Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Although dating applications apps have become popular among young adults, there is a dearth of information regarding the sexual health implications among Brazilian college students.
Three hundred and fifty-nine students reported their sociodemographic data, dating app use, and sexual behaviors and attitudes through self-administered questionnaires. Dating app use was reported by Women frequently requested condom use. Men had a greater number of sexual partners and less protective attitudes. A positive attitude toward sexual health was not a predictor of safe sex.
Important similarities and differences regarding risky sexual behaviors and attitudes were observed between the sexes, many of which correlated with increased sexual vulnerability during the sexual encounters arranged through the dating apps.
This cross-sectional study supports efforts on sexual health promotion and sexual education implementation in the face of growing usage of apps among young adults for sexual matters. Keywords: dating apps, sexual behaviors, attitude, college students, sexual health.
Technology has become an essential tool for education and social communication [ 1 ]. The advent of the Internet boosted interpersonal relationships, influenced by virtual rooms and visual and digital mobile communication.
