Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
2007
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlates of vaginal intercourse without barrier contraception (unprotected intercourse).
Study Design: Baseline data from a randomized trial were analyzed to evaluate factors that are associated with intercourse without barrier method use among women <35 years old. Logistic regression models provided estimates of the association of demographic, reproductive, and sexual history variables with unprotected intercourse.
Results: Intercourse without barrier contraception was common; 65% of participants had ≥2 episodes of intercourse without barrier contraception use in the past month. Factors that were associated with increased odds of unprotected intercourse included the number of coital episodes, a male partner’s unwillingness to use condoms (adjusted odds ratio, 4.1; 95% CI, 2.3-6.9), and, among women <20 years old, low condom use self-efficacy score (adjusted odds ratio, 1.6; 95% CI, 1.0-2.9).
Conclusion: Risk factors for unprotected intercourse included coital frequency and the male partner’s unwillingness to use condoms. Self-efficacy for condom use was especially important for women <20 years old.
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Peipert, J. F., Lapane, K. L., Allsworth, J. E., Redding, C. A., Blume, J. L., Lozowski, F., & Stein, M. D. (2007). Women at risk for sexually transmitted diseases: correlates of intercourse without barrier contraception. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 197(5), 474.e1-474.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.03.032
Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2007.03.032
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