Determinants of Condom-Use Behavior From Studies Using the Theory of Planned Behavior: a Literature Review

This is a review of publications addressing aspects of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in predicting condom-use behavior. Six articles were identi fi ed as the most relevant and are included in the bibliography based on the coverage of variables in theory that were studied in the articles. There are various results from Six articles that discussed the Theory of Planned Behavior, the results suggest that the TPB provides a strong predictive power for condom-use behavior. The fi ndings suggest that the TPB predictors of Attitude towards the behavior, Perceived Behavioral Control and Self Ef fi cacy proved to be the most signi fi cant elements of the TPB model in explaining condom use intentions, and that intentions is appropriate for at least partially explaining condom use behavior. Intention, however, are not necessarily implemented. The present paper demonstrates that the TPB offers a rigorous empirical tool for demonstrating the validity of their argument. The TPB may be one of the few theoretical frameworks on offer that can do justice to the dynamic relationship that exists between individual and collective levels of explanation in predicting condom use behavior. There are also some recommendations to be considered for future study of the theory.