Factors associated with condom use among at-risk women students and nonstudents seen in managed care.

摘要: Objectives. Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) research has focused on high-risk populations such as STD clinic patients and college students. This report examines predictors of unprotected sex among nonstudent women seen in primary care. Study design. Data are taken from the baseline survey an intervention trial testing tailored print materials to encourage condom use. Population. Eligible were identified automated databases two managed care organizations ages 18-25 unmarried heterosexually active prior 6 months not a long-term monogamous relationship. Outcomes. The frequency relative contribution risk behaviors occurrences vaginal compared non-full-time students (n = 711) full-time 390). Results. prevalent had similar associations with both subsamples. Older age using hormonal or no usual contraception having “primary” partner increased sex; approval condoms bought carried decreased sex. Conclusion. While sexually single perceive themselves at low their profiles those higher populations. Clinic-based interventions that include proactive identification at-risk systems for encouraging safer practices needed.