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Are Dual-Method Messages Undermining STIHIV Prevention?
Author
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Adolescent girls and young women who are at risk for unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection (STI), including HIV, are frequently counseled to use a hormonal contraceptive to protect against the former and condoms to protect against the latter, for exampe, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2011.
The present paper reviews the literature on multiple risk messages, compliance with this dual-use recommendation, predictors of dual use, and interventions developed to encourage dual use.
Data indicate that simultaneous use of these two methods is not common, and that efforts to encourage dual use have not yielded promising results.
An alternative is to recommend condom use alone, since condoms protect very well against STI and HIV, and quite well against pregnancy when used consistently and correctly.
The availability of emergency contraception is relevant here.
Research utilizing a randomized controlled trial is recommended.
American Psychological Association (APA)
O'Leary, Ann. 2011. Are Dual-Method Messages Undermining STIHIV Prevention?. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490890
Modern Language Association (MLA)
O'Leary, Ann. Are Dual-Method Messages Undermining STIHIV Prevention?. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490890
American Medical Association (AMA)
O'Leary, Ann. Are Dual-Method Messages Undermining STIHIV Prevention?. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490890
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490890