Citation
Iuliano, A. Danielle; Speizer, Ilene S.; Santelli, John S.; & Kendall, Carl (2006). Reasons for Contraceptive Nonuse at First Sex and Unintended Pregnancy. American Journal of Health Behavior, 30(1), 92-102.Abstract
Objective: To examine reasons for contraceptive nonuse at first sex and subsequent unintended pregnancy among women attending family planning and prenatal clinics.Methods: Data come from the Determinants of Unintended Pregnancy Risk in New Orleans study. Reasons for nonuse by age, partner's age, and pregnancy status are compared.
Results: Concern about parents' finding out about sexual activity was a common reason for nonuse at first sex and first unintended pregnancy. Problems accessing and discontinuation of contraception were reasons given at second or higherorder unintended pregnancy.
Conclusions: Reasons for nonuse vary by event and age at event. Providers should consider various reasons when counseling patients on contraceptive options.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.5555/ajhb.2006.30.1.92Reference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
2006Journal Title
American Journal of Health BehaviorAuthor(s)
Iuliano, A. DanielleSpeizer, Ilene S.
Santelli, John S.
Kendall, Carl