Sex Differences in Contraception Non-Use Among Urban Adolescents: Risk Factors for Unintended Pregnancy
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Allison R Casola1, Deborah B Nelson1, Freda Patterson2
1Temple University, College of Public Health, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122.
Background:
Contraception non-use among sexually active adolescents is a major cause of unintended pregnancy (UP).
Methods:
In this cross-sectional study we sought to identify overall and sex-specific correlates of contraception non-use using the 2015 Philadelphia Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) (N = 9540). Multivariate regression models were used to examine mental health, sexual activity, substance use, and violence indicators on reported contraception non-use among sexually active youth.
Results:
Marijuana use among boys and girls was a statistically significant risk factor for contraception non-use. Availability of illegal drugs on school property in the past year was also significantly related to contraception non-use among boys.
Conclusions:
These results may inform overall and sex-specific adolescent programs to promote consistent contraception use among urban youth within school-based communities.
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