CAPITULO V: DISCUSIÓN

Tables D1 – D8: Chi-square Values for Knowledge Questions

Q11. Please indicate whether the statement is "True" or "False". If unsure please indicate "Don't Know." - When putting on a condom, it is important to have it fit tightly, leaving no space at the tip.

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 9.786 2 <0.001

Gender 16.2271 4 <0.001

Sexual identity 24.1432 4 <0.001 Q12. Please indicate whether the statement is "True" or "False". If unsure please indicate "Don't Know." - You will usually experience symptoms (for example, sores, bumps, or discharge) if you have contracted a sexually transmitted infection.

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 29.4767 2 <0.001

Gender 25.4096 4 <0.001

Sexual identity 24.1342 4 <0.001 Q13 Please indicate whether the statement is "True" or "False". If unsure please indicate "Don't Know." - The pill is the most effective method available for preventing pregnancy.

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 15.2571 2 <0.001

Gender 8.0877 4 0.088

Sexual identity 5.9380 4 0.204 Q14 Please indicate whether the statement is "True" or "False". If unsure please indicate "Don't Know." - Breakthrough bleeding is common when starting birth control.

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 15.9181 2 <0.001

Gender 408.5892 4 <0.001

Sexual identity 12.4451 4 0.014 Q15 Please indicate whether the statement is "True" or "False". If unsure please indicate "Don't Know." - You can get sexually transmitted infections from oral sex.

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 17.3361 2 <0.001

Gender 6.4275 4 0.169

Sexual identity 13.5549 4 0.009 Q16 Please indicate whether the statement is "True" or "False". If unsure please indicate "Don't Know." - You can get sexually transmitted infections from anal sex.

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 15.0536 2 <0.001

Q17 Please indicate whether the statement is "True" or "False". If unsure please indicate "Don't Know." - A Pap smear tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea infections.

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 6.84 2 0.033

Gender 151.8171 4 <0.001

Sexual identity 28.0305 4 <0.001 Q18 Please indicate whether the statement is "True" or "False". If unsure please indicate "Don't Know." - Women who have not had children can get an intrauterine device (IUD) like Mirena or ParaGard.

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 40.4081 2 <0.001

Gender 161.1626 4 <0.001

Tables D9 – D19: Chi-square Values for Beliefs Questions

Q19 How confident are you that you would be able to perform the following behaviors? - Stop to put protection on myself or my partner even in the "heat of the moment"

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 10.877 3 0.012

Gender 2.5835 6 0.859

Sexual identity 3.3002 6 0.770 Q20 How confident are you that you would be able to perform the following behaviors? - Discuss pregnancy/STI protection methods (for example, contraception, condoms, or dental dams) with sexual partners

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 10.9992 3 0.012

Gender 10.5390 6 0.104

Sexual identity 8.3575 6 0.213 Q21 How confident are you that you would be able to perform the following behaviors? - Ask my doctor if I were regularly having problems becoming sexually aroused

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 5.6512 3 0.130

Gender 42.4991 6 <0.001

Sexual identity 8.7046 6 0.191 Q22 How confident are you that you would be able to perform the following behaviors? - Ask my partner to get tested for STIs

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 2.2853 3 0.515

Gender 38.9384 6 <0.001

Sexual identity 2.8311 6 0.830

Q23 How confident are you that you would be able to perform the following behaviors? - Refuse sexual activity I’m not comfortable with

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 5.7641 3 0.124

Gender 17.0702 6 0.009

Sexual identity 87.6729 6 <0.001 Q24 How confident are you that you would be able to perform the following behaviors? - Discussing with my sexual partner what they can do to increase my sexual pleasure

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 5.2529 3 0.154

Gender 16.3365 6 0.012

Q25 Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements: - I would feel comfortable providing protection (condoms, dental dams) to my sex partner.

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 10.2361 3 0.017

Gender 16.3365 6 0.012

Sexual identity 17.5837 6 0.007 Q26 Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements: - My sexual experiences and explorations are a positive, on-going part of my identity.

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 4.7550 3 0.191

Gender 8.9822 6 0.175

Sexual identity 20.5242 6 0.002 Q27 Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements: - I feel that UNC is an environment that is supportive of safe sexual experiences and exploration.

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 11.51124 3 0.009

Gender 68.1313 6 <0.001

Sexual identity 18.4166 6 0.005 Q28 Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements: - I find that masturbation is an acceptable sexual outlet for me.

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 0.5175 3 0.915

Gender 84.3064 6 <0.001

Sexual identity 63.0668 6 <0.001 Q29 Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements: - If I or my partner didn't have protection, I would suggest less risky activities.

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 8.3700 3 0.039

Gender 15.6394 6 0.016

Tables D20 – D27: Chi-square Values for Behavior Questions

Q35 In the past three months, have you had sex during or after drinking alcohol?

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 27.6987 4 <0.001

Gender 2.6708 6 0.849

Sexual identity 8.0614 6 0.234 Q36 In the past three months, have you had sex during or after using drugs?

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 3.7594 3 0.289

Gender 17.9127 6 0.006

Sexual identity 9.4438 6 0.150

Q42 In the last three months, of the times you've had oral sex what proportion of the time have you used a barrier method such as a condom or dental dam?

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 23.9079 6 0.001

Gender 11.7031 12 0.470

Sexual identity 97.5855 12 <0.001 Q43 In the last three months, of the times you've had vaginal sex what proportion of the time have you used a barrier method such as a condom or dental dam?

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 21.6005 6 0.001

Gender 16.3787 12 0.174

Sexual identity 96.7576 12 <0.001

Q44 In the last three months, of the times you've had anal sex what proportion of the time have you used a barrier method such as a condom or dental dam?

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 7.9765 6 0.240

Gender 37.8556 12 <0.001

Sexual identity 108.8704 12 <0.001 Q47 Have you ever been tested for HIV?

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 9.2895 2 0.010

Gender 23.6230 4 <0.001

Sexual identity 29.6381 4 <0.001

Q51 Have you ever been tested for other sexually transmitted infections (for example, chlamydia or gonorrhea)?

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 6.7297 2 0.035

Q69 Have you ever had a pap smear?

Variable Chi-square DF p

Race 2.8929 2 0.235

Gender 2.6473 4 0.618