Table 1 Rotated factor loading and factor structure of CUSES-E

Factor 1: Assertiveness

I feel confident in my ability to discuss condom usage with any partner I might have

I feel confident in my ability to suggest using condoms with a new partner

I feel confident I could suggest using a condom without my partner feeling “diseased”

I feel confident in my ability to persuade a partner to accept using a condom when we have sex

Factor 2: Fear for partner rejection

I wouldn’t feel confident suggesting using condoms with a new partner because I would be afraid he or she would think I’ve had a homosexual experience

I wouldn’t feel confident suggesting using condoms with a new partner because I would be afraid he or she would think I have a STD

I wouldn’t feel confident suggesting using condoms with a new partner because I would be afraid he/she would think I thought they had STD

Factor 3: Intoxicant control

I feel confident that I would remember to use a condom even after I have been drinking.

I feel confident that I would remember to use condom even if I were high