KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PERCEPTIONS OF ADOLESCENTS ON CONDOM USE AS A PREVENTIVE MEASURE AGAINST HIV: A STUDY ON BEHAVIORAL INTENTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH IMPLICATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF ENVIRONMENTAL

The study examines adolescents' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding condom use for HIV prevention, integrating behavioral intentions, mental health implications, and environmental influences. It employs the Health Belief Model (HBM) and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to analyze cognitive, emotional, and contextual factors shaping condom use. The research highlights gaps … See more

The study examines adolescents' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding condom use for HIV prevention, integrating behavioral intentions, mental health implications, and environmental influences. It employs the Health Belief Model (HBM) and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to analyze cognitive, emotional, and contextual factors shaping condom use. The research highlights gaps in existing interventions and advocates for holistic, adolescent-centered strategies.

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