The purpose of this cross‐sectional study was to test a model of contraception use among
sexually active Taiwanese female adolescents, using structural equation modeling …

The only completely effective way for teenagers to avoid early and unintended pregnancies
and STIs is to abstain from sex. However, almost half of teens are sexually experienced. In …

To generate a substantive theory that explained the sexual decision-making of high-risk
adolescent females. Grounded theory methods were used to concurrently collect and …

During adolescence, individuals develop increased ability to have emotionally and
physically intimate relationships. The type of intimate relationship will make a difference as …

Syndemic Zika virus, HIV and unintended pregnancy call for an urgent understanding of
dual method (condoms with another modern non-barrier contraceptive) and consistent …

Sexual health programs on college campuses are often directed toward single individuals
with a focus on sexual risk. Using a sample of college students, this study examines how …

Background Young adults in North America are at increasing risk for contracting HIV and
sexually transmissible infections (STI). Racial differences in HIV or STI risk are well …

The agent-based model presented here builds on existing models, allowing for multiple
partnerships, including those overlapping in time, to examine sexual partnerships, with the …

PEDIATRIC ANNALs 3410| ocroBER 2oos ized world (Figure 1, see page 796)."* Pregnancy
rates in the US have declined markedly since the mid 1950s, except for a short-term trend …

This study's intent is to provide quality research that improves upon and adds to the growing
body of research on gay fathers and their children. The research to date has shown that gay …