Tímarit hjúkrunarfræðinga - 2022, Qupperneq 80

Condom use of young men
Chlamydia is prevalent among young people in
Iceland. The main prevention is condom use but
limited knowledge is available about this use among
Icelandic young men. The purpose of this study is
to explore important factors regarding condom use,
both facilitators and barriers.
The study is qualitative and is based on focus
groups. Purposeful and snow-ball sample
methods were used to recruit participants. They
were students in two secondary schools, one in
Reykjavík and another one in Akureyri. Six focus
groups were interviewed. The interviews were
typed verbatim and thematically analysed by using
the framework analysis method.
Young men experienced limited discussion about
condom use, they lacked information about
condoms and role models regarding the use.
Teachers and school health nurses in primary and
secondary schools in the country need education
and training in order to boost young men with
better information. Also, parents need support
in their child-rearing role regarding sexual- and
reproductive health. Improved visibility and
accessibility of condoms is needed.
Aim
Results
ENGLISH SUMMARY
„It is not complicated“
Condom use of young men
Method
Young men, condom use, sexual- and reproductive
health, barriers, facilitaors.
Correspondent:
ssb@hi.is
Conclusion
Keywords
Bender, S.S., Johannesdottir, S., Ellertsdottir, S.L.
Totally 36 young men, in the age group 18-23,
participated in the study. The results revealed four
themes which were Fun and prank, More comfortable
without the condom, Strange look and Spoiling the
moment. Through the themes there are descriptions
of barriers and facilitators. What mostly hindered
condom use was limited knowledge, negative
attitudes, difficulties buying and using condoms.
What mostly encouraged condom use were the
possible negative consequences of risk behavior,
positive attitudes towards condoms and their use
which indicated self confidence of participants.