This study aimed at exploring perceptions of young adults with regard to condom use in
Vhembe district, Limpopo province. With the help of a quantitative, cross sectional descriptive
design approach, data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to 372
young adults who came for healthcare services at a selected clinic. The findings indicated
that there is a relationship between positive perceptions toward condom use and actual
condom use. It means that people who have positive attitudes toward condoms are also
more likely to use them. In contrast, people with a negative attitude towards condoms are
less likely to use them during sexual intercourse. Negative attitudes of health care providers
were found to be the barrier that prevents sexually active individuals to access condoms in
primary health care facilities. Re-training of health care providers to address negative attitude
is a matter of priority. Mass media can also be used as an avenue to communicate consistent
and correct condom use. / Health Studies / M. A. (Nursing Science)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/19018 |
| Date | 02 1900 |
| Creators | Muswede, Joyce Namadzavho |
| Contributors | Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Aswihangwisi Helen |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xiv, 74 leaves) |
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