Predicting factors in intentional safe sexual behaviors among drug abusing men covered by rehabilitation centers in Hamadan (Iran): Applying the theory of planned behavior

Unsafe sexual behavior can lead to sexually transmitted diseases. Regarding the risks and negative consequences of unsafe sexual behaviors, the purpose of this study was to assess related factors with the intention of safe sexual behaviors based on the theory of planned behavior among male drug addicts covered by rehabilitation Centers.
This descriptive-analytical study was used in a study including 163 addicted men referring to Hamadan's rehabilitation centers chosen by simple sampling method. Data was collected using a questionnaire containing demographic information and the theory of planned behavior constructs. Data analysis was performed using SPSS-16 software by logistic regression.
Our findings in this study showed that 55.2% of participants had a history of Extramarital Relations and only 25.7% of them had used a condom during their last sexual intercourse. Results of logistic regression analysis on variables of constructs the theory of planned behavior showed subjective norms were the strongest predictors of behavioral intention for safe sexual behavior among participants (P=0.024).
Subjective norms can be used to predict the intention of safe sexual behavior and effectively in planning and intervention to prevent sexual risk behaviors among male drug abusers.