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Young people are at a high risk of contracting HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI).
However, their rate of condom use is low. The purpose of the study is to investigate health beliefs
affecting condom use among Turkish university students. A cross-sectional survey was conducted
from June to September of 2007. Two hundred and fifty-four (254) university students were
interviewed using a questionnaire. A logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with
condom use. Sixteen (16) percent of the females and 67 percent of the males used condoms during
their last sexual intercourse. Failure to use a condom was related to a perceived reduction in sexual
satisfaction [OR = 5.46 (1.69 – 17.60)] and financial limitations [OR = 2.76 (1.46 – 5.20)]. These
data will be useful in designing and improving HIV/STD prevention programs in Turkey.
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