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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship among sexual communication self-efficacy, sexual assertiveness, and safe sex behavior of Korean female college students. Methods: This was a secondary analysis that referred to a previous work that confirmed the validity and reliability of Korean version of sexual communication self-efficacy in college students. Results: Sexual communication self-efficacy, and sexual assertiveness were positively correlated with safe sex behavior. Types of communication, sexual communication selfefficacy, and sexual assertiveness were found to be related factors in safe sex behavior. These variables explained 37.0% of the variance in safe sex behavior. Conclusion: There is a need for enhanced sex education to improve sexual communication self-efficacy and sexual assertiveness. In addition, it is possible that communication skills training that promotes candid communication with partners may be effective in promoting sexual health.