THE ROLE OF SELF-ESTEEM AND LOCUS OF CONTROL ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AMONG MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN IN EAST JAKARTA

ABSTRACT

Sexual Behavior among MSM contributes a large enough in the chain of HIV/AIDS transmission. This study aims to analyze the role of personal factors on sexual behavior among MSM in East Jakarta in particular on aspects of self-esteem and locus of control. Research design using quantitative methods with cross sectional approach. Collecting data using purposive sampling technique of 224 respondents in East Jakarta with criteria: have sex with men in the last six months; not a transvestite; able to read and write, and are willing to become respondents. Sexual behavior, self-esteem and locus of controls were measured using self-completion questionnaire by the respondent accompanied by a research assistant. Data analysis was conducted to determine the different proportions of risky sexual behavior based on self-esteem and locus of control. This study found most of respondents (78.1%) had a high-risk sexual behavior. As many as 45.1% of respondents had low self-esteem and 60.7% of respondents had locus of control from within themselves. MSM who had locus of control from within has a relatively similar high-risk sexual behavior with MSM who had locus of control from outside themselves (p=1.000). MSM with low self-esteem tend to be larger for high-risk sexual behavior than MSM with high self-esteem (OR 1.95% CI 1.00-3.80). Low self-esteem on the MSM tends to increase the risk of their sexual behavior, it is recommended to develop some methods of counseling that contains materials to increase self-esteem on MSM.

Keywords: MSM, sexual behavior, self-esteem, locus of control

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researcher : Adi Nugroho