Cross-cultural validation of the multidimensional condom attitude scale (MCAS) in youth from the United States, Spain, and Latin America

Vanessa Sánchez-Mendoza, Alejandro Guillén-Riquelme, Pablo Vallejo-Medina, School of Psychology, Fundacion Universitaria Konrad Lorenz, Valencian International University, School of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University of Catalonia

International Journal of STD & AIDS: Clinical practice in sexual health

Published online on January 25, 2026

Abstract

International Journal of STD & AIDS, Volume 37, Issue 6, Page 596-604, May 2026.
BackgroundCondoms remain among the most effective methods for preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, consistent use among youth remains suboptimal worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties and ...