Early Age at First Intercourse and Subsequent Gaps in Contraceptive Use
Early Age at First Intercourse and Subsequent Gaps in Contraceptive Use
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DOI:
10.1089/jwh.2011.2893
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发表时间:
2012-01-01
影响因子:
3.5
通讯作者:
Lapane, Kate L.
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作者:
Magnusson, Brianna M.;Masho, Saba W.;Lapane, Kate L.
Background: Sexual debut before age 15 years has been associated with increased sexual risk behaviors among teens, but little is known about its effects beyond adolescence. This study examines the relationship between the age at first intercourse and subsequent contraceptive gaps.Methods: We identified 3538 sexually active, fertile women participants from the 2006-2008 National Survey of Family Growth. Women were classified as consistent contraceptive users or inconsistent/nonusers. Age at first intercourse with a man was determined by self-report and categorized as = 18 years.Results: Twenty-three percent reported gaps in contraceptive use in the year prior to interview. Compared with women who were 18 or older at first intercourse, women who were