Long-acting reversible contraception and condom use: A cohort study of female adolescents and young adults in New York City.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to determine whether condom use varied between adolescents and young women using long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) vs non-LARC hormonal methods and assess if the initiation of LARC was associated with lower condom use.

Study design

This study used data from a large longitudinal study of sexually active females aged 13-25 years. Questionnaires assessed contraception, condom use, sexual history, and partner characteristics at the baseline visit and every 6 months. Log-binomial regression analyses examined associations between hormonal contraceptive methods and condom use, and the moderating effects of age and number of sexual partners. Exploratory analyses compared condom use based on partner characteristics.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Loh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10701699 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature