Table 2

Mean Ratings on 5-point Likert Scale Items Regarding High Risk Behavior with Future Partners for Experimental and Control Groups on Pre-Test and Post-Test

5-point scale. Reversed scored for items 4 & 5.
 1 = Never
 2 = Not very often
 3 = About half the time
 4 = Most of the time
 5 = Every time

Higher scores mean more desirable response on every item.
 
 Experimental  Control
 Pre-test Post-test  Pre-test  Post-test
1. Had condoms when needed 3.64 4.25** 3.70 3.56
2. Talked about using condoms before sex 3.47  4.05** 3.29 3.41
3. Used condoms during sex  3.93 4.21* 3.84 3.59
4. Had anal sex without a condom 4.45 4.34 4.46 4.57
5. Had sex while high on alcohol or drugs 3.67 3.95 3.76 3.77
6. Asked partner if having sex with anyone else 3.37 3.75* 3.27 3.19
     *  p < .05       ** p < .01

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