[Use of condoms in relation to risk behavior among the heterosexual population in Norway]

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 1989 Nov 20;109(32):3341-3.
[Article in Norwegian]

Abstract

In a questionnaire survey on sexual behaviour, a random sample of 10,000 Norwegians aged 18 through 60 were asked about use of condoms during their last intercourse. The response rate was 62.7%. Except as regards level of education, the response group was fairly representative of the population with respect to socio-demographic variables. About 12% reported use of condom. Among subjects who reported extra-marital partners, about 7% used condoms (both with their permanent and their extra-marital partner), whereas about 12% of subjects who did not have extramarital sex used condoms. 15% of the single persons reported use of condom. Apparently, the use of condoms is not related to sexual behaviour correlated with risk of HIV-infection, such as the number of partners and knowledge about the partner. Neither is perceived risk, as measured by HIV-testing behaviour, related to the use of condoms.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / prevention & control
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Contraceptive Devices, Male / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Norway / epidemiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Sexual Behavior*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control*