Donna Falsetti1, Denise Charron-Prochownik1, Susan Serelka1, Julius Kitutu1, Karen Peterson2, Dorothy Becker3, Scott Jacober4, Joan Mansfield5, Neil H White6. 1. The University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Department of Health Promotion and Development (Drs. Falsetti, Charron-Prochownik, Sereika, and Kitutu) 2. The Graduate School of Public Health, Department of Health Services Administration (Ms Peterson) 3. University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Department of Endocrinology, Pennsylvania (Dr. Becker) 4. Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology, Detroit, Michigan (Dr. Jacober) 5. Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, Massachusetts (Dr. Mansfield) 6. St. Louis Children's Hospital, Department of Endocrinology, Missouri (Dr. White)
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this secondary analysis was to describe and compare adolescent females with and without diabetes in terms of use of condoms, pregnancy outcomes, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) outcomes. METHODS: Data from a multisite, case-controlled, telephone survey study were used in a secondary analysis to evaluate the parameters stated in the purpose. RESULTS: The 87 females with type 1 diabetes and 45 nondiabetic females who participated were 16 to 22 years old. Most were Caucasian, in high school, and lived with their parents. No demographic differences were noted between the groups. Of those sexually active, for both groups, the most common contraceptive method was male condoms. Four females with diabetes and 2 without diabetes reported an unplanned pregnancy. Three females with diabetes reported an STD infection (chlamydia or trichomonas). Five females with diabetes and 4 nondiabetic females had abnormal pap tests. CONCLUSIONS: Adolescent females with and without diabetes engaged in less than optimally protected sexual activity, which increased their risk for unplanned pregnancies and STD infections. Further research is needed of the incidence, treatment, and short-term and long-term complications of STDs in adolescent females with diabetes.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this secondary analysis was to describe and compare adolescent females with and without diabetes in terms of use of condoms, pregnancy outcomes, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) outcomes. METHODS: Data from a multisite, case-controlled, telephone survey study were used in a secondary analysis to evaluate the parameters stated in the purpose. RESULTS: The 87 females with type 1 diabetes and 45 nondiabetic females who participated were 16 to 22 years old. Most were Caucasian, in high school, and lived with their parents. No demographic differences were noted between the groups. Of those sexually active, for both groups, the most common contraceptive method was male condoms. Four females with diabetes and 2 without diabetes reported an unplanned pregnancy. Three females with diabetes reported an STD infection (chlamydia or trichomonas). Five females with diabetes and 4 nondiabetic females had abnormal pap tests. CONCLUSIONS: Adolescent females with and without diabetes engaged in less than optimally protected sexual activity, which increased their risk for unplanned pregnancies and STD infections. Further research is needed of the incidence, treatment, and short-term and long-term complications of STDs in adolescent females with diabetes.
Authors: Abdulrahman Nasser Al-Odayani; Omar Zayyan Alsharqi; Alaeddin Mohammad Khalaf Ahmad; Ala'eddin Mohammad Khalaf Ahmad; Hussein Mohammad Al-Borie; Ameerah M N Qattan Journal: Glob J Health Sci Date: 2013-10-29