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PubMed1993

[HIV infection. Risky behavior in drug addicts using intravenous drugs. Experience in the Alpes-Maritimes region].

HIV risk behaviours among intravenous drug users (IVDUs) were studied in southeast France, where the prevalence of HIV infection is high. Data were collected from a self-reported questionnaire distributed to drug addicts admitted in the health care or social institutions of the Alpes Maritimes department during November 1991. Among the 195 IVDUs who answered the questionnaire, 142 (73 percent) were male and 53 (27 percent) were female. One hundred and seventeen (62 percent) were HIV positive, 21 (11 percent) had an unknown HIV status, and 51 (27 percent) where HIV negative. Significant differences in HIV risk behaviours were found between HIV negative, unknown HIV status and HIV positive IDVUs: 37 percent of unknown status and 47 percent of HIV negative IVDUs continued to lend their syringe, compared with less than 20 percent HIV positive IVDUs (P < 0.001). Conversely, 57 percent of unknown HIV status and 39 percent of HIV negative IVDUs borrowed used syringes in the previous 6 months, compared with 73 percent of HIV positive IVDUs (p < 0.001). Regarding sexual prevention behaviours of patients who had had sexual intercourse during the previous 6 months: less than 20 percent of HIV negative IVDUs used condoms regularly, as against 47 percent of HIV positive IVDUs (P < 0.001). More than 70 percent of HIV negative versus 46 percent of HIV positive reported sexual intercourse without condom (p < 0.001). Logistic regression showed that the systematic use of condom was associated with a reduction of needle sharing, which suggests that IVDUs who use condoms have the best perception of risk. But the only factor associated with an increase in condom use is a HIV positive serology. These results indicate that in southeast France more efforts should be devoted to specific programmes aimed at increasing the use of condoms in the IVDU population.

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PubMed2001

[A survey on contraceptive knowledge, attitude and behavior among never-married young women who are seeking pregnancy termination in Beijing].

OBJECTIVE: To identify contraceptive knowledge, attitude, behavior and its determinants among never-married young women who have unwanted pregnancy in Beijing. METHODS: A cross-sectional study under adoption of Lawrence "Procede-Proceed" model, was conducted in China in 1999. Three hundred and six unmarried young women aged 18 to 24, requesting for pregnancy termination were interviewed in person. RESULTS: Findings of this study indicated that only one-eighth (13%) of the young women insisted on contraceptive use every time, and almost an equal proportion (26.4%, 26.8% respectively) occasionally or never using contraceptives. Among 224 women who ever used contraceptives during the past 12 months, condom (49%) ranked the first place followed by withdrawal (27.7%) and the rhythm method (15.6%). One of the most important reasons, cited by 73 percent of women who had never used contraceptives, was that they were not aware of the risk of pregnancy when engaging in sexual activities. The results of logistic regression analysis revealed that knowledge about contraception, boyfriend's approval of contraceptive use, perceived the risk of getting pregnancy, perceived availability of contraceptive service and discussion of contraception with boyfriend were important indicators of young women's behavior on contraceptive use. CONCLUSION: These results indicated an urgent need to develop sex education about contraception among young women and men, through enhancing perception about risk of unwanted pregnancy and complications of induced abortion among young women, and to promote men's co-operation and participation in contraceptive use as well as strengthening communication on contraception between young women and their partners.

Abortion, Induced↗
PubMed2001

Exposure to X-rated movies and adolescents' sexual and contraceptive-related attitudes and behaviors.

OBJECTIVES: To examine the association between exposure to X-rated movies and teens' contraceptive attitudes and behaviors. METHODS: Black females, 14 to 18 years old (n = 522) were recruited from adolescent medicine clinics, health departments, and school health clinics. RESULTS: Exposure to X-rated movies was reported by 29.7% of adolescents. Exposure to X-rated movies was associated with being more likely to have negative attitudes toward using condoms (odds ratio [OR]: 1.4), to have multiple sex partners (OR: 2.0), to have sex more frequently (OR: 1.8), to not have not used contraception during the last intercourse (OR: 1.5), to have not used contraception in the past 6 months (OR: 2.2), to have a strong desire to conceive (OR: 2.3), and to test positive for chlamydia (OR: 1.7). CONCLUSIONS: Additional research is needed to understand the impact of X-rated movies on adolescents' sexual and contraceptive health.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2006

Hormonal contraception compliance in teenagers.

Contraception compliance is still an issue among teenagers, contributing in no lesser extent to high levels of adolescent pregnancies. This article reviews some of the factors that contribute to the inconsistency of contraceptive use and higher levels of noncompliance by adolescents, among them the impact of age, knowledge, and availability of contraceptive options. Attention is also paid to cultural and behavioral aspects, including the partner's attitude, professional attitudes, the user-provider relationship, and information. Some strategies aimed at enhancing compliance are discussed.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1998

Increasing the effectiveness of contraceptive usage in university students.

Prevention of pregnancy requires correct and consistent use of an effective method of contraception and knowledge alone is not sufficient to ensure such use, as many complex social and behavioral factors influence contraceptive behavior. Women are particularly likely to change their contraceptive method after a contraceptive 'shock'. In this study, the change in contraceptive behavior of a group of university students who presented for emergency contraception is studied. Each student participated in a single individualized educational session. A total of 465 women requested emergency contraception in a 3.5-year period at a large student health center. Of these, 24% had not previously used contraception, 50% had previously used condoms and 25% had taken the pill (COC). Of those who usually used condoms, 79% had had a condom accident and 21% had not used them at the last intercourse. Only 30% of COC users had had a problem with the pill and the remaining 70% were not taking it at the time of last intercourse, for social rather than medical reasons. Follow-up is available for 309 (66.5%). Paired-sample analysis of these women shows a decrease in the number using no contraception (22% to 8%), and an increase in the number using COCs (33% to 66%). These changes reached statistical significance (p < 0.0001). University students, despite their intelligence, exhibit a high degree of risk-taking behavior but become more effective contraceptive users after an interactive counselling session following a contraceptive scare.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1999

Adolescent gynecology in the office setting.

As stated by the Committee on Adolescence of the AAP, All pediatricians who choose to see teenagers should be able to provide counseling about sexual behavior, education on contraceptive methods and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, and assistance with access to family planning services, preferably in the office or, if necessary, by referral. Expansion of skills and office capabilities to provide routine reproductive health care for adolescents, including pelvic examinations, annual Pap tests, diagnoses of pregnancy, diagnoses and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, and the prescription of contraceptives, is also encouraged. Pediatricians who have longstanding relationships with their patients, and who are admired and trusted are ideal for providing this care.

Adolescent↗