Condom usage by a population of delinquent southern male adolescents.
Of sexually active delinquent male adolescents admitted to a detention facility over a 6-month period from 1987 to 1988, 69% reported condom usage. Review of the medical records of a similar group of detainees from the same facility in 1984 revealed a 44% reported condom usage rate, suggesting a marked increase in utilization. Stated reasons for condom use in 1987-1988 included prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (63%) and pregnancy (33%). More than one reason was given by 20%.
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Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D003268:Contraception Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003275:Contraceptive Devices, Male / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency; D008297:Male