Differences in Contraceptive Choice Among Female Adolescents at a State‐Funded Family Planning Clinic

Heavey, Elizabeth; Moysich, Kirsten B.; Hyland, Andrew; Druschel, Charlotte M.; Sill, Michael W.

doi:10.1016/j.jmwh.2007.07.010

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“…Larger variations in OC use between the two populations were observed among blacks and Hispanics. Previous studies [41][42][43] in the general population have observed higher rates of Depo-Provera use among minority groups. Based on the current data, we cannot determine if minorities in the military also have a higher preference for other hormonal methods or if the use of these other methods varies between the two populations.…”

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Oral Contraceptive Use Among Women in the Military and the General U.S. Population

Enewold¹,

Brinton

McGlynn

et al. 2010

Journal of Women's Health

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Objective: To compare oral contraceptive (OC) use during a 12-month period among women aged 18-39 years in the U.S. military and the general U.S. population using data from the Military Health System Management Analysis and Reporting Tool (M2) and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), respectively. Methods: OC use was age adjusted to the 2000 U.S. Census population. Comparisons between the military (n ¼ 83,181) and the general population (unweighted n ¼ 360), as well as between the military branches, were conducted overall and stratified by age, race=ethnicity, and marital status. Results: OC use was higher in the military (34%) than in the general population (29%, p < 0.05). This difference increased with age and was most pronounced among Hispanics (military, 32.2%; general population, 19.8%). Within the military, OC use was highest in the Air Force (39%) and lowest in the Army (30%, p < 0.05). Conclusions: These findings suggest that OC use differs between the military and the general population and within the military by service branch. Further studies that assess whether OC use is related to variations in health outcomes between these two populations and within the military are warranted.

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confidence: 83%

Oral Contraceptive Use Among Women in the Military and the General U.S. Population

Enewold¹,

Brinton

McGlynn

et al. 2010

Journal of Women's Health

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“…Consequently, it is unclear whether the results would apply to juvenile offenders. But previous studies have reported high rates of inconsistent contraceptive use among adolescents, which are somewhat comparable to the contraceptive rates seen among minority and disadvantaged women in general (Heavey, Moysich, Hyland, Druschel, & Sill, 2008;Raine, Harper, Paukuu, & Darney, 2002). Second, this study was conducted in local jails where the majority of participants were due to be released in less than 6 months.…”

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The Contraceptive Needs for STD Protection Among Women in Jail

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We assessed the contraceptive needs of women in jails and their sexually transmitted disease (STD) history and risk to determine effective contraceptive methods for this population. A survey of demographics, sexual health, contraceptive use, and preferred method of contraception was completed by participants recruited at jails in a medium-sized metropolitan area. Results from 188 women indicated high rates of STDs, inconsistent contraceptive use, and use of unreliable and user-dependent contraception methods. Intended contraceptive use following release varied depending on women's ability to bear children. Women planning to use condoms after release were more likely to have had an STD and more sexual partners than were women not planning to use condoms. Racial differences were found for participants' sexual health and contraception histories. These women were at high risk for STDs and appeared to need education about contraception methods. Therefore, they might benefit from education on safe sex practices provided prior to release.

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“…Previous studies have documented low rates of consistent contraceptive use among adolescents, and these rates are somewhat comparable to the low rates seen among minority and disadvantaged women in general. 21,24 In addition, this study was conducted in local jails where the majority of participants were due to be released in less than 6 months. It is not clear if these results would apply to longer-term institutions, such as prisons, or less restrictive correctional environments, such as community corrections.…”

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confidence: 99%