Predictors of consistent condom use among Chinese female sex workers: an application of the protection motivation theory
Zhang, L.; Li, X.; Zhou, Y.; Lin, D.; Su, S.; Zhang, C.; Stanton, B.
Health Care for Women International 36(7): 816-833
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0739-9332 PMID: 25061932 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2014.942902Document Number: 622762
We utilized Protection Motivation Theory to assess predictors of intention and behavior of consistent condom use among Chinese female sex workers (FSWs). A self-administered questionnaire was used in a cross-sectional survey among 700 FSWs in Guangxi, China. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that extrinsic and intrinsic rewards, self-efficacy, and response costs predicted consistent condom use intention and behavior among FSWs. Sexually transmitted infection/ HIV prevention programs need to reduce FSWs' perceptions of positive extrinsic rewards and intrinsic rewards for engaging in consistent condom use, reduce FSWs' perception of response costs for using a condom, and increase condom use self-efficacy among FSWs.