Factors affecting the safe sexual behaviors of Korean young adults by gender: a structural equation model.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study was to determine the factors that influence safe sexual behaviors of Korean young adults and identify differences by gender.

Methods

This study aimed to determine which factors affected safe sexual behaviors based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. Data from 437 Korean young adults (in their 20s and 30s) were collected via online survey between January 3 and January 28, 2022. The questionnaire included items on sexual body image, sexual role perception, sexual attitudes, sexual socialization, sexual communication, and safe sexual behaviors. Structural equation modeling was performed.

Results

According to the overall model fit of the hypothetical model, the final model was acceptable and explained 49% of safe sexual behaviors. Sexual attit

SUBMITTER: Moon N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10326550 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature