Scholars of intimate partner violence (IPV) have called for the exploration of the existence of
typologies within partner violence. Distinct types of IPV may (a) account for contentious …

Background We examine multiple dimensions of adolescent sexual relationships and
partners. Because our multivariate analyses focus on contraceptive use, we also briefly …

• Intrauterine device (IUD)––An IUD is a small device that is shaped in the form of a “T,”
which is placed inside the uterus by a health care provider. There are two types of IUDs: 1) …

Young adulthood is a unique stage of development that accompanies the transition from
adolescence to adulthood. 1, 2 During this time, the vast majority of young men and women …

Objective Adolescent mothers are at high risk of repeat pregnancy and repeat birth with
short birth intervals. Perceived stress is known to affect young women's use of contraception …

SEX EDUCATION AND CONTRACEPTIVE USE AT COITAL DEBUT AMONG US TEEN MALES By
Leah Macke Gordon A THESIS Presented to the Departme Page 1 SEX EDUCATION AND …

Nationally, adolescents represent a quarter of the sexually active population but nearly half
of all new STD cases. In spite of a rise in condom use in this population over the last ten …

In this dissertation I examine the ways in which individual, family and social contextual
factors influence the formation and characteristics of interracial romantic relationships …

This article examines the relative importance of race and socioeconomic status (SES) in
determining whether Black and White teenagers report having ever been pregnant. Data …

Unintended pregnancy is prevalent and persistent in the United States, with significant
public health costs. Paralleling disparities in other reproductive health outcomes, some …