Post on 02-Jan-2016
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Research Inquiry Group
ProjectStudy done by the NCLC 203 Seminar F
ClassIn correspondence with the Office of
Alcohol, Drug, and Health Education
Is George Mason giving out the right amount of condoms?
Who are these condoms going to?
Are the preferred brands and types being distributed?
Hypotheses
Incorrect use of condomsCondom hoarding Condoms being taken by unintended
populations such as staff Lack of knowledge that these condoms
are available
Background Condom Information
Prevent STI’s
• Prevent pregnancies
• Other contraceptives, i.e. birth control
• Types:
• Different colors
• Different sizes (magnum & snug)
• Specialties (flag colors)
• Different materials (non-latex)
Preconceived Notions
Condoms are only needed for vaginal sex
Using two condoms = better protectionCoitus Interruptus is 100% effectiveIf you stand while having intercourse,
you won’t get pregnant
**Demonstration**
Stakeholders
Students sexually active in the George Mason University community
GMU Office of Alcohol, Drug, and Health Education
All GMU students and parents paying tuition
Needs/Assets
OrganizationOffice of Alcohol, Drug, and Health Education at
GMUDecisions about school-funded condoms
CommunityGeorge Mason University20,000 UndergradsEthnically, religiously, and culturally diverse
What is ‘OADHE’?
Office of Alcohol, Drug, and Health Education“Sexual Chocolate” “Safe Spring Break”
to educate students about the risks of unsafe sex, as well as preventative measures, in an entertaining way.
What is ‘OADHE’ Cont.
Individual consultations for one-on-one assistance available on alcohol, drug or personal health issues. connects them with the necessary resources and/or treatment.
The OADHE provides and distribute various resources advocating student health Brochures, Healthy Hook-Up Kits, Quit Kits for Smoking,
lubricants, male and female condoms. Free to the Mason community
Over 50,000 condoms are taken from the Student Health Services in a single semester.
Literature Review
Reviewed scholarly sources to gain insight on previously found knowledge on our topic.
Different types of survey and sampling methods such as internet surveys
Qualitative and quantitative methodsLearned importance in discerning relationship
status in relation to condom useDemographics can play a role in condom use
Background Research:[Mason Versus Other Universities]
GMU hands out free condomsVCU, VT, ASU contactedASU: only one that also hands out free
condoms regularly do not have events promoting sexual
awareness
VT and VCU both have discounted rates
Research Applied to Mason
Passed out surveys Set up kiosk in JC
Analyzed advertisements and fliers around campusWalked around campusSpoke with DanielleRA handbookSororities/fraternities
Observed people taking surveys and condomsKioskOADHECondom basket
Survey: What Was Asked?
Age, gender, ethnicitySexual activityWhat ways condoms
are usedWhy condoms would
not be chosen for usage
Amount of condoms taken/used
Class (year in school)Housing situationLocation lived before
GMUIf subject knows that
condoms are available on campus
Content Analysis Conclusions
Not much information available in plain sight to the community
No guidelines for RA’s or RD’s on condoms
Events are held concerning sexual awareness
Greek organizations take sexual and alcohol education courses
Observation Conclusions
Many people came with other peopleSeem to be uncomfortable when they felt
like they were being watchedAge was diverseSeem to go in the afternoon (between
1:00 and 5:00)
Final research data results from survey shown both quantitatively and qualitatively:
Pie Charts (majority)Written Analysis
57%
8%
12%
6%
2% 6%
2%7%
Ethnicity
Caucasian/White African American/ BlackAsian/ Pacific IslanderMiddle EasternItalianHispanicWhite/BlackOther
27%
38%
14%
7%
6%
7%
1%
Age
18 Years Old19 Years Old20 Years Old21 Years Old22 Years OldOthernot specified
Relationship Ideas
Condoms are used more in casual relationships, and as a relationship becomes more serious and exclusive, not using condoms is symbolic of fidelity and trust.; that the “known partner is the safe partner.”
“Among students who had had multiple partners in the past year, those who had had partners of both sexes were more likely to have had an STD (16%) than were students who had had only male partners (9%) or only female partners (6%).”
72%
18%
5%5%
1%
If I want condoms, I know where to get them
Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree
34%
25%
7%
16%
19%
I use or have used condoms that GMU has provided me…
Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree
13%
33%
19%
14%
19%
1%
Of the Condoms I Have Taken I Have Used all of Them. (may or
may not be for sex)
Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreeNot Specified
5%
19%
18%
27%
21%
10%
With the Condoms that GMU has provided me I have… (Circle all
that apply)
Discarded themGiven them awayUsed during sexUsed for a prankStorted for later useNot gotten any
5%
13%
12%
25%
27%
17%
I use a condom during sexual in-tercourse (sexually active only)
NeverSometimes but not oftenHalf the timeAlmost alwaysAlwaysNot Applicable (not sex-ually active or did not answer)
39%
37%
12%
2% 9%
I Use a Condom so… (Circle All That Apply)
I or my partner do not get pregnantSo I do not get an STD/STII use other forms of dis-ease prevention or con-traception I do not use condoms Not Applicable (not sex-ually active or did not answer)