Predictors of Sexual Decision-Making and Behavior among HBCU Students: Implications for STI/HIV Prevention and Intervention

Abstract

Due to their enhanced risk for STIs, including HIV, the need for research to target young Black college students is substantial and there is a significant contribution to be made in understanding factors related to risk in an effort to design prevention interventions are specific to this group. The study included 351 Black students (M=20.42, SD=1.71, range 18–24 years) attending a Historically Black College/University (HBCU). Results reveal alcohol use and condom attitudes were the most significant predictors of sexual decision-making and behavior. The findings, along with implications, signal the need for more research with this population in order to increase prevention efforts.