Quantitative Study Critique
Condom-Use Behaviors in Young Urban African American Men:
A Quantitative Study Critique
Linda Fuentes RN
NRS-433 V
03-29-2015
Introduction Since the emergence of HIV in the nineteen-eighties, significant progress has been made in the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s). Despite increased public awareness and education, HIV continues to be a significant public health concern, especially in urban minority youth of racial/ethnic persuasion. While the United States has shown an overall decrease in the number of newly diagnose cases of HIV, community based clinics continue to report a high prevalence of STD’s in urban minority youth, especially African Males.
The Study A study was conducted by Stephen Kennedy …show more content…
The surveys were each coded with unique identifiers, and administered to the participants on a one-on one basis, in a secure space in one of the four community centers. The collection occurred immediately after enrollment and informed consent obtained, but before program administration, with emphasis placed on honesty in answering survey questions. Lastly, all study protocols, procedures, approvals and clearances were obtained from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) with regard to the ethical treatment and protection of human subjects. The data was initially entered into a specialized data system, by experienced staff, then the data was reviewed and re-checked for purposes of verification. Lastly a series of tests designed to evaluate significance were utilized to assess the relationship/association among the various independent and dependent …show more content…
The study also revealed that African American males were also suffered the impact of health related consequences due to STD’s/HIV. Communication with peers and relationship dynamics was also identified as a factor, and that “a majority (70%) of participants reportedly talked to their peers and friends about condoms and they were more likely (49%) to also talk to them about condom-related concerns” ( Kennedy, 2007). Lastly, the findings rebuked the stereotypes surrounding condom-usage by individuals who were experienced sexually, and that of the participants studied 51% were likely to use condoms, 93% knew where to acquire condoms and understood their importance ( Kennedy, 2007
A Quantitative Study Critique
Linda Fuentes RN
NRS-433 V
03-29-2015
Introduction Since the emergence of HIV in the nineteen-eighties, significant progress has been made in the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s). Despite increased public awareness and education, HIV continues to be a significant public health concern, especially in urban minority youth of racial/ethnic persuasion. While the United States has shown an overall decrease in the number of newly diagnose cases of HIV, community based clinics continue to report a high prevalence of STD’s in urban minority youth, especially African Males.
The Study A study was conducted by Stephen Kennedy …show more content…
The surveys were each coded with unique identifiers, and administered to the participants on a one-on one basis, in a secure space in one of the four community centers. The collection occurred immediately after enrollment and informed consent obtained, but before program administration, with emphasis placed on honesty in answering survey questions. Lastly, all study protocols, procedures, approvals and clearances were obtained from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) with regard to the ethical treatment and protection of human subjects. The data was initially entered into a specialized data system, by experienced staff, then the data was reviewed and re-checked for purposes of verification. Lastly a series of tests designed to evaluate significance were utilized to assess the relationship/association among the various independent and dependent …show more content…
The study also revealed that African American males were also suffered the impact of health related consequences due to STD’s/HIV. Communication with peers and relationship dynamics was also identified as a factor, and that “a majority (70%) of participants reportedly talked to their peers and friends about condoms and they were more likely (49%) to also talk to them about condom-related concerns” ( Kennedy, 2007). Lastly, the findings rebuked the stereotypes surrounding condom-usage by individuals who were experienced sexually, and that of the participants studied 51% were likely to use condoms, 93% knew where to acquire condoms and understood their importance ( Kennedy, 2007