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  • Title: Help teens stay safe: identify barriers to prevent pregnancy, STD infection.
    Journal: Contracept Technol Update; 1998 Jun; 19(6):69-71. PubMed ID: 12293615.
    Abstract:
    A recent sample survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and YM Magazine of 650 people aged 13-18 years found that by the time teens have sex for the first time, many are poorly prepared. 58% of those who are sexually experienced report not using contraception every time they have sex, and more than 33% have never spoken with a sex partner about preventing pregnancy or disease. About 20% of those who did discuss contraception or STDs did so only after having sex. While teens know generally about contraception and preventing pregnancy and STDs, they do not have enough detailed information about the various method options, how to use them, where to get them, and STD-related symptoms. Teen patients need to be assured that their information will remain confidential. Indeed, confidentiality can play a key role in encouraging teens to seek pregnancy prevention services and methods, as well as STD diagnosis and treatment, especially with regard to HIV testing. A randomized controlled trial of teens in 3 California public high schools found that when teens are assured of physician confidentiality, they are more willing to disclose sensitive information on sexuality and other issues, and to return for future health care. Finally, teens and young adults are least likely to have health insurance, even though providing such protection would offer cost savings in both public and private sectors.
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