Reproductive Health Characteristics of Marijuana And Cocaine Users: Results from the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth
| Autor: | Jennita Reefhuis, Nel Roeleveld, Anne M. Herron, Marleen M.H.J. van Gelder, Mark L. Williams |
|---|---|
| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
| Předmět: |
Adult
Male Gerontology Marijuana Abuse Adolescent Sociology and Political Science Sexual Behavior Sexually Transmitted Diseases Context (language use) Logistic regression Cocaine-Related Disorders Young Adult Age Distribution Pregnancy Humans Medicine Young adult Contraception Behavior Reproductive health Chi-Square Distribution Unsafe Sex business.industry Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Odds ratio Human Reproducion Genomic disorders and inherited multi-system disorders [NCEBP 12] medicine.disease Health Surveys Pregnancy Unwanted Sex Work United States Parity Human Reproduction [NCEBP 12] Logistic Models Socioeconomic Factors National Survey of Family Growth Female business Chi-squared distribution Demography |
| Zdroj: | Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 43, 3, pp. 164-72 Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 43, 164-72 |
| ISSN: | 1538-6341 |
| DOI: | 10.1363/4316411 |
| Popis: | Item does not contain fulltext CONTEXT: Illicit drug use is associated with risky sexual behaviors in adolescents and young adults. However, few studies have examined these associations among drug users of all reproductive ages, using a control group of nonusers. METHODS: Associations between marijuana and cocaine use, and outcomes related to sexual behaviors and reproductive health, were assessed using data from the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth. Overall, 4,928 men and 7,643 women aged 15-44 were interviewed. Chi-square tests, t tests and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used; in supplementary analyses, men and women were stratified by age-group (25 or younger, and older than 25), to capture the understudied older adults who use drugs. RESULTS: Twenty-seven percent of men and 16% of women reported use of marijuana or cocaine in the last year. Drug users were younger than nonusers at first vaginal sex (mean, 15.2-16.1 vs. 17.3-17.5 years) and were more likely to have engaged in risky sexual behaviors in the last year, including having had sex with a nonmonogamous partner (odds ratios, 3.3-5.2 for men and 2.9-6.5 for women), while high on alcohol or drugs (10.1-18.0 and 8.1-24.2), or in exchange for money or drugs (2.7-2.8 and 2.3-9.2). They also were more likely to have undergone STD testing or treatment. Drug use was associated with risky sexual behaviors in both age-groups. CONCLUSION: Programs aimed at reducing sexual risks among drug users should address the behaviors of men and women of all reproductive ages. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
| Externí odkaz: |
|