TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Dating violence and the sexual health of black adolescent females
JO  - Pediatrics
A1  - Davies, S. L.
A1  - Harrington, K.
A1  - McCree, D. H.
A1  - DiClemente, Ralph J.
A1  - Wingood, G. M.
SP  - E72
EP  - E72
VL  - 107
IS  - 5
N2  - OBJECTIVE: This study examines the association between having a history of dating violence and the sexual health of adolescent females. METHODS: Black adolescent females (n = 522) completed a survey that assessed dating violence, defined as ever having a physically abusive boyfriend, and an interview that assessed sexual behaviors. RESULTS: Dating violence was reported by 18.4% of adolescents (n = 96). Adolescents with a history of dating violence were, in the past 6 months, 2.8 times more likely to have a sexually transmitted disease, 2.8 times more likely to have nonmonogamous male partners, and half as likely to use condoms consistently. Furthermore, adolescents with a history of dating violence were significantly more likely to fear the perceived consequences of negotiating condom use (odds ratio [OR] = 2.8); fear talking with their partner about pregnancy prevention (OR = 2.6); have a higher perceived risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease (OR = 2.1); perceive less control over their sexuality (OR = 2.4); have peer norms nonsupportive of using condoms (OR = 3.1); and have norms nonsupportive of having a healthy relationship (OR = 2.1). CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents who have experienced dating violence are more likely to exhibit a spectrum of unhealthy sexual behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, and norms.
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SN  - 0031-4005
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -