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Where do adolescents get their condoms?

J Klein1, C Rossbach, H Nijher

  • 1Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York 14642, USA. jonathan_klein@urmc.rochester.edu

The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
|August 29, 2001
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Adolescents primarily get condoms from retail stores, where availability varies by store type and sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates. Increasing visibility in grocery stores could improve access for teens in high-STD areas.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Sexual Health Education

Background:

  • Adolescent access to condoms is crucial for preventing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • Understanding where adolescents obtain condoms informs public health strategies and interventions.
  • Previous research indicates varied access points for adolescent sexual health resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate adolescent condom acquisition locations.
  • To assess condom availability and accessibility in retail settings.
  • To examine the relationship between condom availability and local sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates.
  • To evaluate the presence of safer sex information in condom retail outlets.

Main Methods:

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  • A random digit-dialed telephone survey of 259 adolescents aged 14-19 in Monroe County, NY.
  • Assessment of self-reported health services use and condom acquisition methods.
  • Retail establishment audits in areas with varying gonorrhea rates to determine condom availability and accessibility.
  • Statistical comparison of perceived and actual condom access using Chi-square and Student's t-tests.

    • Main Results:

    • Most adolescents reported obtaining or planning to obtain condoms from retail stores.
    • Condoms were available in 83% of surveyed stores; drug stores and supermarkets displayed them openly.
    • Small grocery stores sold condoms but were less likely to display them openly; no stores provided safer sex information.
    • Areas with higher STD rates had a greater number of stores selling condoms, with no significant difference in condom cost.

    Conclusions:

    • Retail stores are a primary source of condoms for adolescents.
    • Condom accessibility is influenced by store type and local STD prevalence.
    • Enhancing condom visibility in grocery stores may improve access for adolescents in high-STD areas.