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Dating violence and the sexual health of black adolescent females.
- Source :
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Pediatrics [Pediatrics] 2001 May; Vol. 107 (5), pp. E72. - Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Objective: This study examines the association between having a history of dating violence and the sexual health of adolescent females.<br />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.<br />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).<br />Conclusions: Adolescents who have experienced dating violence are more likely to exhibit a spectrum of unhealthy sexual behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, and norms.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1098-4275
- Volume :
- 107
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Pediatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11331722
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.107.5.e72