months
Временное ограничение: 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
Временное ограничение: 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
Временное ограничение: 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
Временное ограничение: 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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Другие показатели результатов
Мера результата |
Мера Описание |
Временное ограничение |
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Experiences of sexual pressure or coercion
Временное ограничение: 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
Временное ограничение: 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
Временное ограничение: 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
Временное ограничение: 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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Соавторы и исследователи
Спонсор
Следователи
- Главный следователь: Laura García Lausín, PhD, Hospital del Mar
Публикации и полезные ссылки
Общие публикации
- 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
Даты записи исследования
Изучение основных дат
Начало исследования (Действительный)
Первичное завершение (Оцененный)
Завершение исследования (Оцененный)
Даты регистрации исследования
Первый отправленный
Впервые представлено, что соответствует критериям контроля качества
Первый опубликованный (Действительный)
Обновления учебных записей
Последнее опубликованное обновление (Действительный)
Последнее отправленное обновление, отвечающее критериям контроля качества
Последняя проверка
Дополнительная информация
Термины, связанные с этим исследованием
Дополнительные соответствующие термины MeSH
Другие идентификационные номера исследования
- 2025/12375
- 2025 (Грант/контракт NIH США)
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