Condom failure among adolescents: implications for STD prevention.

Authors :: Crosby, Richard A.
DiClemente, Ralph J.
Wingood, Gina M.
Salazar, Laura F.
Rose, Eve
Levine, David
Brown, Larry
Lescano, Celia
Pugatch, David
Flanigan, Timothy
Fernandez, Isa
Schlenger, William
Silver, Barbara J.
Source :: Journal of Adolescent Health; Jun2005, Vol. 36 Issue 6, p534-536, 3p
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Abstract: This study of 921 adolescents found condom failure (past 90 days) was experienced by at least one-third of the sample, regardless of gender. Frequency of condom failure was positively associated with STD diagnosis (AOR = 1.22, 95% CI = 1.01–1.48), with the odds of testing positive increasing 22% for each added event of failure. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]