The Validity of Self-Reported Condom Use Among Adolescents

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Authors

Marcia L. Shew · University of Minnesota

Gary Remafedi · University of Minnesota

Linda H. Bearinger · Minneapolis Public Schools

Patricia Faulkner · University of Minnesota

Barbara A. Taylor · FACE Foundation

Sandra Potthoff · University of Minnesota

Michael D. Resnick ·

Abstract

In this group of adolescents, self-report of condom use with the last two partners was associated with the absence of an acute STD. This finding suggests that self-reported condom use is a valid indicator of risk for STDs, with implication for those working with adolescents clinically and in research contexts.

Topics & Keywords

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Reproductive tract infections research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Volume 24, Issue 9, pp. 503-510

DOI: 10.1097/00007435-199710000-00002

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