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Infidelity, Trust, And Condom Use Among Latino Youth In Dating Relationships, S. S. Brady, Jeanne M. Tschann, J. M. Ellen, Elena Flores
Infidelity, Trust, And Condom Use Among Latino Youth In Dating Relationships, S. S. Brady, Jeanne M. Tschann, J. M. Ellen, Elena Flores
School of Education Faculty Research
Background: Latino youth in the United States are at greater risk for contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in comparison with non-Hispanic white youth.
Methods: Sexually active heterosexual Latino youth aged 16 to 22 years (N = 647) were recruited for interviews through a large health maintenance organization or community clinics.
Results: Adjusting for gender, age, ethnic heritage, and recruitment method, woman’s consistent use of hormonal contraceptives, ambivalence about avoiding pregnancy, longer length of sexual relationship, and greater overall trust in main partner were independently associated with inconsistent condom use and engagement in a greater number of sexual intercourse acts that …