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.
研究概览
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条件
详细说明
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.
研究类型
注册 (估计的)
联系人和位置
学习联系方式
- 姓名:Laura García Lausín, PhD
- 电话号码:0034686902138
- 邮箱:lgarcialausin@hmar.cat
研究联系人备份
- 姓名:Ramon Escuriet Peiró, PhD
- 电话号码:0034606995188
- 邮箱:rescuriet@gencat.cat
学习地点
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Barcelona、西班牙、08003
- 暂停
- ESIMar - Escola Superior d'Infermeria Hospital del Mar
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Barcelona、西班牙、08025
- 招聘中
- Facultat CC Salut Blanquerna
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参与标准
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
接受健康志愿者
有资格学习的性别
取样方法
研究人群
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.
描述
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.
学习计划
研究是如何设计的?
设计细节
- 观测模型:COHORT
- 时间观点:CROSS_SECTIONAL
研究衡量的是什么?
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Sexual risk perception score
大体时间: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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次要结果测量
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Self-reported diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection in the past 12 months
大体时间: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
大体时间: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
大体时间: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
大体时间: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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其他结果措施
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Experiences of sexual pressure or coercion
大体时间: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
大体时间: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
大体时间: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
大体时间: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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合作者和调查者
调查人员
- 首席研究员:Laura García Lausín, PhD、Hospital del Mar
出版物和有用的链接
一般刊物
- 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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