| Strategies for managing the dual risk of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy among puerto rican and african american young adults. | |
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PMID: 22390507 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Although young adults in the United States are at increased risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy, they do not report high rates of dual-method use (condoms plus other contraception) for prevention. We used prospective qualitative data from 69 urban Puerto Rican and African American individuals aged 18 to 25 years to determine how they managed these risks in their heterosexual relationships during a 4- to 8-week period. Hormonal or long-acting contraceptive use, condoms, and withdrawal were the most common unintended pregnancy prevention strategies; condoms, STI testing, and perceived fidelity were dominant among STI prevention strategies. We need to shift the focus from dual-method use toward a broader concept of dual protection to be more responsive to young adults' concerns, perceptions, and priorities. |
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Marion W Carter; Linda Hock-Long; Joan Marie Kraft; Dare Henry-Moss; Kendra Hatfield-Timajchy; Merrill Singer |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2012-01-19 |
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Title: American journal of public health Volume: 102 ISSN: 1541-0048 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Public Health Publication Date: 2012 Mar |
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Created Date: 2012-03-06 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 1254074 Medline TA: Am J Public Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 449-56 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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At the time of writing, Marion W. Carter, Joan Marie Kraft, and Kendra Hatfield-Timajchy were with the Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. Linda Hock-Long and Dare Henry-Moss were with the Family Planning Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Merrill Singer was with the University of Connecticut at Storrs. |
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