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Dyadic alcohol use and relationship quality as predictors of condom non-use among adolescent females

Author James Dennis Fortenberry Author Donald P. Orr Author Gregory D. Zimet Author Stacey E. Woodrome

Abstract

Abstract We examined alcohol use concordance (respondent and partner alcohol use) and relationship quality as predictors of condom non-use among adolescent women. Both variables were significant independent predictors of condom non-use. These results suggest that both the individual’s and her partner’s behaviors should be taken into consideration in research and clinical practice.

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adolescent adolescent behavior condom use interpersonal relations alcohol drinking dyadic alcohol use relationship quality sexual health risky sexual behavior partner influence safe sex practices substance use reproductive health intimate relationships sti prevention youth risk behavior public health sexual decision-making health psychology behavioral health condoms
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Volume 38
Issue 3
Pages 305–306
DOI 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2005.03.018
ISSN 1879-1972
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