title: The effect of birth control methods on sexually transmitted disease/HIV risk.
abstract: Awareness of the effects that birth control methods have on the enhancement or protection against risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is very important. Health care providers must be aware of these effects to advise clients about birth control. This article reviews the literature about the effects of birth control methods on STD/HIV risk.
authors.affiliation: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: O'Connell
mesh_terms: D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*