A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Condom Negotiation and Sexual Orientation on the Relationship Between Sexual Coercion and Condom Use in Chinese Young Women: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The high prevalence of sexual coercion against young women has become a significant public health issue in China and other regions around the world. Young women are also especially vulnerable to engage in inconsistent condom use because of low sexual control. Although the relationship between sexual coercion and condom use has been widely demonstrated, the mechanism of this relationship is still unclear.

Objective

The objective of this study was to test condom negotiation as a mediator of the relationship between sexual coercion and condom use in young Chinese women and to investigate whether sexual orientation is a moderator.

Methods

Data were collected using web-based questionnaires and a total of 402 young Chinese women were included in the analysis. Sex

SUBMITTER: Zhang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7854030 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature