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| Programs with Mixed Reviews for Encouraging Use of Contraception: Clinic-Based Programs |
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An experimental program introduced in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA focused on contraceptive use, sexual health risks, and reproductive goals among 15-18 year old males (Danielson, Marcy, Plunkett, Wiest, & Greenlick, 1990). The experimental treatment consisted of two segments. First, youth watched a slide program that discussed STDs, contraception, the importance of communication with sexual partners, and the availability of health services. Next, each participant met with a health care worker who talked with him about topics such as contraceptive use, abstinence, and sexual health risks. Statistical analyses revealed an increase in contraceptive use among those in the intervention group. This impact was greater for those who initiated sex after entry into the program. The program had no impact on frequency of sexual activity. |
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