Table 2 Baseline characteristics of participants by intervention group (pre-travel questionnaire)
Characteristics | Brief intervention + condoms | Condoms only | Standard consultation group | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n | 394 | 240 | 481 | Â |
Mean age | 29 | 29 | 29 | Â |
Women | 210 (53%) | 113 (47%) | 262 (54%) | ns |
Swiss or European nationals | 367 (93%) | 223 (95%) | 448 (93%) | ns |
Not married | 347 (88%) | 208 (87%) | 424 (88%) | ns |
No stable partner | 199 (51%) | 103 (43%) | 230 (48%) | ns |
Habits at home | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Alcohol use (one glass or more per week) | 218 (55%) | 132 (55%) | 277 (58%) | ns |
Tobacco use | 116 (29%) | 66 (28%) | 125 (26%) | ns |
Recreational drug use | 40 (10%) | 26 (11%) | 54 (11%) | ns |
Previous STI | 23 (6%) | 9 (4%) | 56 (12%) | 0.002 |
Previous HIV test | 216 (56%) | 143 (60%) | 276 (57%) | ns |
Casual sexual relationship in last 6 months | 136 (35%) | 92 (38%) | 151 (31%) | ns |
For the trip to come | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Considering likely to have new sexual relationship | 54 (14%) | 35 (15%) | 74 (15%) | ns |
Intention to take condoms | 169 (43%) | 104 (43%) | 210 (44%) | ns |