The Perceived Effects of Condoms on Sexual Experience: A Comparison of Older Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Men

Hisp Health Care Int. 2015;13(2):61-9. doi: 10.1891/1540-4153.13.2.61.

Abstract

Heterosexual transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is increasing in older adult populations around the world. This study compares Hispanic and non-Hispanic men ages 50 years and older currently using prescribed erectile dysfunction medications in relation to their perception of the effect of condoms on sexual experience. A sample of 86 men (40 Hispanic and 46 non-Hispanic men) ages 50-79 years completed the 10-item Effect on Sexual Experience (ESE) subscale. Although there was no difference between the 2 groups on the subscale mean score, t(84) = 1.449, p = .151, analysis of the subscale items found 1 item that was significantly different (p = .005) between the 2 groups, although this difference could have been related to different perceptions of the word disgusting. Hispanic men were also less concerned than non-Hispanic men about condom-related loss of erection. This study adds to the literature on HIV and STD prevention for older Hispanic/Latinos.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Attitude to Health*
  • Condoms*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / drug therapy
  • Erectile Dysfunction / ethnology
  • Heterosexuality*
  • Hispanic or Latino*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Penile Erection*
  • Perception
  • Risk-Taking
  • Sexual Behavior*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases* / ethnology
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases* / prevention & control
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases* / transmission