A Pilot Study Examining Religious Organization Affiliation,Sexual Health Information Sources,and Sexual Behaviors Among College Students |
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| Authors: | Charis R Davidson Gabrielle M Turner-McGrievy DeAnne K Hilfinger Messias Daniela B Friedman Alyssa G Robillard |
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| Institution: | 1. Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato, MN, USA;2. University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA;3. University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9359-093X;5. University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1331-7539 |
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| Abstract: | We conducted an online survey to examine religiosity, sexual health knowledge, and behavior and sexual health information sources among undergraduate students affiliated with student religious organizations (n?=?45) and unaffiliated students (n?=?82). Analyses included Fisher’s exact tests, t-tests, and exact regression models. Students reporting religious affiliation considered religious sources to be believable (p?=?.004 for sexual health; p?p?=?.0042). Although religiously affiliated students reported fewer sexual partners in the past year (p?=?.020), their reported condom use was not significantly different from that of unaffiliated students. Future research should explore the focus and content of romantic relationship information provided by student religious organizations. Health practitioners and educators should consider strategies for collaborating with religious organizations to meet the information needs of these students. |
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| Keywords: | Undergraduates knowledge sexual health information sources sexual behavior religion student religious organization affiliation |
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