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Young Men's Communication With Partners and Contraception Use: A Systematic Review.
Jolene Lalas1, Samantha Garbers2, Melanie A Gold3
1Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York.
Summary
Young men
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Adolescent Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Adolescent unintended pregnancy rates in the U.S. are high.
- Focus has shifted to include young men's roles in pregnancy prevention.
- Limited understanding of young men's influence on non-condom contraceptive decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review how young men communicate with female partners regarding contraception.
- To examine the impact of this communication on non-condom contraceptive use for pregnancy prevention.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of English language articles (2002-2019) from six databases.
- Focused on young men aged 11-24 and their communication with female partners about contraception.
- Explored communication timing, strategies, and measured dynamics.
Main Results:
- Five quantitative studies found communication positively associated with non-condom contraceptive use.
- Seven qualitative studies supported these findings with narratives on male influence.
- Variability noted in communication and contraception measurement across studies.
Conclusions:
- Evidence suggests young men's communication influences female partner contraceptive use.
- More robust research with precise measurements is needed to confirm this relationship.
- Future studies should focus on strengthening the link between communication and contraception.
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