Dating violence and the sexual health of black adolescent females.
Pediatrics
; 107(5): E72, 2001 May.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11331722
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study examines the association between having a history of dating violence and the sexual health of adolescent females.METHODS:
Black adolescent females (n = 522) completed a survey that assessed dating violence, defined as ever having a physically abusive boyfriend, and an interview that assessed sexual behaviors.RESULTS:
Dating violence was reported by 18.4% of adolescents (n = 96). Adolescents with a history of dating violence were, in the past 6 months, 2.8 times more likely to have a sexually transmitted disease, 2.8 times more likely to have nonmonogamous male partners, and half as likely to use condoms consistently. Furthermore, adolescents with a history of dating violence were significantly more likely to fear the perceived consequences of negotiating condom use (odds ratio [OR] = 2.8); fear talking with their partner about pregnancy prevention (OR = 2.6); have a higher perceived risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease (OR = 2.1); perceive less control over their sexuality (OR = 2.4); have peer norms nonsupportive of using condoms (OR = 3.1); and have norms nonsupportive of having a healthy relationship (OR = 2.1).CONCLUSIONS:
Adolescents who have experienced dating violence are more likely to exhibit a spectrum of unhealthy sexual behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, and norms.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sexual Behavior
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Black or African American
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Domestic Violence
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatrics
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States