June 2009. Volume 5. Number 2

Factors influencing condom use in male adolescents

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Manlove J, Ikramullah E, Terry-Humen E. Condom use and consistency among male adolescents in the United States. J Adolesc Health. 2008;43:325-33
Reviewers: Esparza Olcina MJ1, García Vera C2.
1Centro de Salud Barcelona. Móstoles. Madrid. España.
2CS Sagasta-Ruiseñores. Zaragoza. España.
Correspondence: María Jesús Esparza Olcina. Email: mjesparza8@gmail.com
Reception date: 17/04/2009
Acceptance date: 05/05/2009
Publication date: 01/06/2009

Abstract

Authors´ conclusions: educational programmes addressing the attitudes of male adolescents on condom use, as well as providing help in dealing and according condom use with sexual partners, may help to diminish sexual transmitted infections and undesired pregnancies in adolescents.

Reviewers´ commentary: due to methodological problems, it is difficult to draw conclusions with validity in other populations; nevertheless the study reveals important social factors (age, occasional or steady sexual relationship, age of sexual partner, having received or not sexual education...) that can condition condom use among adolescents.

How to cite this article

Esparza Olcina MJ, García Vera C. Factores que influyen en la utilización de preservativos en los varones adolescentes. Evid Pediatr. 2009;5:41.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Manlove J, Ikramullah E, Terry-Humen E. Condom use and consistency among male adolescents in the United States. J Adolesc Health. 2008;43:325-33
Reviewers: Esparza Olcina MJ1, García Vera C2.
1Centro de Salud Barcelona. Móstoles. Madrid. España.
2CS Sagasta-Ruiseñores. Zaragoza. España.
Correspondence: María Jesús Esparza Olcina. Email: mjesparza8@gmail.com
Reception date: 17/04/2009
Acceptance date: 05/05/2009
Publication date: 01/06/2009

How to cite this article

Esparza Olcina MJ, García Vera C. Factores que influyen en la utilización de preservativos en los varones adolescentes. Evid Pediatr. 2009;5:41.

References

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