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  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Risk drinking and unprotected sex are prevalent among college women, increasing risks for STIs and pregnancy.
  • The interplay between risk drinking, contraception use, and condom efficacy requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the associations between risk drinking and ineffective contraception and condom use in college women.
  • To identify factors associated with ineffective contraceptive and condom use among college women.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 2012 women aged 18-24 at a public urban university.
  • Data collected included drinking patterns, contraceptive methods used, condom usage, and demographic information.

Main Results:

  • 64% of women met criteria for risk drinking, with 63% binge drinking in the past 90 days.
  • 18% of sexually active women used contraception ineffectively, and 44% were at risk for STIs due to condom issues.
  • Risk drinking was associated with ineffective contraception and inconsistent condom use, particularly when condoms were used solely for STI prevention.

Conclusions:

  • Risk drinking significantly correlates with suboptimal contraceptive and condom use among college women.
  • Colleges should implement coordinated programs addressing both risk drinking and reproductive health, emphasizing condoms for dual pregnancy and STI prevention.