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Lam, A.G., Mak, A, Lindsay, P.D., & Russell, S.T. (2004). What really works? An exploratory study of condom negotiation strategies. AIDS Education and Prevention, 16(2), 160-171.
- Condom use is one of the most effective and reliable methods to reducing one’s risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. The ability to convince one’s partner to use condoms is central to HIV prevention. This report explores condom negotiation strategies among Asian and White university students at a northern California university to gain a better understanding of how to improve and develop more culturally appropriate interventions.
- A survey (an exploratory scale) was developed to determine what communication strategies were used (i.e. verbal-direct, verbal-indirect, non-verbal direct, non-verbal indirect) between partners.
- Surveys revealed that Asians more frequently used verbal-indirect strategies, such as flattery or dropping hints to persuade their partner to use a condom. In addition, more women used nonverbal-indirect methods, such as placing condoms in view of their partner. Attention to these forms of condom negotiations is especially important in Asian culture due to strong taboos that limit open discussion on sexuality.
- To date, most research and practice concerning HIV prevention and intervention had assumed that verbal, direct communication is the most effective safer sex communication strategy.
- Recommendations include incorporating nonverbal and indirect condom negotiation strategies into HIV prevention programs; and conducting further research examining intra-Asian group differences.
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