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Contraception among young women attending high school in rural Nova Scotia.

OBJECTIVE: To examine contraceptive methods used by rural adolescent women and socio-demographic factors associated with not using effective contraception. METHODS: Students in three Nova Scotia high schools participated in a survey concerning sexual activity, behaviours, and contraception used at last intercourse. Proportions using no effective contraception were examined with respect to socio-demographic variables. RESULTS: The overall response rate was 80%; 46% of 922 young women aged 15-19 had had intercourse in the previous year. Of these, 87% used effective contraception at last intercourse. Average school mark < 80%, and having a father with less than high school education were associated with not using effective contraception. Mother's education and employment, family structure, age of first intercourse and importance of religion were not associated with lack of contraception. INTERPRETATION: Using no, or ineffective, contraception at last intercourse was seen in fewer young women than has been seen in other Canadian studies. In addition to examining use of contraception in rural Canadian adolescents, the study provides evidence concerning factors for consideration in targeted interventions.[1]

References

  1. Contraception among young women attending high school in rural Nova Scotia. Langille, D.B., Hughes, J., Murphy, G.T., Rigby, J.A. Canadian journal of public health. Revue canadienne de santé publique. (2002) [Pubmed]
 
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