We examined whether hormonal contraception (HC) use predicts sexual frequency
throughout and across young women's intimate relationships. From 2008–2012, the …

We investigate the immediate social context of contraceptive behaviors: specifically, the
intimate relationship. We use the Relationship Dynamics and Social Life (RDSL) study …

Objective To evaluate the actual perceptions about combined hormonal contraceptives
(CHCs) use in BRCA mutation carriers in comparison to women from the general population …

Background People living with the human immune deficiency virus (PLHIV) are an important
group to address HIV prevention. Mostly, 90% of the HIV cases in children are usually …

The majority of emerging adults in the United States spend time in cohabiting unions. Prior
research has suggested that higher levels of sexual non-exclusivity may exist among those …

We merge information on the date and location of homicides in Flint, Michigan, with
georeferenced weekly panel data from the Relationship Dynamics and Social Life study to …

Historically, sexually concurrent relationships have been associated with increased risk for
sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. Due to socio-structural factors, African …

Objective We examined whether women's experiences across and within their intimate
relationships affect their expected level of control over sex and contraceptive use. Study …

CONTEXT Sexual concurrency among women is associated with increased risks of STD
transmission, unintended pregnancy and sexual health disparities. Understanding the …

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) affects the public as a hidden epidemic of contagious
disease with significant economic and health impacts. There are 110 million living with STI …