Risk Factors, Parental Communication, Self and Peers’ Beliefs as Predictors of Condom Use Among Female Adolescents Attending Family Planning Clinics

Citation

Weinman, Maxine L.; Small, Eusebius; Buzi, Ruth S.; & Smith, Peggy B. (2008). Risk Factors, Parental Communication, Self and Peers’ Beliefs as Predictors of Condom Use Among Female Adolescents Attending Family Planning Clinics. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal. vol. 25 (3) pp. 157-170

Abstract

This study examined the impact of risk factors, self and peers’ beliefs, and parental communication on condom use among 290 female adolescents who attended family planning clinics. The major findings showed that in addition to risk factors, self and peer beliefs about condom use and parental communication about birth control predicted actual condom use. Implications for social workers about the importance of encouraging communication between adolescents and their parents are discussed.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1007%2Fs10560-008-0118-0

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal

Author(s)

Weinman, Maxine L.
Small, Eusebius
Buzi, Ruth S.
Smith, Peggy B.

Year Published

2008

Volume Number

25

Issue Number

3

Pages

157-170

DOI

10.1007/s10560-008-0118-0

Reference ID

843