PURPOSE: Existing failure rate studies indicate that typical use of oral contraception (OC)
results in fewer unplanned pregnancies than condom use, even among teenagers …

Purpose To estimate the prevalence of and factors associated with dual method use (ie,
condom with hormonal contraception or an intrauterine device) among adolescents and …

CONTEXT: Adolescents' dual use of condoms and hormonal contraceptives is low, and the
motivations underlying their decisions to combine contraceptives are not understood …

OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between pregnancy experience and adolescents'
contraceptive use. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study of 920 sexually active …

BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to examine associations with contraception
methods used at last sexual intercourse among US adolescents. STUDY DESIGN: Data …

PURPOSE: To describe women's condom use patterns over time and assess predictors of
dual method use 12 months after initiating hormonal contraceptives. METHODS: We …

Adolescent pregnancy rates have declined modestly, most likely because of the increased
use of condoms, especially at first intercourse. Condom distribution in schools appears to be …

PURPOSE: To describe patterns and changes in contraceptive use among pregnant
adolescents in early and later postpartum compared with nonpregnant adolescents …

Purpose: To examine the use of contraception at last sexual intercourse among currently
sexually active adolescents. Methods: We analyzed data from national school-based Youth …

Background: The onset of sexual activity represents an important development stage with
positive aspects, such as love, discovery, intimate relationships, plans for the future, but also …