Assessing predictability of self-control on sexual high risk behaviors biased on [P/W] model in zanjan yuth.

Abstract

Background& Objectives: Prevalence of high-risk behavior in youth is one of the most important concerns of societies. Given that youth have risks than another person's, so are involved in high risk behaviors. Among high risk behaviors, high risk sexual behaviors are one of the threatening factors for health of youth. If the optimistic bias is associated with low risk perception and low self-control can be increase risky behavior in youth, especially can be increase high risk sexual behaviors. Which ultimately lead to the loss of their health. In the absence of proper identification in this field, any action is filed. In addition to, that cause of increased mortality and morbidity of SID disease and HIV/AIDS in youth. Given that youth are important factor for community development. This study is designed to Assessing predictability of selfcontrol on sexual high risk behaviors biased on [P/W] model in zanjan youth. Materials and Methods: Part1:This study is The Explanatory Sequential mixed method Design, non-random sampling was employed to enroll 400 aged 18 to 28 referring to public places such as leisure centers and shopping centers. A valid and reliable instrument based on P/W structures, was used. Statistical Analysis was performed using SPSS18 , MPLUS and AMOS. Part2: . Eleven individuals who had unprotected sexual intercourse were selected purposefully. Data collected by semi-structured interviews and concurrently analyzed. Results: Part1: The results showed that sexual risk behaviors at males (62.7%) is more than females (37.3%). Between sexual risk behaviors and self-control (p < 0.001) was found a significant association. Among the P/W structures, intention (p < 0.001) and social norms (p > 0.05) were significant direct predictors of sexual risk behavior in females. However, none of P / W structures was not significant predictors of sexual risk behaviors in males (p > 0.05). In male, the previous experiences of sexual risk behaviors has been an important role at formation of the prototype (p= 0.039) and prototype, also, was an important factor in creating positive willingness toward risky sexual behaviors (p= 0.004). In addition, at males, attitude toward behavior was significantly100 associated with behavioral intention (p <0.001), behavioral tendencies (p < 0.001) and social norms (p < 0.001). Part2: During the data analysis, three main categories including impellent beliefs to risky sexual behavior, barriers of condom use and lack of knowledge appeared. Conclusion: Part1: According to the findings, subjective norms and intention are the most important factors of influential on sexual risk behaviors in females. In males, as well as, previous experiences play an important role in the formation of prototype and their willingness toward sexual risk behaviors. So, it is recommended P/W model use as a suitable framework for developing educational intervention in order to prevention of sexual high-risk behaviors. Part2: Adopting the safe and protected sexual behaviors need to reinforce beliefs, perceptions, attitude towards sexually transmitted disease (STD) and effectiveness of preventive behaviors.