Allison R Casola1, Deborah B Nelson1, Freda Patterson2. 1. Temple University, College of Public Health, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122. 2. University of Delaware, Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition, 26 N. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19716.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Contraception non-use among sexually active adolescents is a major cause of unintended pregnancy (UP). METHODS: In this cross-sectional study we sought to identify overall and sex-specific correlates of contraception non-use using the 2015 Philadelphia Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) (N = 9540). Multivariate regression models were used to examine mental health, sexual activity, substance use, and violence indicators on reported contraception non-use among sexually active youth. RESULTS: Marijuana use among boys and girls was a statistically significant risk factor for contraception non-use. Availability of illegal drugs on school property in the past year was also significantly related to contraception non-use among boys. CONCLUSIONS: These results may inform overall and sex-specific adolescent programs to promote consistent contraception use among urban youth within school-based communities.
BACKGROUND: Contraception non-use among sexually active adolescents is a major cause of unintended pregnancy (UP). METHODS: In this cross-sectional study we sought to identify overall and sex-specific correlates of contraception non-use using the 2015 Philadelphia Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) (N = 9540). Multivariate regression models were used to examine mental health, sexual activity, substance use, and violence indicators on reported contraception non-use among sexually active youth. RESULTS:Marijuana use among boys and girls was a statistically significant risk factor for contraception non-use. Availability of illegal drugs on school property in the past year was also significantly related to contraception non-use among boys. CONCLUSIONS: These results may inform overall and sex-specific adolescent programs to promote consistent contraception use among urban youth within school-based communities.
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